KRISTIN SULLIVAN

• Oversaw nursing responsibilities in endoscopy department to ensure patient safety and comfort.
• Assisted in preparing pre-operative patients for procedures including EGD, colonoscopy, ERCP, EUS, and bronchoscopy. Provided support to medical staff during patient assessments. Facilitated communication between patients and healthcare providers regarding procedural information.
• Collaborated with anesthesia team in procedure rooms to facilitate MAC and general anesthesia administration.
• Monitor patient while Administering fentanyl and versed for procedural sedation
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• Administered pre-procedure assessments and provided patient education on endoscopic processes.
• Collaborated with physicians to ensure optimal patient care during endoscopy procedures.
• Monitored patients' vital signs and comfort levels throughout the procedure, adjusting care as needed.
• Assisted in the development of departmental protocols to enhance patient safety and procedural efficiency.

Orchestrated recovery processes for patients post-anesthesia to ensure optimal healing.

• Trained new nursing staff on endoscopy techniques and equipment usage for consistent quality of care.
• Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality endoscopy care and thorough pre-and post-procedure assessments.
• Reduced wait times for procedures by efficiently managing patient flow through the endoscopy suite.
• Optimized patient outcomes by applying critical thinking and sound clinical judgment in fast-paced, high-pressure situations.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.

• Assisted in various departments including emergency, pre-op, PACU, infectious disease, and primary care for adults and children. Supported healthcare teams in delivering patient care across multiple settings. Collaborated with staff to ensure smooth operations in diverse medical environments.
• Assisted with EKG monitoring and dressing changes for PICC lines. Supported phlebotomy procedures and conducted vital sign assessments. Performed point-of-care testing including glucose monitoring, urine dip tests, pregnancy tests, and infant bilirubin checks.
• Administered respiratory inhaled medications and vaccinations. Provided injections of antibiotics, antiviral medications, and birth control medications.

• Achieved seamless patient preparation for orthopedic, general surgery, ophthalmology, and transplant procedures in OR and Cath Lab Enhanced patient readiness for surgical interventions through effective collaboration with healthcare teams. Improved operational efficiency by optimizing processes for both inpatient and outpatient care.
• Started IV, Administered patient care, including medication administration and vital signs monitoring. Pre op testing
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Educated patients and families on disease management and post-discharge care instructions.
• Mentored junior nursing staff, enhancing clinical skills and ensuring adherence to best practices.

• Facilitated patient preparation for local and sedation procedures.
• Assisted in monitoring patient vitals during procedures. Helped position patients for optimal access and comfort. Administered IV sedation under supervision.
• Assisted patients in recovery following procedures involving IV sedation or local anesthesia. Monitored vital signs and assessed Aldrete scores to ensure safe recovery.

• Assisted trauma, stroke, and cardiac arrest patients in recovery processes.
• Assisted in triaging patients to determine urgency of medical needs. Conducted patient assessments to evaluate health conditions. Provided guidance to patients and families regarding treatment options and post-discharge care.

• Directed patient monitoring and treatment across pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative phases.
• Facilitated collaboration between plastic surgeons and support staff to ensure seamless surgical procedures.

• Conducted pre-operative phone calls to prepare patients for surgery and provided post-operative follow-up calls to support recovery.
• Evaluated, instructed, and prepared patients for surgical procedures while ensuring optimal recovery post-anesthesia.
• Assisted in performing endoscopy, orthopedic, gynecological, plastics, urology, and pain management procedures. Supported medical teams in delivering patient care across various specialties. Contributed to maintaining a safe and efficient clinical environment.
• Facilitated intubation procedures and nerve block administration as a circulating nurse.
• Mentored new nurses in proper techniques and care standards to enhance performance and ensure safety.