Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Affiliations
Certified Death Doula
Timeline
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Kristina Junkersfeld

Pocahontas,AR

Summary

Experienced business professional with a strong focus on operational excellence and strategic growth. Utilizes strategic planning and decision-making to drive success and growth. Skilled in leadership, financial management, and customer relationship building. Known for reliability and a results-driven approach. Comprehensive background in managing and operating successful enterprises, bringing expertise in strategic planning, operational oversight, and team leadership. Recognized for fostering collaboration and adapting to dynamic business environments. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with teams, adapt to changing needs, and deliver impactful results. Extensive experience in the healthcare industry providing high-quality patient care and ensuring compliance with clinical standards. Committed to fostering a collaborative environment and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable team player with strong adaptability and excellent communication skills. Experience in patient care management, delivering compassionate and efficient nursing services while utilizing critical thinking skills to make informed decisions in fast-paced environments. Track record includes effective communication and collaboration with healthcare teams.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Co-Owner/Operator

Brothers Flooring/ JBR Investments
11.2021 - Current
  • Improved overall efficiency by implementing cost-effective technology solutions throughout various aspects of the operation.
  • Built strong community ties through active participation in local events, which amplified the brand''s presence in the market and contributed to increased business referrals.
  • Fostered a positive work environment by encouraging open communication channels among employees while maintaining high ethical standards.
  • Directed hiring processes, ensuring a well-qualified workforce that contributed to the success of the organization.
  • Oversee all aspects of managing rental properties, including tenant acquisition, rent collection, property maintenance, compliance with legal regulations, and financial reporting, essentially acting as the primary point of contact for both property owners and tenants while ensuring the smooth operation and profitability of the rental units.
  • Advertise and market available rental units.
  • Screen potential tenants, conduct background checks, and execute lease agreements.
  • Collect rent payments on time and enforce late payment policies.
  • Address tenant concerns and complaints regarding maintenance issues, noise disturbances, etc.
  • Enforce property rules and regulations as outlined in the lease.
  • Coordinate move-in and move-out procedure

RN Staff Nurse

Pocahontas Medical Clinic
01.2023 - 10.2024
  • Proactively identified potential patient safety risks, taking corrective actions to prevent harm or injury.
  • Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to facilitate clear communication and coordination of care plans.
  • Provided compassionate and empathetic support to patients and their families during difficult situations.
  • Maintained accurate and detailed records of patient assessments, treatments, and progress notes for seamless continuity of care.
  • Providing support for our providers, safe care for our patients, strengthening operational quality, and ultimately improving clinical patient outcomes. The Clinic Nurse assists in the care coordination our patient’s healthcare needs, and serves as a teacher, advocate, and navigator for these patients within the context of the care team. This nurse will be responsible for providing direct nursing care, performing nursing assessments, participating in the continuity of patient care, being a servant-leader, and helping improve patient outcomes within the role of a clinic nurse.

Visiting RN

Above & Beyond Home Care
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Home care nurses provide care to patients in their homes under the guidance of a physician
  • They perform regular visits where they monitor the patient's condition, assess their wounds, and change dressings as required
  • Home care nurses also write reports and communicate with the doctor after each visit

ICU RN

NEA Baptist
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Prepares and administers prescribed medications orally, subcutaneously or intravenously
  • Manages medication doses, anesthesia and ventilator support to four patients
  • Delivers regular updates to patients and family members to help them arrive at decisions regarding treatments
  • Monitors patients' progress and alerts attending physicians when sudden changes occur that calls for emergency intervention
  • Sends orders for diagnostic tests such as EKG, CT scan, MRI and X-ray

Volunteer/ Bereavement Coordinator

Legacy Hospice
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Responsible for providing bereavement calls and visits to the surviving family members of the patients who have died, to provide information on bereavement and support services

LPN

Pocahontas Medical Clinic
01.2010 - 01.2014
  • Works under the direct supervision of the doctors and nurse practitioners to provide care and treatment to patients
  • Assists with patient office visits, including rooming patients, interviewing patients, including vitals and entering information into patients medical record
  • Scheduling future appointments and tests to be done; as well as calling the patients to give results

