Kristina Blackburn
Hesperia,CA
Summary
Dedicated RN with more than 16 years of experience caring for patients, including 5 years of nursing leadership. Well-versed in Joint Commission standards and typical hospital procedures focused on maximizing patient safety and maintaining strict cost controls. Highly organized and proactive in managing patient needs. Passionate about driving positive outcomes for diverse types of patients. Dedicated to enhancing quality of care, safety and patient outcomes. Performs in stressful and crisis situations and interprets and applies policies and procedures with good judgment.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Perioperative Registered Nurse
Providence St. Mary Medical Center
Apple Valley, CA
02.2022 - Current
- Performed pre-admission testing of patients before surgery to ensure they are medically suitable for the procedure.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in accordance with department standards.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Delivered key information to patients and caregivers to prepare for operations, side effects and expected recovery process.
- Collaborated with physicians, surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals in order to provide optimal patient outcomes.
RN Team Leader
St. Mary Medical Center
Apple Valley, CA
02.2020 - Current
- Assessed and assisted patients with diverse range and comorbid chronic diagnoses, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes, and sepsis.
- Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
- Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Audited patient charts in real-time, verifying accuracy and completion of information.
- Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.
- Distributed assignments to RNs, and NAs, guided work and delivered training to promote proper care standards for patients.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Nurse Manager
St. Mary’s Medical Center
Apple Valley, CA
07.2015 - 02.2020
- Medical-Surgical, North East Telemetry
- Provides an optimal practice environment that ensures the delivery of quality patient care
- Responsible for planning, directing and managing the patient care delivered to a designated population
- Oversees the 24-hour operation of the patient care department with accountability for leadership, budget preparation and overall fiscal management, staffing, planning, organizing and controlling in collaboration with department director
- Role models proactive, collaborative working relationships across all hospital functions in an interdisciplinary approach to patient care
- Develops programs, policies, procedures, and standards of care to ensure patient's care needs are assessed, evaluated, and met.
- Managed performance of 175-person nursing staff, reviewing task completion, prioritization and report quality.
- Performed personnel interviewing, hiring, disciplinary actions and dismissals.
- Monitored staff performance and provided coaching and formal counseling to staff.
- Improved patient outcomes through peer groups and facilitating continuing education.
RN
St Mary Medical Center
Apple Valley, CA
10.2008 - 07.2016
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
- Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
Post Liver Transplant RN Coordinator, •Transplant Nurse Coordinator
Loma Linda University Medical Center Transplant Institute
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Provides planning and coordination of all facets of clinical care for potential and actual transplant candidates and recipients
- Managed referral, evaluation, and pre-transplant data for transplant patients and coordinates the clinical management of post-transplant patients
- Developed materials and programs to educate and support patients, families, and clinicians throughout the transplant process
- Requires clinical experience in the care and treatment of transplant patients.
Unit Secretary
St. Mary Medical Center
Apple Valley, CA
01.2002 - 10.2008
- Acts as a receptionist for the nursing station, answering inquiries of general nature through utilization of phone, patient call system, message relaying, and promotion of good working relationships with other hospital personnel
- Demonstrates knowledge, prioritizing and completing transcription of physician orders and data in a timely manner
- Answers patient call system promptly and cordially and relays information to nurses immediately
- Demonstrates efficiency and accuracy in maintaining the medical record including daily chart preparations and posting reports in a timely manner
- Demonstrates efficiency in performance of clerical duties to ensure efficient daily unit operation
- Accurately charges and credits patient accounts per unit or department guidelines
- Demonstrates responsibility for containment of hospital costs and conservation of office supplies; identifies potential cost savings
- Establishes and maintains a satisfactory physical environment in the nurses’ station.
CNA
St Mary Medical Center
Apple Valley, CA
10.1999 - 01.2002
- Performs and reports vital signs and immediately reports abnormal values to a licensed nurse
- Answers patients call lights, relaying information to a licensed nurse promptly
- Delivers patients' water and meal trays, assisting the patient as necessary under the direction of a licensed nurse
- Provides patient care related to personal care/hygiene, ambulation and comfort
- Transports patients, specimens, medicines, blood, X-ray films, CS supplies, and miscellaneous items as directed
- Follows all infection control policies and procedures as it relates to patients, equipment, supplies, and other miscellaneous items to include cleaning equipment after each patient use
- Demonstrates knowledge, prioritize and completing transcription of patient data in a timely manner
- Accurately and efficiently maintains the medical record
Education
Associate of Science - Science
Victor Valley Community College
Victorville, CA01.2006
Associates - Nursing
Victor Valley Community College
Victorville, CA06.2008
Skills
- Patient Satisfaction and Process Improvement
- Life-sustaining machines
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Direct and Indirect Patient Care
- Patient education and counseling
- Critical care
- Nursing staff leadership
- Family and patient support
- Staff Coaching and Mentoring
- Department management
- Budget Management
- Staff Leadership
References
References
Personal Reference
Summer Miller (friend for 20 years)
Cell 951-371-9643, Professional Reference
Cindy Estes (former Supervisor and Co-worker for 15 years)
Cell 760-887-3465
Susie Hall (former Supervisor)
Cell 760-985-2806
Additional Information
- Credential/Certifications , Registered Nurse (License # 738339) Basic life Support- Current Basic Dysrhythmia- Current Advance Cardiac Life Support- Current
Timeline
Perioperative Registered Nurse
Providence St. Mary Medical Center
02.2022 - Current
RN Team Leader
St. Mary Medical Center
02.2020 - Current
Nurse Manager
St. Mary’s Medical Center
07.2015 - 02.2020
Post Liver Transplant RN Coordinator, •Transplant Nurse Coordinator
Loma Linda University Medical Center Transplant Institute
01.2012 - 01.2013
RN
St Mary Medical Center
10.2008 - 07.2016
Unit Secretary
St. Mary Medical Center
01.2002 - 10.2008
CNA
St Mary Medical Center
10.1999 - 01.2002
Associate of Science - Science
Victor Valley Community College
Associates - Nursing
Victor Valley Community College
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