Kristina Jeansonne
Prairieville,LA
Summary
Competent and caring RN offering 23 years of coordinating and carrying out patient care in high-volume hospitals, clinics and home environments. Specialized in the fields of med/surg, perioperative nursing, pain management, home health and clinic based nursing. Demonstrates ability to perform with speed and accuracy to assess patients, deliver treatments and delegate tasks. Proven history of advocating for patient needs and fostering top-quality care. Skilled communicator, caring, compassionate and adaptable with families, physicians and other health care professionals. I feel that with my excellent communication skills and self-directed prioritization, I would be an asset to your company.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinic/Perioperative Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
Tulane Medical Center/EJGH
New Orleans, LA
11.2020 - Current
- Prepare charts for clinic patients, including gathering all hospital records and test results for upcoming procedures/surgery
- Use ECW/Meditech to update electronic medical records with relevant patient information such as in-house laboratory test results and clinician orders.
- Follow up on diagnostic tests to verify completion and obtain results for treatment planning.
- Coordinate with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Advocate for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Communicate with MD to relay patient needs.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Individualized care for each surgical patient by soothing anxieties, checking vital signs and explaining procedures.
- Administered pain medication and implemented management techniques to assist patients experiencing discomfort.
- Organized, implemented and appraised perioperative nursing care for each patient throughout entire surgery experience.
- Created orientation and perioperative resource books, which were distributed to new nurses and during the orientation process.
- Coordinated, tasked and supervised nurses and ancillary staff based on staffing requirements.
- Directed unit staff and promoted quality care for diverse patients.
- Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.
- Met with administrator to discuss patient care status, issues and information.
Home Health Field Nurse
Stat Home Health
Hammond, LA
03.2020 - 10.2020
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living and functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.
- Traveled to patient's homes and managed their care plans according to physician's instructions.
- Administered medication and insulin and completed blood pressure glucose and urine tests.
- Tested for muscle weakness, skin breakdown, and signs of infection.
- Listened to the concerns of family members and answering their questions
- Educated caregivers and family on the aftercare or ongoing care of the patient.
- Kept abreast of developments in healthcare and attending workshops and lectures as required
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
Staff Registered/Perioperative Registered Nurse
Southern Surgical Hospital
Slidell, Louisiana
04.2011 - 03.2020
- Cared for patients in the pre-op and post-op phases of recovering from lumbar, joint, gynecological, bariatric and many other same day surgical procedures.
- Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Offered clinical leadership and oversight to 17-bed acute care medical-surgical unit, including daily scheduling, tasking and administration.
Office Manager/Part Time/Family Business
Pools N Stuff
Slidell, Louisiana
01.1997 - 01.2016
- Conducted monthly performance evaluations of office staff to monitor progress and productivity and recommend promotions, corrective or disciplinary actions.
- Maintained impeccable office organization to support efficiency, professionalism and performance objectives.
- Oversaw office financial management, including payroll administration.
- Created and managed electronic customer records, encompassing data entry and administrative functions related to billing and accounts receivable.
- Conferred with business leaders to evaluate needs and strategize operational improvements to boost productivity.
- Managed inventory and purchase of supplies for office operations.
Staff Registered Nurse
Northshore Regional Medical Center
Slidell, LA
01.2001 - 11.2003
- Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
RN Floor Nurse
Chalmette Medical Center
Chalmette, LA
01.2000 - 12.2001
- Managed and provided leadership to help staff with direct and indirect patient care and telemetry monitoring.
- Provided skilled direct nursing care to medical patients with diabetes, CHF, Dialysis, cardiac disorders and post surgical care in patients recovering from procedures such as total joint replacements, neuro surgeries (lumbar fusions, cervical fusions) as well as general surgeries.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Charity School Of Nursing-Delgado Comm. College
New Orleans12.1999
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Southeastern University
Hammond, LASome College (No Degree) -
University of Kentucky
Hopkinsville, KYSome College (No Degree) -
LSUE
Eunice, LASkills
- Charge Nurse
- Electronic charting
- Patient monitoring
- Medical screening
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient advocacy
- Updating computer records
- Care planning
- Excellent communication skills with patients, and colleagues
- Clinical,nursing and listening skills
- Laparoscopic procedures familiarity
- Staff Development and Precepting
- Decision-making
- People skills
Timeline
Clinic/Perioperative Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
Tulane Medical Center/EJGH
11.2020 - Current
Home Health Field Nurse
Stat Home Health
03.2020 - 10.2020
Staff Registered/Perioperative Registered Nurse
Southern Surgical Hospital
04.2011 - 03.2020
Staff Registered Nurse
Northshore Regional Medical Center
01.2001 - 11.2003
RN Floor Nurse
Chalmette Medical Center
01.2000 - 12.2001
Office Manager/Part Time/Family Business
Pools N Stuff
01.1997 - 01.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Charity School Of Nursing-Delgado Comm. College
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Southeastern University
Some College (No Degree) -
University of Kentucky
Some College (No Degree) -
LSUE
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