Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
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Kristin Kinzer

Midland,TX

Summary

.Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, acute care and in home care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Lone Star IV Medics
07.2022 - Current

Provide on-demand /mobile IV hydration at home, office, or other locations for dehydration, illness, migraines, hangovers , acute and chronic medical conditions and overall wellness.

Using medical -grade,high quality products that feature powerful vitamins, minerals,supplement , electrolytes and medications.

IV therapy, Lone Star IV Medics hydration packages can be customized by the customer, in collaboration with the registered nurse.

Expert in IV starts.

Enjoys working, educating and talking with people.

Self-starter that can preform tasks effectively and accurately.

Possesses the ability to access resources and problem- solves independently.

Perform IV therapy under the medical direction of a physician.

Experience in NICU, Newborn Nursery and Regional Covid Clinic Acute Care.

Registered Nurse, Acute Care

Regional COVID Clinic
09.2020 - 03.2021
  • Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
  • Implemented monoclonal antibodies by IV administration.
  • Proficient in IV starts.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Clinical trials for monoclonal antibodies helped minimized hospital admissions.
  • Collaborated with physicians and nurse practitioners to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Monitored patient reactions to monoclonal antibodies and carefully documented findings.
  • Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
  • Maintained supplies of tubes, needles, syringes, alcohol and labels.

Registered Nurse, Newborn Nursery

Odessa Regional Medical Center
08.2007 - 07.2020

Managed care from admission to discharge.

  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
  • Administered medications and vitamins via intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on first teaching, bulb syringe , safe sleep, treatment options and helped with bottle and breastfeeding.
  • Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
  • Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • 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.
  • Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
  • Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures and nursing best practices.
  • Communicated with family members and loved ones to provide information about patient care, treatments and medical options.
  • Administered medications and fluids and checked vital signs on ill newborns.
  • Performed various nursing interventions such as vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
  • Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
  • Established staff schedules and assignments based on facility needs and equipment availability.
  • Assisted physicians in minor surgeries by keeping instruments sterilized and maintaining inventory.
  • Identified learning needs of patients and families and responded with advocacy and health education.
  • Followed policies, procedures and hospital regulations for protocol compliance and patient safety.
  • Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills.
  • Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
  • Assessed, evaluated and cared for neonate and pediatric patients.
  • Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
  • Ordered, interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient condition.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Midland College
Midland, TX
05.2007

Skills

  • Patient Care Assessment
  • Clear Patient Communication
  • Medical Recordkeeping
  • Accurate Documentation
  • Specialized Healthcare Referrals
  • Blood Draw and Sample Collection
  • Monitoring Vital Signs
  • Compassionate and Caring
  • Patient Condition Monitoring
  • Immunizations and Vaccinations
  • Patient Examination
  • Patient and Family Advocacy
  • Medication Side Effect Knowledge
  • Active Learning
  • Needs Assessment
  • Withdrawal Symptoms
  • Airway Management
  • Delegation and Motivation
  • Patient Intervention
  • Patient Admission
  • Infection Control Procedures
  • Oral Comprehension
  • Diet and Nutrition

Certification

BLS

S.T.A.B.L.E

NRP

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Lone Star IV Medics
07.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse, Acute Care

Regional COVID Clinic
09.2020 - 03.2021

Registered Nurse, Newborn Nursery

Odessa Regional Medical Center
08.2007 - 07.2020

Associate of Science - Nursing

Midland College

BLS

S.T.A.B.L.E

NRP

Kristin Kinzer