Kristin Holsman
Warrenville,IL
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 2.5 years of diverse nursing experience in direct patient care. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with orthopedic and medical-surgical specialties. Works well with diverse patient populations and efficiently coordinates with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical/Orthopedic Unit
Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital
2022.03 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions for 4-6 patients based on acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Educate patients and families on post-operative care for multiple orthopedic surgeries.
Patient Care Technician
Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital
2020.05 - 2022.02
- Performed clinical and patient care procedures for 10+ patients including monitoring vital signs, 12-Lead ECG’s, skin breakdown prevention strategies, and blood glucose monitoring
- Collaborate with RN’s to perform hourly rounding and respond to patient call lights in a timely manner.
Patient Care Assistant
Trinity Health St. Mary’s Hospital
2018.09 - 2020.01
- Responsible for providing exceptional care for 8-15 patients under the supervision of a RN while floating to various units
- Duties include activities of daily living, vital signs, intake and output, blood glucose monitoring, documentation of care provided, and other delegated duties
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Grand Valley State, Kirkhof College of Nursing
Allendale, MI12.2021
Skills
- Medication administration and pain management
- Dressing changes and wound care
- Critical thinking and prioritization
- Patient advocacy and education
- Communication and teamwork with other healthcare professionals
Certification
BLS for Healthcare Providers and First Aid Training | American Heart Association
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical/Orthopedic Unit
Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital
2022.03 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital
2020.05 - 2022.02
Patient Care Assistant
Trinity Health St. Mary’s Hospital
2018.09 - 2020.01
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Grand Valley State, Kirkhof College of Nursing
BLS for Healthcare Providers and First Aid Training | American Heart Association
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