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Kristina Chaney

Walnut,KS

Summary

Seasoned Registered Nurse with a proven track record at HealthTrust Workforce Solutions, demonstrating exceptional critical thinking and patient assessment skills. Expert in Basic Life Support and adept at enhancing patient satisfaction through compassionate care. Achieved significant improvements in patient recovery times by efficiently administering medications and treatments.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse Staff, PACU

Freeman Surgical Center
10.2023 - Current
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

Registered Nurse Pre-op and PACU

Digestive Health Assoc
08.2015 - 08.2024
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Took care of patients before and after colonoscopies and EGDs.

Registered Nurse, PACU, ICU, and Telemetry

HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
12.2018 - 03.2024
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
07.2015 - 10.2020
  • Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
  • Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
  • Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
  • Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, KS
05-1996

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Neosho County Community College
Chanute, KS
05-1992

Skills

  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Fluid Management
  • Airway Management
  • Telemetry monitoring
  • Discharge Planning
  • Oxygen therapy
  • Blood transfusion
  • Post-anesthesia care
  • Anesthesia recovery
  • Patient recovery assessments
  • Patient Education
  • IV Fluid Administration
  • IV Insertion
  • Pain Management
  • Medication Administration
  • Cardiac monitoring

Certification

BLS

ACLS

PALS

Timeline

Registered Nurse Staff, PACU

Freeman Surgical Center
10.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse, PACU, ICU, and Telemetry

HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
12.2018 - 03.2024

Registered Nurse Pre-op and PACU

Digestive Health Assoc
08.2015 - 08.2024

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
07.2015 - 10.2020

BLS

ACLS

PALS

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Pittsburg State University

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Neosho County Community College
Kristina Chaney