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Kristin Gillum

West Memphis,AR

Summary

Passionate Healthcare Professional eager to build long term, strategic relationships with all that I encounter. As a Registered Nurse, I am committed to being energetic, motivated and innovative, striving to excel above the established standard. I am an empathetic, multitasking nurse that focuses on attention to detail while demonstrating flexibility in my assigned tasks and duties and fostering above average interpersonal skills to aid in effective communication and problem solving. I am dedicated to creating an emotionally stable environment for patients, families, and fellow nurses who share my same vision in the healthcare field. I possess over 10 years of medical experience with specialties in home healthcare, long term care, acute care and patient assessments. I am looking to expand my knowledge and experience in the Healthcare Field.

Experienced with patient care, including administering medications and monitoring vital signs. Utilizes strong communication and interpersonal skills to foster positive patient relationships and efficient team collaboration. Track record of providing compassionate and attentive care, ensuring patient comfort and safety.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse/Registered Nurse

Regional One Health
Memphis, Tennessee
02.2023 - Current
  • Collaborative care with interdisciplinary teams by reporting pertinent patient information and ensuring patient safety.
  • Assisting in invasive and non-invasive procedures
  • Utilizing critical thinking for ventilator and complicated wound care patients on a long term acute care unit.
  • Thorough patient assessment and detailed documentation for patient on medical surgical observation
  • Providing secondary patient teaching and discharge instructions
  • Appropriate delegation to ancillary staff
  • Effective Time Management
  • Flexibility in Unpredictable Medical Unit
  • Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure effective treatment outcomes.
  • Assisted in developing care plans tailored to individual patient needs and conditions.
  • Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment protocols.
  • Conducted routine assessments and documented findings in electronic health records for accurate tracking.
  • Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.

Infection Preventionist, LPN

Allenbrooke Nursing and Rehab Center
Memphis, TN
08.2024 - 08.2025
  • Developed and implemented infection prevention protocols to enhance patient safety and care quality.
  • Conducted regular audits of infection control practices, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to educate staff on best practices in infection prevention.
  • Analyzed infection data trends to identify areas for improvement and drive strategic initiatives.
  • Streamlined reporting processes for infection incidents, improving response times and documentation accuracy.
  • Provided comprehensive training for staff on proper hand hygiene, personal protective equipment usage, and other infection control practices to minimize risks.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for effective infection prevention strategies and policy development.
  • Conducted thorough investigations into reported outbreaks, identifying sources, and recommending corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
  • Educated healthcare workers, patients and public about infectious and communicable disease transmission and prevention.

Licensed Practical Nurse-MDS Director

Majestic Gardens at Memphis Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center
Memphis, Tennessee
02.2019 - 09.2024
  • Perform the initial interview and assess new residents
  • Quarterly assessments on residents
  • Assess and evaluate the quality of emotional, mental, and physical care being given to long-term care residents
  • Make recommendations
  • Develop care plans
  • Coordinate medicare and medicaid
  • Administer patient assessments

Licensed Practical Nurse

Elite Home Health
West Memphis, AR
07.2016 - 03.2019
  • Taking vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature and weight
  • Taking medical history
  • Giving injections and medication
  • Conference with patient’s MD about medications and care
  • Wound vac care, IV changes, Picc Line dressing changes

Licensed Practical Nurse-MDS Coordinator

The Highlands of Memphis
Memphis, Tennessee
05.2017 - 09.2018
  • Perform the initial interview and assess new residents
  • Quarterly assessments on residents
  • Assess and evaluate the quality of emotional, mental, and physical care being given to long-term care residents
  • Make recommendations
  • Develop care plans
  • Coordinate medicare and medicaid
  • Administer patient assessments

Licensed Practical Nurse

Memphis Jewish Home and Rehab
Memphis, Tennessee
07.2014 - 06.2016
  • Giving out medication as prescribed by a physician.
  • Taking vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature and weight.
  • Giving injections and medication.
  • Taking medical history.
  • Entering information into the computer system.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Fresenius Medical Care
Memphis, Tennessee
08.2014 - 03.2015
  • Prepared and gave medication in the prescribed dosage, route and frequency.
  • Observed, recorded and reported desired effects, and side effects of drug therapy.
  • Intervened when emergency care is required as a result of drug therapy.
  • Recorded patient information into the computer.
  • Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
  • Assisted in wound care, including dressing changes and infection prevention protocols.
  • Educated patients and families on health management and medication adherence strategies.

Education

Associate of Science -

Concorde Career College
Memphis, TN
09.2024

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Administrator In Training Course-Arkansas Health Care Association
Little Rock, AR
09.2019

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Tennessee College of Applied Technology
Memphis, TN
12.2013

Skills

  • Direct patient care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Wound care
  • Clinical documentation
  • Inpatient care (Acute Care and Geriatric Care)
  • Documentation accuracy
  • Medication dispensing
  • Infection control
  • Patient education
  • Pain management
  • Intravenous medications

Accomplishments

  • Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
  • Vitals Testing - Measured an average of 30 patients' weight, height, body temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure daily.
  • Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.

Certification

  • The Resident Assessment Coordinator-Certified (RAC-CT) - September 2017 Memphis, TN
  • Arkansas NHA AIT Program-September 2019 Little Rock, AR
  • Assisted Living and Resident Care Administrator Little Rock, AR

Timeline

Infection Preventionist, LPN

Allenbrooke Nursing and Rehab Center
08.2024 - 08.2025

Licensed Practical Nurse/Registered Nurse

Regional One Health
02.2023 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse-MDS Director

Majestic Gardens at Memphis Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center
02.2019 - 09.2024

Licensed Practical Nurse-MDS Coordinator

The Highlands of Memphis
05.2017 - 09.2018

Licensed Practical Nurse

Elite Home Health
07.2016 - 03.2019

Licensed Practical Nurse

Fresenius Medical Care
08.2014 - 03.2015

Licensed Practical Nurse

Memphis Jewish Home and Rehab
07.2014 - 06.2016

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Administrator In Training Course-Arkansas Health Care Association

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Tennessee College of Applied Technology

Associate of Science -

Concorde Career College
Kristin Gillum