Kristina Kiegel
Tennyson,IN
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
Trilogy - River Pointe Health Campus
Evansville, Indiana
07.2023 - Current
- Administered medications in accordance with policies and legal limitations.
- Educated patients on conditions, medications and self-care skills.
- Observed and reported changes in condition of patients and signs and symptoms of deviations from normal health status.
- Educated patients about their diagnoses and treatments while providing emotional support.
- Promoted positive relationships between patients, families, visitors, physicians, nurses, volunteers.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow-up appointments for discharged patients.
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Managed IV therapy, tube feedings, and catheter insertions/maintenance.
- Handled patient admissions, transfers, discharges efficiently.
- Assisted with wound care, dressing changes, and infection prevention.
Home Health LPN
Memorial Hospital Jasper
Jasper , Indiana
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Coordinated services with other healthcare professionals involved in the patient's care plan.
- Monitored vital signs and reported any changes to the supervising RN or physician.
- Provided nursing care and education to home health patients in accordance with the physician's orders.
- Assisted in creating customized care plans for patients.
Practice Manager
Memorial Hospital Jasper
Jasper, Indiana
07.2018 - 06.2023
- Ordered supplies needed and kept tabs on inventory levels.
- Supported entire practice's staff, which boosted efficiency and improved overall process flow.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Mentored and coached interns and newly hired team members on office procedures and computer systems.
- Provided support during audits by gathering requested documents as well as answering questions from auditors.
- Assessed medical office operations, identified areas of improvement, and developed plans for corrective action.
- Resolved escalated customer service issues in a timely manner while maintaining a high level of professionalism.
- Oversaw all aspects of day-to-day practice operations including front desk reception, appointment scheduling, billing and coding, insurance verification.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss operational issues and ensure proper communication between departments.
- Established partnerships with local organizations for referrals.
- Improved patient satisfaction through service excellence initiatives.
Staffing Coordinator
Northwood Good Samaritan
Jasper, Indiana
07.1998 - 07.2018
- Kept track of timekeeping responsibilities and employee time off requests when completing schedules.
- Assisted payroll teams by reporting employee hours and calculating correct compensation.
- Provided support during new employee interviews and orientations.
- Worked with HR department to devise and update policies as needed for corporate accountability and workplace health.
- Kept labor costs and metrics within preset departmental budgets.
- Participated in career events such as college fairs or industry conferences to generate interest in available jobs.
- Maintained accurate personnel files in accordance with regulations.
- Collaborated with payroll department to ensure timely payments.
- Ensured compliance with labor laws and regulations.
- Coordinated company events promoting team-building opportunities.
- Implemented employee engagement initiatives, improving satisfaction rates.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Licensed Practical Nursing
Vincennes University Jasper
Jasper, IN08-1996
Skills
- Policy compliance
- Health Promotion
- Pediatric Care
- Geriatric Care
- Home Health Care
- Nursing Staff Supervision
- Patient Education
- Patient support
- Specimen Collection
- Responsible and Dependable
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Interpersonal Communication
- Dementia Knowledge and Care
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-solving abilities
Certification
- First Aid/CPR
- Licensed Practical Nurse - Active since 1996
Accomplishments
- January "O Great One!" Award - Trilogy River Pointe Health Campus
- Scheduler of the Year - OnShift - Northwood Retirement Community - 2015
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Trilogy - River Pointe Health Campus
07.2023 - Current
Home Health LPN
Memorial Hospital Jasper
06.2023 - 07.2023
Practice Manager
Memorial Hospital Jasper
07.2018 - 06.2023
Staffing Coordinator
Northwood Good Samaritan
07.1998 - 07.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Licensed Practical Nursing
Vincennes University Jasper
- First Aid/CPR
- Licensed Practical Nurse - Active since 1996
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