Kristin Freeman
Toms River,NJ
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN
Sunrise Detox Center
12.2023 - Current
- Conducted thorough assessments, medical histories, and substance use patterns
- Monitored vital signs and withdrawal symptoms
- Administered and evaluated effectiveness of meds given for treatment of withdrawal symptoms and seizure prevention
- Provide emotional and psychological support to patient and families throughout detox process
- Educate patients on medications given and any health sequelae from their substance abuse
- Perform venipuncture, provide wound care, and diabetic POC testing and insulin administration
- Collaborate with counselors and NP to ensure comprehensive patiemt care
Correctional Nurse
Monmouth County Correctional Institute
06.2021 - 07.2023
- Provided emergency care to inmates by responding promptly to medical emergencies within the facility.
- Educated inmates about their health conditions and self-care routines for better disease management.
- Promoted a safe environment for both staff and inmates by adhering to institutional policies regarding contraband control, safety measures, and crisis intervention techniques.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized care plans for each inmate.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Created and implemented care plans for prisoners suffering from chronic conditions. Reviewedviewed and signed off on all documentation done by limited license personnel Respondedponded to and ran all codes called ranging from overdoses to suicide by hanging to cardiac arrest Oversawversaw all diabetic care
RN, Emergency Department
Raritan Bay Medical Center
12.2006 - 04.2021
- Executed rapid patient triage and assessments of newborn to geriatric
- Monitored and cared for patients on ventilators and pressors
- Initiated and maintained titratable IV drips
- Performed medical procedures such as insertion and maintenance of Foley catheters and NG tubes, obtaining FHT's, ECG's
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary treatment teams to provide most effective care for patient
- Prepared patients for OR/diagnostic testing
- Educated and provided emotional support to families and patients
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
UMDNJ/MCC Joint Nursing Program
Newark,NJSkills
- Basic life support
- Clinical judgment
- Pediatric advanced life support
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Medication and IV administration
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient monitoring
- Precepting
- Staff supervision
- High level of autonomy
- Cardiac care
- Acute care expertise
- Telemetry monitoring
- Emergency care
- Emergency procedures
Certification
BCEN
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
RN
Sunrise Detox Center
12.2023 - Current
Correctional Nurse
Monmouth County Correctional Institute
06.2021 - 07.2023
RN, Emergency Department
Raritan Bay Medical Center
12.2006 - 04.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
UMDNJ/MCC Joint Nursing Program
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