Kristin Gibson

• Assessed and monitored critically ill patients' conditions to identify changes in health status.
• Provided direct patient care, including administering medications, wound care, and performing basic laboratory tests.
• Initiated, monitored and adjusted intravenous therapy according to physician orders.
• Performed necessary treatments and interventions as prescribed by medical staff.
• Actively participated in unit meetings and professional organizations related to ICU nursing practice.
• Ensured that all clinical activities were performed in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.
• Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
• Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices.
• Evaluated patient vital signs and laboratory data to assess needs and provide emergency interventions.

• Observed nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
• Delivered optimum treatments to critical-care patients following prescribed rules, policies, protocol and procedures.
• Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
• Established and implemented nursing care plans for each patient using protocols of assessment, development, activation and evaluation.
• Completed patient assessments, triaged and recorded patient histories, symptoms and observations.
• Helped monitor, maintain and improve nursing-sensitive indicators, core measures and other identified outcome metrics.

• Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.
• Titrate IV medications at the ICU level per guidelines.
• Assess critical care patients.
• 2:1 nursing ratio.
• Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.
• Critical care vital sign monitoring per guidelines.
• Part of the rapid response team responsible for reporting to codes and calls for critical care nursing assessment.
• Maintain ACLS and all critical care credentials necessary.
• Continuing education and growth on the professional level.
• Very strict, instructive and record the values accurately in medical treatmentExcellent communicational and interpersonal skills.
• Strong ability to deal with the patient's queries and problems.
• Very accurate reporting and medical treatment procedures.
• Achieved best possible outcomes for nursing sensitive indicators, core measures, HCAPS, patient satisfaction and associate satisfaction.
• Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
• Developed and maintained professional relationship with members of health care team, patient and patient's family.

• Float between local hospitals as supplemental staff to ensure patient safety and high quality nursing care.
• Ventilator management, sedation, paralytics administration and titration per protocol.
• ICP monitoring, ventriculostomy monitoring, and management.
• 2:1 patient ratio.
• Time management and building rapport with patients and families.
• ICU/Critical Care Registered Nurse: Extensive ACLS, EKG, and hands on critical care classes for the job completed.
• IV drug therapy, critical care pressors to titrate for optimal patient safety and health.
• Care 4 computer based charting system.
• Patient safety and best practice outcome focused as a bedside nurse.
• Observe patients to determine signs of discomfort or changes in conditions and ensure that any significant observations are communicated to the nurse manager or doctor.
• Evaluate patients to find out which diagnostic tests are required to determine disease or extent of injury and order and follow up on them in a proactive manner.
• Respond to life-saving situations by performing first aid and CPR, in accordance to standard nursing protocols for treatment.
• Set up, regulate and maintain life-saving or life-maintenance equipment such as ventilators, and record patients' responses in an accurate manner.
• Consult and coordinate with healthcare teams to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care plans for patients in critical conditions.
• Arrange for administration of complete bedside care such as support with urination and stool and ensure patient wellbeing consistently.
• Initiate patient education plans to teach both patients and their families how to manage their illnesses and injuries.
• Monitor catheters, leads and tubing to ensure proper placement and functioning
• Agency ICU

• Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
• Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
• Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
• Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
• Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
• Confirmed patient demographics, collected copays and verified insurance.
• Improved patient outcomes and quality of care by determining and suggesting changes to processes.

• Maintain patient safety and integrity while assessing, collaborating with other departments and providing education to patients as well as their families.
• Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.
• Titrate medications to control blood pressure, maintain electronic medical records, and evaluate patients to provide optimal health.
• Assist ancillary staff to care for my patients in the best manor I can.
• Float to all critical care ICU units as needed (NNCU, SICU, MICU and Burns ICU.
• CRRT and ECMO
• Arterial line, VP shunt, ventilator management, rapid response team member, chest tube management, burns dressings
• Agency ICU

• Assessed patients for delirium risk factors, managing pain, sedation and agitation.
• Monitored critical patient safety utilizing validated assessment tools such as continuous infusions, patency of intravenous lines and [Type].
• Performed therapeutic nursing care interventions for patients with neurosurgical and neurological injuries, including stroke, brain hemorrhage, trauma and tumors.
• Measured cerebrospinal fluid pressure to help treat hydrocephalus.
• Resuscitated and stabilized patients with complex cerebral injuries and disorders.
• Monitored abnormal electrical activity in patients' brains to track symptoms and treatment progress.
• Evaluated and adjusted life support equipment, tubing and peripheral devices providing critical assistance to fragile patients.
• Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
• Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
• Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
• Maintained infection control logs, streamlined charting process, and improved patient outcomes through training and leadership.
• Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.

Cared for patients aged 0-17. Epic computer charting experience. 2:1 nursing ratio. Strong bedside nursing and PICU experience. Ability to assess, plan and evaluate nursing process. Excellent computer, motivational and typing skills. Experience in counseling and educating parents on Childrens health. Compassionate and high focus on customer service.