Kristin Kessling
Altoona,PA
Summary
Interested in interviewing for a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse position to offer my skills as a Licensed Practical Nurse with over 20 years of experiences in multiple settings such as Emergency Medicine, Drug & Alcohol, Home-Health, Long-term care, and Pre-hospital. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Dependable healthcare team member with sound judgment, excellent clinical abilities and smooth bedside manner. Track and chart vitals and other markers to help patients, support team treatment goals and boost outcomes. Well-qualified medical professional with experience triaging patients, capturing information and completing basic procedures such as wound care. Excellent communication, prioritization and multitasking abilities with sound judgment and compassionate nature. Background in clinic and hospital environments.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
School Nurse
State College Area School District
State College
01.2021 - 06.2022
- Provide basic first aid to school age children, ALS if necessary, medication administration, Covid-19 tracking.
Scrub Nurse
Altoona Hospital (UPMC Altoona)
Altoona
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Assisting surgeon's with operating procedures.
Detox LPN
St Joseph Institute
Port Matilda
04.2019 - 04.2020
- Medication administration, admission assessments, assisting physician with orders
- Provide emergency care when needed for detox/residential residents.
LPN
Pennsylvania State University
University Park
08.2016 - 10.2019
- Patient intakes, vital signs, medication administration, women's health and medical care, wound treatments, and assistant to minor surgical procedures.
LPN
Windy Hill Village
Philipsburg
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Charge nurse, medication administration, wound care.
Home Health/Hospice Nurse
Centre Home Care/Hospice
State College
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Providing care in the home abiding by VNA standards
- Phlebotomy, wound care, wound vacs, comfort measures.
Trauma Assistant
Altoona Hospital (UPMC Altoona)
Altoona
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Trauma team member, NG tubes, urinary catheter insertion, adult/pediatric phlebotomy, vital signs, IV starts, temporary casting application, EKG's.
Gynecology LPN
Center Medical and Surgical Associates
State College
01.2002 - 01.2004
- Patient interview, vital signs, charting, treatment room preparation, patient teaching.
Emergency Room and Transitional Care Medical Secretary
Centre Community Hospital (Mount Nittany)
State College
01.1996 - 01.2002
- Prioritized calls through screening process and transferred calls and recorded messages for appropriate personnel.
- Managed front desk operations efficiently while greeting patients warmly and addressing their concerns professionally.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Maintained a clean and organized office environment to promote a positive atmosphere for both staff and patients.
- Kept information confidential and followed HIPAA guidelines to maintain patient trust.
- Registered new patients in electronic medical records prior to appointment scheduling.
- Supported office staff and operational requirements with administrative tasks.
- Organized paperwork such as charts and reports for office and patient needs.
- Located, checked in, and pulled medical records for patient appointments and incomplete charts.
- Enhanced office productivity by handling high volume of callers per day.
- Increased office efficiency with thorough management of medical records, ensuring accuracy and accessibility for all staff members.
- Streamlined office communications by promptly answering phone calls, routing messages, and providing accurate information to patients.
- Maintained current and accurate medical records for patients.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by efficiently scheduling appointments and managing calendars for multiple physicians.
- Supported physicians in delivering optimal care by accurately transcribing medical orders and maintaining up-to-date documentation.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations through proper handling of sensitive patient information within the office setting.
- Reduced wait times for patients by effectively coordinating lab tests, imaging studies, and consultations with other healthcare providers.
- Used knowledge of medical terminology to transcribe patient information from written copy, electronic equipment, or verbal direction.
- Greeted and interacted with patients to provide information, answer questions and assist with appointment scheduling.
Education
Diploma in Practical Nursing -
Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology
05.2002
Skills
Immunization Record Review
Health screening
Individualized healthcare plans
Acute Illness Recognition
Clinical Documentation
Emotional Support
Relapse Prevention
Nursing Ethics
Family Support
Behavioral Interventions
Psychiatric Nursing
Healthcare coordination
Multidisciplinary Collaboration
Substance Abuse Counseling
Medication and IV administration
References
References provided upon request
Timeline
School Nurse
State College Area School District
01.2021 - 06.2022
Scrub Nurse
Altoona Hospital (UPMC Altoona)
01.2021 - 01.2022
Detox LPN
St Joseph Institute
04.2019 - 04.2020
LPN
Pennsylvania State University
08.2016 - 10.2019
LPN
Windy Hill Village
01.2014 - 01.2016
Home Health/Hospice Nurse
Centre Home Care/Hospice
01.2012 - 01.2014
Trauma Assistant
Altoona Hospital (UPMC Altoona)
01.2007 - 01.2008
Gynecology LPN
Center Medical and Surgical Associates
01.2002 - 01.2004
Emergency Room and Transitional Care Medical Secretary
Centre Community Hospital (Mount Nittany)
01.1996 - 01.2002
Diploma in Practical Nursing -
Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology