Kristin Vossen
Lehigh Acres
Summary
Competent, hardworking, and knowledgeable Registered Nurse with over 17 years of experience caring for patients and working closely with healthcare professionals. In depth knowledge of Home IV Infusions and Advanced GI Procedures.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Procedural RN
Lee Health System
Fort Myers
01.2023 - Current
- Executed circulating duties in ERCP, POEM, EMR, Ablations, EGD, Colonoscopy, Resections, and Biopsies, facilitating seamless surgical operations.
- Provided preoperative teaching to patients and their families regarding anesthesia, surgery, and post-operative care.
- Maintained OR for Advanced GI Procedures, ensuring optimal conditions for patient safety and surgical success.
- Responded swiftly and effectively during emergency situations, enhancing patient care and team response.
- Completed specialized training in esophageal and rectal manometry, enhancing technical skills in the procedure.
Procedural Registered Nurse
Regions
St Paul
01.2023 - Current
- Cared for patients recovering from GI procedures, delivering personalized assistance to support recovery.
- Inserted intravenous (IV) lines for patient procedures.
- Cared for patients recovering from GI procedures and provided personalized daily assistance.
- Administered sedating medications, monitored dosages, and documented patient conditions to ensure safety during procedures.
- Responded to emergency on-call procedures at Level 1 hospital, providing critical care in high-pressure situations.
IV Therapy Nurse/Park Nicollet
HealthPartners
Hopkins
01.2023 - Current
- Managed a caseload of patients receiving various types of intravenous therapies such as antibiotics, chemotherapy, fluids, electrolytes, parenteral nutrition, pain management medications.
- Implemented providers' orders to initiate IVs and access ports and deliver medications.
- Delivered professional infusion care to patients at various locations, ensuring high standards of service.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA laws by maintaining strict patient data procedures, safeguarding sensitive information.
- Guided family members on safe administration of IV therapies at home, enhancing their confidence and care capabilities.
Float Pool and ICU Nurse
Fairview Health Services
Maplewood
01.2023 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, stabilizing patients and determining effective treatment options to enhance recovery.
- Delivered direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and identifying treatment options.
- Treated patients with broad range of diagnoses ranging from sepsis, renal failure, diabetic ketoacidosis, pulmonary embolism, myocardial infarction, pneumonia, acute respiratory distress syndrome, congestive heart failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
- Oversaw comprehensive patient care from admission to discharge, ensuring optimal outcomes through direct supervision of nursing and ancillary staff.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Coordinated telemetry management, including PA catheters, vasoactive drugs, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tube management to support patient stability.
Critical Care Float Nurse
ALLINA Mercy Hospital
Fridley
01.2023 - Current
- Delivered high quality care to critically ill patients, ensuring optimal recovery and comfort.
- Administered and titrated medications per order guidelines, contributing to effective patient outcomes.
- Monitor telemetry and participate in codes.
- Report to physicians any changes that will impede patients condition.
- Assess and document patient's information in Epic in a timely manner.
- Completed 40 hours of online emergency medical training to enhance clinical skills.
- Treated patients with broad range of diagnoses ranging from sepsis, renal failure, diabetic ketoacidosis, pulmonary embolism, myocardial infarction, pneumonia, acute respiratory distress syndrome, congestive heart failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
IV Therapy Nurse
HealthPartners/Park Nicollet
Hopkins
01.2023 - Current
- Executed providers' orders to initiate IVs and access ports, delivering medications accurately and efficiently.
- Educated patients on procedures and benefits of different compounds, addressing potential negative interactions to promote informed decision-making.
- Provided professional, high-quality infusion care during visits to various locations, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Oncology/Progressive/MICU RN
HealthPartners
St Paul
01.2023 - Current
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies, and standards of care to ensure quality patient outcomes.
- Administered scheduled medications and therapies through various routes while managing pain management plans to optimize patient comfort.
- Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
- Coordinated care with physicians and clinical staff to prepare for treatment and implement interventions, enhancing continuity of care.
- Assessed patient health needs by reviewing and tracking EKG readings to address telemetry readings and quickly inform teammates on stability or acuity changes.
Nursing Assistant
HealthPartners
St Paul
05.2009 - Current
- Collaborated with healthcare team to improve patient care and ensure proper communication between the nurse and patient.
- Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements while assisting with feeding and monitoring to ensure nutritional needs were met.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing assistance with daily living needs, including bathing, dressing, toileting, and exercising.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
Education
Associate Degree - Nursing
North Hennepin Community College
Brooklyn Park, MNBachelor Degree - Psychology
St. Cloud State University
St. Cloud, MNSkills
- Patient Care
- Critical Care
- Telemetry
- Emergency procedures
- ACLS
- IV Home Infusion
- Ventilator care
- Telemetry monitoring
- Epic EMR
- Clinical documentation
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Team Leadership
- Strong medical ethics
- Active listening
Personal Information
Title: Registered Nurse
Timeline
Procedural RN
Lee Health System
01.2023 - Current
Procedural Registered Nurse
Regions
01.2023 - Current
IV Therapy Nurse/Park Nicollet
HealthPartners
01.2023 - Current
Float Pool and ICU Nurse
Fairview Health Services
01.2023 - Current
Critical Care Float Nurse
ALLINA Mercy Hospital
01.2023 - Current
IV Therapy Nurse
HealthPartners/Park Nicollet
01.2023 - Current
Oncology/Progressive/MICU RN
HealthPartners
01.2023 - Current
Nursing Assistant
HealthPartners
05.2009 - Current
Associate Degree - Nursing
North Hennepin Community College
Bachelor Degree - Psychology
St. Cloud State University