Kristin Stephens
Round Rock,TX
Summary
Organized and dependable PICU nurse, successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance my leadership skills with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, PICU
Dell Children's Medical Center-North Campus
01.2024 - Current
- Company Overview: Level III trauma facility
- Utilizing leadership skills as a charge nurse.
- Assisting in advancing education for our new nurses by taking on the task of the Education Liaison.
- Increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and individualized care to critically ill pediatric patients in the PICU.
- Effectively managed multiple priorities during high-stress situations by remaining calm, organized, and focused on delivering optimal patient care.
- Supported families during difficult times by providing emotional support, education on their child''s condition, and resources for coping strategies.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary communication by collaborating with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive treatment plans for patients.
- Assisted in the development of unit policies and procedures by providing clinical expertise, staying current on best practices in pediatric critical care nursing, and advocating for patient safety.
- Contributed to staff development through participation in unit-based committees (Code Blue, CRT, Nutrition, Quality and Shared Governance) , precepting new nurses, and attending continuing education courses relevant to pediatric critical care nurse.
- Assist in advanced levels of critical care patient management by floating between both campuses to care for patients requiring CKRT or ECMO.
Travel Registered Nurse, PICU
Travel Nurses Across America
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Seattle Childrens Jan-April 2023, Darthmouth PICU May 2023-August 2023, The Johns Hopkins Sept.2023-December 2023
- Educated families on patients'' conditions and treatment plans, promoting understanding and involvement in the care process.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill patients while supporting grieving families through difficult transitions.
- Developed comprehensive care plans for patients, addressing their unique needs and fostering recovery.
- Administered medications and treatments accurately, ensuring optimal patient safety and reducing complications.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the PICU unit to advance practice standards and improve patient outcomes consistently.
- Skillfully operated various medical equipment such as ventilators, infusion pumps, monitors to provide optimal patient care in the PICU setting.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, creating a supportive environment conducive to healing and recovery.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and progress to ensure effective communication among healthcare providers.
Registered Nurse
Dell Children's Medical Center
08.2021 - 01.2023
- Company Overview: Level I trauma facility
- Effectively managed multiple priorities during high-stress situations by remaining calm, organized, and focused on delivering optimal patient care.
- Supported families during difficult times by providing emotional support, education on their child''s condition, and resources for coping strategies.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary communication by collaborating with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive treatment plans for patients.
- Improved patient outcomes with continuous assessment, early identification of potential complications, and prompt intervention when needed.
- Promoted patient comfort through effective pain management techniques, including administering analgesics as ordered and implementing non-pharmacological interventions.
- Advanced quality improvement initiatives within the unit by participating in audits of nursing practices, analyzing data trends related to patient outcomes, and recommending evidence-based changes as appropriate.
- Fostered trust and collaboration with patients'' families through open communication, active listening, and empathetic support.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols, ensuring equipment functionality, and performing regular safety checks.
- Championed a culture of teamwork by actively participating in huddles, shift report handoffs, and offering assistance to colleagues as needed.
- Assessed and documented changes in patient's condition and prepared patient for transfer to higher level of care.
Registered Nurse
Vidant Medical Center
02.2017 - 08.2021
- Company Overview: Level II trauma facility
- Provide care for a variety of patients at a Level II trauma facility in an ICU setting
- Patient population consists of traumas, stable cardiac patients and ECMO, Septic shock patients, neuro (TBIs, seizures, strokes), respiratory (intubated and trach patients on various ventilators), endocrine (diabetes and other genetic disorders) hematology and oncology crisis and renal (CRRT and renal transplant)
- This includes continuous assessments of patients, reporting abnormalities to MD’s or providers, titrating medication drips, administering medications through alternate routes, assisting with bedside procedures (sedations), ADL’s and patient transport
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care, improving adherence to treatment plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
Registered Nurse
UNC Medical Center
09.2018 - 10.2019
- Company Overview: Level I trauma facility
- Provide care for a variety of patients and their families with various medical issues in an ICU setting at a Level I trauma facility
- Patient population at this facility consist of traumas neuro (TBI, seizures, strokes), Respiratory (certified airway center, intubated and trach on various ventilators), stable and unstable cardiac patients and ECMO, septic shock, endocrine (diabetes and other genetic disorders), hematology and oncology crisis, Transplants (heart, lungs and kidneys); This includes continuous assessments of patients, reporting abnormalities to MD’s or providers, titrating medication drips, administering medications through alternate routes, assisting with bedside procedures, ADL’s and patient transport
- Level I trauma facility
Education
Associate Degree - Nursing
Trident Technical College
N. Charleston, SC12.2016
Skills
- CPR Certified
- Diplomatic and tactful
- Handling sensitive, confidential records
- Flexible and versatile
- Poised and competent
- Project Management
- General Office Skills
- Computer Savvy
- Experience with Epic and Cerner charting systems
- Customer Service
- Professional Presentations
- Ability to easily transcend cultural differences
Certification
- Texas RN License #1108051
- PALS
- BLS
- ACLS
- S.T.A.B.L.E
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 5-10 nurses in the development of the pediatric hypothermia protocol (currently in process).
- Supervised team of nursing staff members by collaborating with our leadership team and other members of our multidisciplinary team to keep our staff and patients safe.
- Expanded the knowledge and skills of our nursing staff by creating an updated version of the nursing resource binder (in both print and digital forms) by collaborating with educators from multiple units and different teams and getting the most up to date information on our current policies and procedures for our hospital.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, PICU
Dell Children's Medical Center-North Campus
01.2024 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse, PICU
Travel Nurses Across America
01.2023 - 12.2023
Registered Nurse
Dell Children's Medical Center
08.2021 - 01.2023
Registered Nurse
UNC Medical Center
09.2018 - 10.2019
Registered Nurse
Vidant Medical Center
02.2017 - 08.2021
- Texas RN License #1108051
- PALS
- BLS
- ACLS
- S.T.A.B.L.E
Associate Degree - Nursing
Trident Technical College
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