Kristin Wyman
Norwalk,IA
Summary
Energetic professional with years of experience in nursing. Easy to work with employee following safety procedures and protocols to avoid mishaps. Considered a valuable and hardworking employee. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Rural Mail Carrier Associate
Norwalk Post Office
10.2022 - Current
- Contributed to team success by assisting fellow carriers in completing their assigned routes when needed.
- Expedited package delivery during peak seasons, adapting to increased workload without sacrificing quality or speed of service.
- Maintained detailed records of all delivered items, ensuring accurate reporting and tracking capabilities for the post office.
- Elevated operational efficiency through regular maintenance checks of postal vehicles, ensuring consistently smooth operations.
- Sorted mail according to order of address appearance for easy access in field.
- Signed and received mail with signature requirements upon delivery and loading.
LPN Office Nurse
Primary Healthcare Clinic
09.2021 - 04.2022
- Developed strong rapport with patients and their families, fostering trust and open communication during sensitive medical situations.
- Improved patient experience by providing compassionate and attentive nursing services in a busy office setting.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized office environment by performing housekeeping tasks such as disposing of biohazardous waste, sanitizing exam rooms, and restocking supplies as needed.
- Supported new employees during orientation periods by serving as a knowledgeable resource on office policies, procedures, documentation requirements.
- Assisted with minor surgical procedures, ensuring proper sterilization techniques and adherence to safety protocols.
- Served as a liaison between patients and healthcare providers, facilitating clear communication regarding treatment plans and expectations.
- Coordinated referrals to specialists when necessary, ensuring seamless transitions of care for patients within the healthcare system.
- Promoted patient safety and comfort during office visits by attentively monitoring their condition and promptly addressing any concerns or discomforts expressed.
Clinic LPN
Maxim Healthcare Services
02.2021 - 09.2021
- Performed examinations on patients and asked thorough questions to best determine medical condition and illnesses
- Created comprehensive medical histories to facility continuity of care
- Ordered lab tests and interpreted test results and maintained patient records
- Maintained patient records and ensured patient privacy and clinical compliance
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow
- Provided necessary health education training for patients
- Evaluated health education needs of patients and provided necessary training and instruction
- Tested patients' blood glucose levels
- Worked with nurses and other clinical staff to process patients and direct to appropriate departments
- Escorted patients to examination rooms and prepared for physician exams
- Prepared specimens for analysis and established proper chronological priorities in testing
- Took vital signs of patients to patients in all clinics
- Set and managed patient appointment schedules
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records.
Center Medical Specialist
Grifols Biomat USA
02.2020 - 02.2021
- Complete donor physicals, review and update donor files for labs and donating
- Performed examinations on patients and asked thorough questions to best determine donor eligibility
- Follow up on all reactions and incidents that may occur during donation.
Clinical Nurse
Mercy One Rockford Family Clinic
10.2017 - 04.2019
- Performed examinations on patients and asked thorough questions to best determine medical conditions and illnesses
- Created comprehensive medical histories to facility continuity of care
- Ordered lab tests and interpreted test results and maintained patient records
- Maintained patient records and ensured patient privacy and clinical compliance
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow
- Provided necessary health education training for patients
- Evaluated health education needs of patients and provided necessary training and instruction
- Tested patients' blood glucose levels
- Worked with nurses and other clinical staff to process patients and direct to appropriate departments
- Escorted patients to examination rooms and prepared for physician exams
- Prepared specimens for analysis and established proper chronological priorities in testing
- Took vital signs of patients
- Prepared for HIPAA and Joint Commission reviews, making required brochures and pamphlets available to patients in all clinics
- Ensured proper entry and processing of patient prescriptions in company system
- Set and managed patient appointment schedules
- Helped physicians examine and treat patients by assisting with instruments, injections and suture removal
- Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses, including COPD and asthma
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records.
Clinic Licensed Practical Nurse
Mason City Clinic
05.2017 - 10.2017
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team plan and implement effective treatment plans
- Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider
- Sterilized equipment and supplies using germicides and autoclaves to protect patients and staff from infection
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, and dressed wounds
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
Customer Service Representative
Humane Society Of North Iowa
10.2016 - 05.2017
- Greeted customers to facilitate services, determine service needs and accurately input orders into electronic systems
- Answered inbound calls and directed to designated individuals or departments
- Addressed customer service inquiries quickly and accurately
- Upheld privacy and security requirements
- Assisted with pet adoptions.
