Kristin J Singleton
Winter Haven,FL
Summary
Adept at patient advocacy and surgical procedures, my tenure at Winter Haven Hospital honed my critical thinking and team collaboration skills. Excelling in high-stakes environments, I ensured seamless care coordination and provided emotional support, significantly enhancing patient and team outcomes. My leadership in mentoring staff underscores my commitment to healthcare excellence.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Winter Haven Hospital
Winter Haven, Fl
07.2022 - Current
- Skilled circulating nurse working in a fast-paced operating room setting.
- Adept at maintaining patient safety throughout the surgical process by coordinating with the surgical team to ensure all safety guidelines, procedures, and policies are being followed.
- Advocates for patients while they are under general anesthesia by following strict sterile processes and ensuring that all surgical team members are following sterile asepsis.
- Promotes a positive work environment through teamwork and open communication with colleagues.
- Provided emotional support for patients going through surgery, while addressing their concerns about the procedure.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams during complex surgeries to provide seamless coordination of tasks among healthcare professionals.
- Provided assistance with transfer and positioning of patients onto OR table safely.
- Acted as a liaison between the surgical team and the patient's family, providing updates and support during procedures.
- Ensured proper functioning of all medical equipment used in the OR.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Registered Nurse
Winter Haven Hospital
Winter Haven, Fl
02.2018 - 07.2022
- Critical care nurse working in a medical-surgical intensive care unit.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning, collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care.
- Treated patients with broad range of acute, life-threatening diagnoses.
- Assisted in the orientation and mentoring of new nursing staff, enhancing team capabilities.
- Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices.
- Developed individualized plans of care based upon assessment findings that addressed the needs of each patient served.
- Provided comprehensive care to critically ill patients, including those with complex medical and surgical conditions.
- Advocated for patients, ensuring their needs and preferences were communicated to the healthcare team.
- Monitored patient vital signs, assessing and responding to changes in patient conditions promptly.
Nursing Technician
Winter Haven Hospital
Winter Haven, FL
12.2015 - 02.2018
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure safe environment for patients.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
- Organized supplies in order to maintain adequate stock levels throughout shift.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
Shift leader
Dairy Queen
Winter Haven, Fl
08.2014 - 12.2015
- Promoted food items, beverages and desserts to increase sales.
- Completed side tasks by restocking condiments and cleaning refrigerators.
- Processed transactions and made change for cash payments or accepted credit cards, debit cards and gift cards.
- Supervised team of employees, maintaining positive and productive atmosphere to enhance employee experience.
- Resolved customer complaints with professionalism and empathy.
- Ensured all employees followed company policies, procedures, and health regulations at all times.
Crew Member
Chick Fil a
Winter Haven, Fl
10.2013 - 09.2014
- Greeted customers upon arrival, provided menus and answered questions regarding menu items.
- Wiped down tables and removed trash and dirty plates to provide clean, welcoming dining environment.
- Kept restaurant lobby, front counter and restrooms neat and clean throughout shift.
- Interacted pleasantly with guests to deliver quality customer service.
Education
Bachelors of Science Nursing - Nursing
Polk State College
Winter Haven, Fl08.2020
Bachelors of Applied Sciences - Healthcare administration
Polk State College
Winter Haven, Fl12.2018
Associates of Sciences - Nursing
Polk State College
Winter Haven, Fl12.2017
Associates of Arts - Liberal Arts
Polk State College
Winter Haven, Fl12.2014
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Surgical procedures
- Patient advocacy
- Critical thinking
- Care coordination
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Mentoring staff
- Safety protocols
- Emotional support
Certification
- Basic Life Support
- Multistate Registered Nurse, 02/14/18
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Winter Haven Hospital
07.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Winter Haven Hospital
02.2018 - 07.2022
Nursing Technician
Winter Haven Hospital
12.2015 - 02.2018
Shift leader
Dairy Queen
08.2014 - 12.2015
Crew Member
Chick Fil a
10.2013 - 09.2014
- Basic Life Support
- Multistate Registered Nurse, 02/14/18
Bachelors of Science Nursing - Nursing
Polk State College
Bachelors of Applied Sciences - Healthcare administration
Polk State College
Associates of Sciences - Nursing
Polk State College
Associates of Arts - Liberal Arts
Polk State College
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