Kristin Ploski
Registered nurse and certified yoga instructor
Easthampton,MA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. I bring 17 years of patient focused nursing experience, excellent customer service, and leadership skills. I have managed a team of 17 employees including scheduling, assignments, training, and feedback and building management. I completed my 200 hour yoga teacher training certificate at Karuna yoga studio in Northampton under the training of Eileen Muir and Paul Menard. My goal is to connect with clients with a holistic approach. I bring excellent communication and active listening skills, which would make me an asset to the team. Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite. As a member of the spa leadership team, I would offer ideas for growth and customer satisfaction. I believe Kripalu is an envirornment where I could thrive!
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
1
1
Bachelors of Science in Nursing from UMASS Amherst
Work History
Certified Yoga Instructor
Independent Practitioner
01.2019 - Current
- Enhanced student flexibility by incorporating various yoga styles and techniques into classes.
- Improved client posture and alignment through personalized adjustments and hands-on guidance.
- Developed customized class sequences for diverse age groups, promoting overall well-being and stress reduction.
- Maintained a safe and inviting studio environment, fostering a sense of community among participants.
RN Care Manager
Baycare Health Partners
01.2015 - 10.2023
- Worked closely with a caseload of 50 dual diagnosis medical/ psych patients with regular phone, home visit, and in office appointment contacts
- Contacted patients coming out of the ER and inpatient hospital setting to review discharge plan, medication list, home services, equipment and scheduled timely follow up with primary care office
- Worked closely with primary care physicians and NPs to develop care plans for medically complex patients
- Worked with patients and families to determine social determinants of health and manage barriers to health care
- Reconciled home medication list with patients and families
- Assisted with connecting patients with community resources- VNA, PT, OT, Speech therapy
- Social work, Elder services, adult day health programs
- Assisted patients with obtaining durable medical equipment (wheelchairs, walkers, canes, shower chair/ bench, bed rail, etc)
- Diabetes education and med management
- Met with patients and families for diabetes education including glucometer teaching, DM med management, symptom management, and nutrition and exercise counseling
- Worked with primary care providers to develop and implement DM care plans for patients
RN, Patient Care Coordinator/ Nursing Supervisor
South Hadley Adult Medicine Baystate Medical Practices
12.2013 - 01.2015
- Worked closely with medical providers to provide high quality patient care
- Supervises medical assistants and LPNS in day to day work functions
- Educates patients about diabetes and other chronic health conditions
- Triages acute medical issues by phone and in person
- Participates in performance improvement meetings and activities
- Facilitates transition of care for patients discharged from the ER or inpatient
RN Case Manager
UCONN John Dempsey Hospital
01.2013 - 12.2014
- Inpatient utilization review
- Collaborated with MDs and other medical providers to create safe discharge plans for patients
- Educated patients and families about the discharge process and home services and nursing facilities
- Provided weekend hospital wide case management coverage including two medical floors
- ICU, cardiac stepdown, ER, Surgery, Oncology and department of corrections
Triage RN
Lifelong Medical Care
01.2010 - 07.2012
- Assessed adult and geriatric patients through phone triage and in person in an underserved community health center
- Prioritized and delegated to improve patient care
- Made appropriate referrals to primary and emergency care based on patient condition
- Monitored vital signs, INRs, blood glucose levels, labs, heart and lung sounds
- Assisted patients with symptom management, health education, medication refills, durable medical equipment, social service, home health, and hospice services
- Mentored new RNs to triage
- Supervised a six week wellness class for patients
Medical Surgical RN
Holyoke Medical Center
01.2008 - 07.2009
- Educated patients and families on diabetes symptom management, med management, and nutrition and exercise, Provided direct nursing care for up to six adult and geriatric patient assigments on a medical surgical unit
- Completed physical assessments and entered health related documentation
- Administered medications, IV fluids, blood and feeding products
- Completed admission, transfer and discharge process
- Advocated for patients and their families by communicating with doctors and other health care providers
RN
Calvin Coolidge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
10.2008 - 12.2008
- Provided nursing care for up to twelve acute geriatric patients
- Monitored patient condition and coordinated care with health care team
- Administered medications, treatments and wound care
- Completed patient admissions and discharge
Education
Certified Yoga Instructor 200 Hour - Yoga
01.2019
Bachelors of Nursing -
2007
Skills
- Patient focused caregiver
- Customer Service
- Excellent communication skills
- Team oriented
- Supervisory experience of LPNs and MAs
- Interest in preventative health and patient education
- Yoga Philosophy Familiarity
- Yoga Nidra Instruction
- Meditation Techniques Guidance
- Restorative Yoga Knowledge
- Ayurveda Principles Awareness
- Coaching and Motivating
- Interpersonal Communication
- Teaching Forms and Techniques
- Client Coaching
Certification
- Certified Yoga Instructor
- CPR and BLS Certified
Certified yoga instructor 200 hour
Certified at Karuna Yoga Studio in Northampton MA
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Certified Yoga Instructor - Independent Practitioner
01.2019 - Current
RN Care Manager - Baycare Health Partners
01.2015 - 10.2023
RN, Patient Care Coordinator/ Nursing Supervisor - South Hadley Adult Medicine Baystate Medical Practices
12.2013 - 01.2015
RN Case Manager - UCONN John Dempsey Hospital
01.2013 - 12.2014
Triage RN - Lifelong Medical Care
01.2010 - 07.2012
RN - Calvin Coolidge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
10.2008 - 12.2008
Medical Surgical RN - Holyoke Medical Center
01.2008 - 07.2009
Karuna Yoga Studio - Certified Yoga Instructor 200 Hour, Yoga
University of Massachusetts - Bachelors of Nursing,