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Kristin Haviland

Navarre,Florida

Summary

Dedicated Critical Care Nurse with a proven track record of providing exemplary patient care in high-stress environments. My background demonstrates excellent time management abilities, enabling me to prioritize tasks effectively to meet patient service standards and deadlines. I thrive in fast-paced environments, maintaining professionalism and calmness while delivering exceptional customer service, particularly in stressful situations. My strong patient service skills, coupled with information-seeking and probing abilities, ensure accurate knowledge transfer and optimal patient care. I posses strong interpersonal skills, facilitating effective communication and reassurance for callers and patients alike. Collaborative by nature, I excel in team environments and am able to exhibit a sense of urgency in daily work activities. Proficient in computer operations and MS Office software applications, and strong data entry and navigation skills essential for remote triage duties. I'm poised to leverage my extensive clinical experience, exemplary patient care skills, and passion for delivering compassionate assistance to excel in the role of a Remote Triage Nurse and Care Advisor.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

PACU Registered Nurse

Medical Center Clinic & Ambulatory Surgery Center
04.2023 - Current
  • Preformed specialized care to patients recovering from anesthesia following surgical procedures.
  • With focus on patient safety and comfort, performing critical roles in monitoring vital signs, managing pain, and assessing post-operative complications.
  • Through my clinical expertise and dedication to delivering exceptional patient care, I ensure smooth transition from operating room to recovery phase.
  • Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure effective communication and continuity of care.
  • Kept meticulous charting notes regarding patient assessments and medications, later transferring information into records management system
  • Supported healthy working environment, adhering to patient safety protocol, complying with hospital policies and maintaining situational awareness

Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular ICU

Baptist Hospital
04.2022 - 03.2023
  • Assessment implementation and coordination of complex care and interventions;
  • Identify sudden or subtle changes in patient medical condition;
  • Possess excellent teamwork, multi-tasking and ability to rise to challenges and stay calm under pressure;
  • Manage medication doses, anesthesia and ventilatory support;
  • Act as patient advocate and evaluate and monitor patient progress
  • Assisted ECMO/Perfusion Specialist in caring for ECMO patients.
  • Managed care of open heart patients.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care
  • Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education

Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular Surgery PCU

Ascension Sacred Heart
07.2020 - 03.2022
  • Provide nursing care to post-surgical cardiothoracic, vascular, and renal transplant patients as well as covid positive patients.
  • Participated in clinical decision making, administered, monitored and documented therapeutic interventions.
  • Experienced in use and management of BiPAP and HiFlow
  • Provided assessment and interventions in emergent situations including cardiac and respiratory arrest following ACLS protocols
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans

Nurse Intern

Ascension Sacred Heart
06.2019 - 07.2020
  • Completes assigned nursing orders as directed by preceptor, including assisting patient with activities of daily living and taking vital signs.
  • Assists preceptor with development of care plan by reporting test results and patient observations.
  • Performed other tasks as assigned, including environmental services and preparing/transporting patients for diagnostic services.
  • Assisted in the care of 25 patients.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Science

The University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL
05.2025

Associate of Science - Nursing

Fortis Institute
Pensacola, FL
06.2020

Skills

  • Advanced knowledge of medical terminology
  • BLS & ACLS Certified
  • Proficient at identifying, evaluating, interpreting and organizing patient data
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Organization and Time management
  • Experience with multiple EHR systems (Epic, Cerner, Meditech, Allscripts)
  • Ability to work independently and with others to coordinate workflow
  • Communicate and collaborate effectively with staff, physicians, and nurses

Timeline

PACU Registered Nurse

Medical Center Clinic & Ambulatory Surgery Center
04.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular ICU

Baptist Hospital
04.2022 - 03.2023

Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular Surgery PCU

Ascension Sacred Heart
07.2020 - 03.2022

Nurse Intern

Ascension Sacred Heart
06.2019 - 07.2020

Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Science

The University of West Florida

Associate of Science - Nursing

Fortis Institute
Kristin Haviland