KRISTIN KAN
Registered Nurse
Arlington,TX
Summary
Committed to providing patient-centered care and utilizing critical thinking skills in order to achieve the best possible outcome for patients and their families. Skilled at prioritizing problems based on acuity and monitoring for adverse reactions. Able to work well in a team environment as well as communicate with others to delegate tasks at hand.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Staff RN/ Charge RN, Endoscopy
Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital
06.2022 - Current
- Managed care from admission to discharge for inpatient and outpatient GI procedures.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Advised patients and caregivers of discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Maintained an organized clinical environment conducive to efficient workflow by regularly evaluating unit needs and implementing necessary adjustments.
- Managed crisis situations effectively, ensuring the safety of patients and staff members at all times.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment.
Staff RN, PACU
UT Southwestern Medical Center
12.2020 - 05.2022
- Recover and monitor patients who have undergone anesthesia
- Rotate through various pods to recover CV, Neuro, ENT, general surgery patients
- Work closely with the anesthesia team and communicate changes in patient status to members in the surgical team.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
Staff RN, Neuro ICU
UT Southwestern Medical Center
11.2018 - 12.2020
- Performed and documented frequent hourly neuro assessments on patients testing mental status, motor strength, grip, and pulses as well as NIHSS on applicable patients
- Cared for patients with various neurological conditions requiring higher level of care, monitoring, and equipment (mechanical ventilators, external ventricular drains, lumbar drains, etc.)
- Received immediate post-operative patients directly from O.R
- After various extensive procedures such as craniotomies, ENT procedures, spine surgeries
- Frequently worked with high risk/ titratable drips for blood pressure, sedation, and pain
- Was required to float to various other ICUs within hospital such as MICU, CVICU, and SICU.
Staff RN, Surgical Oncology
UT Southwestern Medical Center
11.2017 - 11.2018
- Primarily caring for pre and post-operative patients on a 32-bed unit
- Educating patients on ERAS protocol to promote more effective recovery after surgery
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
Staff RN/Charge RN, Oncology
Baylor Medical Center -Mckinney
12.2015 - 03.2017
- Administers chemotherapy to oncological patients on a 15-bed unit.
- Responsible for appropriately staffing unit, communicating with house supervisor, and resolving conflicts when appointed charge nurse.
- Providing emotional support to patients and families throughout their hospitalization.
- Continuously performing ongoing assessments to monitor patient condition and notifying physician of changes from baseline.
Staff RN, Neuro MS/Tele
Baylor University Medical Center Dallas
01.2015 - 12.2015
- Perform stroke assessments including bedside swallow tests, NIHSS, as well as neurological checks every 4 hours.
- Established and continued plan of care for patients throughout hospitalization.
- Monitored and analyzed EKG rhythms on remote telemetry monitor.
- Delegated tasks to PCTs within their scope of practice.
- Mentoring new graduates and newly hired RNs to orient them to the unit.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX 08.2010 - 12.2014
Skills
EPIC charting
Care activities prioritization
Patient education
Strong teamwork
Time management
Adaptability and flexibility
Certification
Registered Nurse (TXBON)
Timeline
Staff RN/ Charge RN, Endoscopy
Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital
06.2022 - Current
Staff RN, PACU
UT Southwestern Medical Center
12.2020 - 05.2022
Staff RN, Neuro ICU
UT Southwestern Medical Center
11.2018 - 12.2020
Staff RN, Surgical Oncology
UT Southwestern Medical Center
11.2017 - 11.2018
Staff RN/Charge RN, Oncology
Baylor Medical Center -Mckinney
12.2015 - 03.2017
Staff RN, Neuro MS/Tele
Baylor University Medical Center Dallas
01.2015 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
08.2010 - 12.2014
Registered Nurse (TXBON)
BLS/ ACLS certified
EPIC
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