Kristin Peterson
Registered Nurse
Garden,MI
Summary
Reliable, ethical healthcare provider with the ability to stay calm and intervene during crises, facilitate groups and collaborate on multidisciplinary teams. Proven ability to build positive relationships with patients, family members, physicians and other medical professionals. Organized and dependable and able to managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet patient/family and team goals.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of HomeCare and Rehab Services
Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital
Manistique, MI
06.2003 - Current
- Hired and directed managers to achieve daily and long-term operations and quality goals.
- Worked closely with department managers, leadership team and board of directors to strategically affect operational direction.
- Managed daily operations of Home Health and Hospice with active census 70-100 patients.
- Provided direct care, education and care management to home health and hospice patients and families.
- Created annual budget and developed comprehensive plan to accomplish company objectives while staying within budget.
- Provided direct care, education and care management to home health and hospice patients and families as needed.
RN Case Manager
Northwoods Home Nursing And Hospice
Manistique, Michigan
08.1993 - 06.2003
- Gathered and recorded patient health information and data to assess, identify and manage characteristics that affect care outcome.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Developed and modified patient centered care plans and assisted multi-disciplinary team in identifying client needs and goals to determine priorities of care and positive outcomes.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Patient /family education and discharge planning.
Charge Nurse
Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital
Manistique, MI
08.1991 - 08.1993
- Coordinated nursing care in rural hospital for MD/Surg and OB units and ER, through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Supervised and managed scheduling, tasking and administration.
- Trained new nurses and aides in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Monitored and provided nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
RN - Cardiac Unit
Marquette General Hospital
Marquette, MI
02.1990 - 08.1991
- Provided patient assessment, pre and post op care, and patient/family education.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Bay De Noc Community College
Escanaba MI12.1989
Skills
- QAPI program development and Implementation
- Strong assessment and Care Planning skills
- Team Player
- Customer and Staff Education
- Customer and Staff Engagement and Satisfaction
- Strong Understanding of Regulatory and Legal Compliance
- Budget Management
- Hiring and Retention
Timeline
Director of HomeCare and Rehab Services
Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital
06.2003 - Current
RN Case Manager
Northwoods Home Nursing And Hospice
08.1993 - 06.2003
Charge Nurse
Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital
08.1991 - 08.1993
RN - Cardiac Unit
Marquette General Hospital
02.1990 - 08.1991
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Bay De Noc Community College
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