Kristin McQuiston
Ocala,FL
Summary
Compassionate professional with experience in managing needs of medically complex patients. Expert in assessing and managing treatments, administering medications and treatments, and developing individualized care plans. Proven record of responding quickly to changing patient needs and delivering positive outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
UF Health Shands Hospital
04.2022 - Current
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering pa catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tubes.
- Administered medications to treat patients' symptoms and address underlying disease progression.
- Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
Licensed Practical Nurse
Bridgewater Park Health & Rehab
02.2019 - 09.2021
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning
Licensed Practical Nurse
Palm Garden Of Ocala
08.2018 - 02.2019
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen University
Ocala, Florida12.2022
Licensed Practical Nursing
Rasmussen University
Ocala, Florida06.2018
Skills
- Patient Health Information Access
- Patient Advocacy
- Policy Adherence
- Family Advocacy
- Active Listening
- Critical Care Assessments
- Critical Care Nursing
- Cardiovascular Intensive Care
- Cardiothoracic Surgery
Timeline
Registered Nurse
UF Health Shands Hospital
04.2022 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Bridgewater Park Health & Rehab
02.2019 - 09.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Palm Garden Of Ocala
08.2018 - 02.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen University
Licensed Practical Nursing
Rasmussen University
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