Clinic Licensed Practical Nurse
Mason City Clinic
05.2010 - 03.2012
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information
- Performed triage to maximum patient care
- Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures
- Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, and dressed wounds
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor
- Administered general care to patients, including recording of temperature and blood pressure, and wound dressing.
LPN
Nursefinders
10.2008 - 06.2010
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor
- Monitored infection control procedures to ensure facility-wide health and safety
- Administered general care to patients, including recording of temperature and blood pressure, and wound dressing
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team plan and implement effective treatment plans
- Assisted patients with daily tasks, such as dressing, hygiene upkeep and movement throughout facility
- Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider
- Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's
- Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters
- Checked in on patients at regular intervals to record food and fluid intake and output, taking measures to promote healthy levels as needed
- Performed triage to maximum team productivity and effectiveness
- Administered prescribed medications to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies
- Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
LPN
Oakwood Care Center
06.2007 - 10.2008
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor
- Monitored infection control procedures to ensure facility-wide health and safety
- Administered general care to patients, including recording of temperature and blood pressure, and wound dressing
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team plan and implement effective treatment plans
- Assisted patients with daily tasks, such as dressing, hygiene upkeep and movement throughout facility
- Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider
- Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's
- Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters
- Checked in on patients at regular intervals to record food and fluid intake and output, taking measures to promote healthy levels as needed
- Performed triage to maximum team productivity and effectiveness
- Administered prescribed medications to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies
- Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
ER Patient Registration Representative
Mercy Medical Center North Iowa
05.2005 - 07.2007
- Greeted patients and families to facilitate services, determine service needs and accurately input orders into electronic systems
- Answered inbound calls and directed to designated individuals or departments
- Addressed patient service inquiries quickly and accurately
- Upheld privacy and security requirements
- Accurately entered patient information into the computer including insurance information.
Coding Specialist
Mercy Medical Center Residency Clinic
05.2004 - 05.2005
- Accurately abstract information from the service documentation
- Assign and sequence appropriate CPT and ICD-9 codes
- Communicate with providers both verbally and in writing
- Review and resolve coding issues
- Worked in an organized manner to ensure all billable services were coded.
Clinic Intern
Mercy Medical Center Residency Clinic
05.2002 - 05.2004
- Greeted patients and families to facilitate services, determine service needs and accurately register patients
- Answered inbound calls and directed to designated individuals or departments
- Addressed patient service inquiries quickly and accurately
- Upheld privacy and security requirements
- Assisted with Namaste OB Clinic as a nursing student
- Worked in the file room filing and pulling charts for the clinic
- Filled in at any and all departments within my scope of practice as a nursing student under supervision.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IAAssociate of Arts - LPN
Des Moines Area Community College
Ankeny, IASkills
- Oral and written communication
- Decision making
- Strong collaborative skills
- Customer needs assessment
- Excellent problem solving skills
- Observation
- Prioritization
- Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Multitasking Abilities
- Active Listening
- Relationship Building
Timeline
Rural Mail Carrier Associate
Norwalk Post Office
10.2022 - Current
LPN Office Nurse
Primary Healthcare Clinic
09.2021 - 04.2022
Clinic LPN
Maxim Healthcare Services
02.2021 - 09.2021
Center Medical Specialist
Grifols Biomat USA
02.2020 - 02.2021
Clinical Nurse
Mercy One Rockford Family Clinic
10.2017 - 04.2019
Clinic Licensed Practical Nurse
Mason City Clinic
05.2017 - 10.2017
Customer Service Representative
Humane Society Of North Iowa
10.2016 - 05.2017
Clinic Licensed Practical Nurse
Mason City Clinic
05.2010 - 03.2012
LPN
Nursefinders
10.2008 - 06.2010
LPN
Oakwood Care Center
06.2007 - 10.2008
ER Patient Registration Representative
Mercy Medical Center North Iowa
05.2005 - 07.2007
Coding Specialist
Mercy Medical Center Residency Clinic
05.2004 - 05.2005
Clinic Intern
Mercy Medical Center Residency Clinic
05.2002 - 05.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
University of Northern Iowa
Associate of Arts - LPN
Des Moines Area Community College
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