Kristin Horton
Dublin,GA
Summary
Family-certified Nurse Practitioner with expertise in Emergency and Urgent Care medicine. Proficient in patient and family education regarding the management of acute and chronic health conditions. Self-directed professional with superior problem-solving, communication and management skills. Successful in prioritizing tasks and organizing projects to improve the quality of patient care. Strong clinic and administrative skills that guide patient care at the bedside and in a leadership role to teach and train other nurse practitioners.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner Residency Program Director
Carl Vinson VA Medical Center
Dublin, GA
01.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to coordinate optimal patient care outcomes.
- Evaluated research data related to new developments in healthcare delivery models.
- Participated in hospital committees focused on quality improvement initiatives or policy development.
- Built trust and rapport with patients by listening to concerns, advocating for wellness and educating on acute and chronic health issues.
- Managed patients with acute and chronic conditions.
- Reviewed lab test results.
- Provided training and supervision to Nurse Practitioner Residents throughout their one-year residency rotation
- Designed rotation calendars/schedules for residents.
- Actively participated in quality improvement projects.
- Met with VA leadership and stakeholders to address disparities in order to promote QIP and veteran-centric care.
Emergency Nurse Practitioner
Fairview Park Hospital
Dublin, GA
09.2017 - Current
- Developed treatment plans for patients with a variety of acute medical and traumatic conditions.
- Assessed and managed critically ill patients in the emergency department.
- Performed rapid assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of emergent conditions including resuscitation and stabilization.
- Ordered laboratory tests, imaging studies, medications, and other treatments as necessary.
- Prescribed medications as permitted by state regulations.
- Communicated with physicians regarding patient status and changes in condition.
- Coordinated transfers from the Emergency Department to other departments or outside facilities when needed.
- Managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of various disorders and diseases.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Carl Vinson VA Medical Center
Dublin, GA
02.2017 - Current
- Assessed and diagnosed acute illnesses and injuries, such as sore throats, ear infections, colds, flu-like symptoms, lacerations, sprains, fractures and other medical conditions.
- Performed physical examinations and interpreted laboratory results to diagnose the patient's condition.
- Collaborated with physicians in providing a comprehensive treatment plan for each patient.
- Ordered diagnostic tests including X-rays and lab work when needed to aid in diagnosis of illness or injury.
- Performed minor surgical procedures such as suturing wounds or draining abscesses.
- Built trust and rapport with patients by listening to concerns, advocating for wellness and educating on acute and chronic health issues.
- Operated in dual capacity, serving as clinician and manager of medical services.
Registered Nurse Educator
Middle Georgia State College
Dublin, GA
08.2017 - 04.2018
- Provided individualized patient education and counseling to ensure understanding of health care issues.
- Facilitated educational programs for nursing staff on a variety of topics, including infection control, safety protocols, and clinical best practices.
- Conducted in-service training sessions to update nurses on new developments in the field of nursing.
- Coordinated clinical placements for students enrolled in nursing courses at local colleges and universities.
- Monitored student performance during practicum experiences to ensure compliance with professional standards.
Emergency Nurse Practitioner
Navicent Health Baldwin
Milledgeville, GA
01.2016 - 05.2017
- Assessed and managed critically ill patients in the emergency department.
- Developed treatment plans for patients with a variety of acute medical and traumatic conditions.
- Performed rapid assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of emergent conditions including resuscitation and stabilization.
- Ordered laboratory tests, imaging studies, medications, and other treatments as necessary.
- Communicated with physicians regarding patient status and changes in condition.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, oxygen saturation levels, cardiac rhythm analysis.
- Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team of professionals to develop individualized patient care plans that meet all medical needs.
Registered Professional Nurse
Fairview Park Hospital
Dublin, GA
06.2011 - 12.2015
- Assessed patient health problems and needs, developed and implemented nursing care plans and maintained medical records.
- Provided direct patient care, including administering medications, wound care, intravenous therapy and other treatments in accordance with physicians' orders.
- Monitored vital signs, assessed patient condition and updated records to reflect changes in patients' conditions.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention and use of prescribed medications or treatments.
- Communicated effectively with all members of the healthcare team to ensure quality patient care.
- Promoted good customer service skills when interacting with patients and their families during difficult times.
- Worked as a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department of a 21-bed ER, situated in a rural location.
- Worked as an RN in a rural accredited PCI center, specializing in the Cardiac Cath Lab
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Doctor of Nursing Practice
Frontier Nursing University
Hyden, KY09-2020
Master of Science - MSN, Family Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN11-2015
Associate of Science - ASN, RN
Middle Georgia State University
Macon, GA05-2011
Skills
- Preventive Care
- Laceration Repair
- Patient-centered care
- Health and wellness expert
- Patient Examination
- Medication Administration
- Geriatric Care
- Patient Referrals
- Report Preparation
- Healthcare management
- Emergency Care
- Prescribing medications
- Experienced preceptor
- Direct Patient Care
- Nasogastric tube insertion
- Lab result evaluation
- Diagnosis and treatment
- HIPAA Guidelines
- American Academy of Nurse Practitioners member
- Quality Improvement
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Moderate Sedation
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner Residency Program Director
Carl Vinson VA Medical Center
01.2021 - Current
Emergency Nurse Practitioner
Fairview Park Hospital
09.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse Educator
Middle Georgia State College
08.2017 - 04.2018
Family Nurse Practitioner
Carl Vinson VA Medical Center
02.2017 - Current
Emergency Nurse Practitioner
Navicent Health Baldwin
01.2016 - 05.2017
Registered Professional Nurse
Fairview Park Hospital
06.2011 - 12.2015
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Doctor of Nursing Practice
Frontier Nursing University
Master of Science - MSN, Family Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
Associate of Science - ASN, RN
Middle Georgia State University
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