Kristin Venegas

• Assists in the daily clinical operations of the Preop/PACU and Operating Room in accordance with established federal, state and accreditation standards and facility policies and procedures.
• Participates in direct patient care including maintaining a clean, orderly and safe environment.
• Assists in overseeing patient care activities in the operating room and maintains a high standard of safety for the patient and other staff members.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
• Managed care from admission to discharge.
• Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
• Participated in professional development opportunities regularly to stay current on best practices in the field of nursing.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.

BLS, Heartsaver CPR, AED, First Aid Instructor

• Improved student retention rates by consistently delivering engaging and interactive BLS training sessions.
• Enhanced training effectiveness by incorporating real-life scenarios and hands-on activities in lesson plans.
• Increased participants'' pass rates with tailored instruction for individuals with varying learning styles

• Provided education/training to existing customers on use of B. Braun Medical's products.
• Worked with Sales Representatives/CNC to advance sales process and maximize customer satisfaction through in-service education and training programs (Mentoring Program), clinical and product trouble-shooting, and follow-up activities. Product focus revolved primarily around Infusion Therapy and Introcan Safety product line.
• Functioned as clinical and product expert representing B. Braun Medical in healthcare community.
• Conducted and lead in-services and educational sessions relative to BBM products during evaluations, conversions and trouble-shooting
• Served as product resource expert/mentor for other BBM educators while in accounts performing training/educational activities.

RN - Staff Nurse IV

Critical Care Float Pool

which includes: CSU/CCU, Intermediate ICU, Medical/Surgical/Trauma ICU, Cardio/Thoracic ICU, BMT, ER PACU, Crisis RN.

PACU/EPAC

- helped set up, orient and train staff for EPAC

- acting Educator to orient staff to ICU setting of EPAC

Staff Nurse IV Projects

- CCPF Committee, Chair

- BLS Instructor

- ACLS Instructor

- EARD Instructor

- New Hire Orientation

- QA Committee, NICU

- Education Committee, PACU/EPAC

• Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
• Reduced medication errors through meticulous administration and documentation of medications.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive patient care plans, improving patient outcomes.
• Provided compassionate and empathetic support to patients and their families during difficult situations.
• Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a more cohesive and efficient team environment.
• Participated in hospital-wide quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing overall patient satisfaction levels.
• Assisted physicians during medical procedures, ensuring accurate delivery of care as prescribed by the healthcare provider.