LPN

Five Rivers Medical Center
01.2010 - 01.2011

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

St. Bernard's Medical Center
01.2008 - 01.2009
  • Staff CNA responsible for assisting licensed nursing staff with patient care
  • Independently performed patient care such as personal/hygiene care, asst
  • With Activities of Daily Living, obtaining accurate vital signs and intake and output graphic information, emotional support of patient and family
  • Also appropriately documenting care in electronic medical record

Education

RN program completion -

Black River Technical College
Pocahontas, AR
12.2019

Certificate in Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing Program

Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center
12.2010

General Education - Nursing Program Prerequisites

Black River Technical College
Pocahontas, AR
12.2009

Skills

  • Operational Efficiency Management
  • Performance Evaluation
  • Marketing Proficiency
  • Human Resources Management

Accomplishments

  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Resolved issues with compassion, professionalism and effectiveness.
  • Collaborations with multi-disciplinarians, documentation with multiple computer software and programs.
  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • Vitals Testing - Measured an average of 30 patients' weight, height, body temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure daily.
  • Supervision - Headed onboarding process for new nursing staff.
  • Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
  • Human Resources - Assisted in new hire process by calling and scheduling appointments with candidates, filling out required paperwork and preparing new hire manuals.
  • Patient Transfer - Safely lifted up to 80 pounds and pushed 300 pounds on wheels.
  • Perinatal Care - Assisted physicians in focus studies in prenatal care.Performed basic physical assessments of newborns and infants.
  • Quality Assurance - Ensured and enforced medical office compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and CLIA regulations for maximum quality and control.
  • Intensive Care - Responsible for unit of 18 patients, providing daily functions such as grooming, bathing, feeding and turning in bed.
  • Implementation - Assisted in implementation of new tracking system that resulted in improved patient care.
  • Research - Completed group study focused on patient comfort, costs and test results, which resulted in increased patient satisfaction.
  • Training - Trained team of staff nurses in medical office procedures to ensure consistent quality of care.
  • Charting - Developed and organized 300+ charts for all new and current patients, routinely updating information for physician reference.
  • Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
  • Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.

Certification

  • American Heart Association - CPR/BLS, Up-to-date
  • ACLS, 2020
  • IV Certified Eligibility, 2010
  • Arkansas State Board of Nursing, 123353
  • Arkansas State Board of Nursing, L50683
  • Arkansas State Department of Health, Certified Nursing Assistant

Affiliations

  • ACLS provider, 08/04/20
  • MOSALPN (Missouri State Association of Licensed Practical Nursing), 2009-2011

Certified Death Doula

A death doula, also known as an end-of-life doula, provides non-medical support to people facing death and their families. They can help with emotional, physical, spiritual, and practical needs

  • Emotional support: Provide comfort and companionship to the dying person and their family
  • Advance care planning: Help with wills, advance directives, and legacy planning
  • Coordinate care: Help coordinate family caregiving, respite care, and vigil planning
  • Facilitate conversations: Help the dying person and their family have open and supportive conversations
  • Provide education: Help people understand the dying process and what to expect
  • Advocate: Advocate for the dying person's wishes and needs
  • Perform rituals: Perform rituals or comforting practices at the time of death

Timeline

RN Staff Nurse

Pocahontas Medical Clinic
01.2023 - 10.2024

Co-Owner/Operator

Brothers Flooring/ JBR Investments
11.2021 - Current

Visiting RN

Above & Beyond Home Care
01.2021 - 01.2022

ICU RN

NEA Baptist
01.2020 - 01.2021

Volunteer/ Bereavement Coordinator

Legacy Hospice
01.2017 - 01.2018

LPN

Pocahontas Medical Clinic
01.2010 - 01.2014

LPN

Five Rivers Medical Center
01.2010 - 01.2011

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

St. Bernard's Medical Center
01.2008 - 01.2009

Certificate in Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing Program

Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center

General Education - Nursing Program Prerequisites

Black River Technical College

RN program completion -

Black River Technical College
Kristina Junkersfeld