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Kristina Parten, BSN, RN

Jachin,AL

Summary

Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Baptist Anderson Regional Medical Center
Meridian, MS
09.2021 - Current
  • Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse
  • Noted and cataloged alterations in patients' conditions including vital signs, behavior, and physical assessments.
  • Proven track record of effectively addressing and resolving emergent situations within the unit.
  • Educated parents on nutrition, breastfeeding techniques, and homecare instructions.
  • Kept up-to-date with the latest developments in neonatal care through attending continuing education seminars.
  • Developed individual care plans for newborns by analyzing assessment information and following doctor's orders.
  • Expertly monitored and maintained respiratory equipment essential to the care of critically ill neonates such as ventilators, CPAP, and BiPAP machines.
  • Ensured precise documentation of patient progress through the use of electronic health record systems.
  • Detected emerging issues by observing patients' behavior, vital signs and fluid intake and output.

Registered Nurse/Bon Secours Mary Immaculate

Newport News, VA
Newport News, VA
09.2020 - 06.2021
  • Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse
  • Proactively assessed and anticipated high-risk scenarios for possible complications in NICU patients.
  • Implemented physician-prescribed medications, IV fluids, and various treatments for newborns.
  • Coordinated and facilitated specialized treatment referrals for newborns from primary care providers.
  • Collaborated with medical professionals to establish customized treatment strategies for each patient.
  • Noted and documented alterations in patient health through monitoring vital signs, behavior, and physical assessments.
  • Proactively responded to and resolved emergency situations within the unit.
  • Enforced protocols for infection prevention in the NICU setting.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
  • Oversaw the development of premature infants in NICU
  • Created unique care plans for infants that were tailored to their specific needs and aligned with physician directives.
  • Managed and maintained critical respiratory equipment including ventilators, and CPAP machines for neonatal patients.
  • Evaluated responses to interventions and adjusted care plans as needed.
  • Employed Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.

Registered Nurse/Medi Home Health

Chesapeake, VA
Chesapeake, VA
06.2020 - 09.2020
  • Home Health
  • Achieved full compliance with regulatory requirements set forth by The Joint Commission and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
  • Guided patients in learning and implementing proper self-care procedures upon release from medical facility.
  • Showcased versatility in working both independently and collaboratively within a team setting.
  • Applied critical thinking abilities to quickly and accurately assess clinical situations.
  • Guided and counseled patients on the management of medication side effects while recommending essential lifestyle modifications for improved health results.
  • Organized and facilitated discharge planning activities, ensuring that follow-up appointments and referrals for additional services were arranged.
  • Engaged in collaborative meetings with diverse professionals to discuss and refine patient care plans.

Registered Nurse/ Children's Hospital of the King's Daughter-Norfolk

VA
Norfolk, VA
02.2020 - 06.2020
  • Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse
  • Performed daily evaluations of premature infants and precisely recorded observations in the electronic medical records system.
  • Provided support during admission process of newborns to NICU and offered parental education on caring for infants.
  • Ensured accurate patient data documentation in accordance with departmental policies using the EMR system.
  • Conducted assessments on growth indicators including weight gain, head circumference, length, and height measurements following accepted care protocols.
  • Implemented appropriate comfort measures based on assessment of pain levels in neonates using validated tools like FLACC scale.
  • Offered guidance to family members regarding effective strategies for feeding premature infants using either bottles or gavage tubes.
  • Rendered holistic nursing care to neonates by conducting thorough assessments of vital signs, administering necessary medications and treatments, and vigilantly monitoring for any fluctuations in condition.
  • Developed strategies to mitigate potential risk factors that could impact infant health outcomes.
  • Provided diligent observation of preterm infants for possible complications such as apnea, bradycardia, and desaturation occurrences demanding immediate action.

Registered Nurse / Rush Foundation Hospital - Meridian

MS
Meridian, MS
08.2005 - 12.2019
  • Neonatal Intensive Care and Well Baby Nurse
  • Exhibited strong leadership skills by mentoring junior colleagues.
  • Cultivated relationships of trust and respect with patients' families.
  • Catered to the unique needs of preterm infants with complex medical conditions.
  • Mediated conversations between family members and healthcare providers about patient's ongoing development.
  • Evaluated, tracked, and recorded vital signs, laboratory values, medications, and medical procedures.
  • Ensured appropriate actions were taken based on assessments of newborns in the NICU.
  • Provided knowledge on caring for infants and understanding their developmental stages.
  • Aided in the creation of individualized plans of care for infants alongside a team of healthcare professionals.
  • Demonstrated strong time management skills in meeting project timelines.
  • Attained full compliance by implementing policies and procedures tailored for the NICU
  • Fostered an atmosphere of teamwork for the care of infants involving all health professionals.
  • Maintained meticulous logs documenting patients' assessments, treatments, and strides toward objectives.
  • Successfully handled the care of numerous critically ill neonates simultaneously.
  • Successfully met and surpassed quality of care standards by implementing evidence-based practice guidelines.
  • Applied critical thinking skills to assess the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions.

Education

ASSOCIATE DEGREE iN NURSING -

Coastal Alabama
05.1998

BACHELORS DEGREE IN NURSING -

Chamberlain University
10-2021

Skills

  • Patient advocacy
  • Patient assessment
  • Patient teaching
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to organize and present information clearly and concisely
  • Exceptional ability to prioritize task
  • Satisfaction and Process Improvement
  • Customer service excellence
  • Safety protocols and procedures
  • Excellent computer and keyboarding skills
  • Electronic charting Centricity, McKesson, Powerchart, Epic, and Meditech
  • Medication Administration Accudose, Pyxis, Omnicell
  • Assessment
  • Attend Deliveries
  • Baby Friendly
  • Breastfeeding education and assistance
  • Ventilator Conventional, Jet, Nitric
  • Vapotherm
  • CPAP/NIPPV
  • UAC/UVC/PICC management
  • Venous and arterial sticks/ISTAT
  • Maintaining feeding pumps
  • Emergency response
  • Basic Life Support Certification
  • Neonatal Resuscitation
  • STABLE Certification

License

Alabama 1-089025

References

REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Baptist Anderson Regional Medical Center
09.2021 - Current

Registered Nurse/Bon Secours Mary Immaculate

Newport News, VA
09.2020 - 06.2021

Registered Nurse/Medi Home Health

Chesapeake, VA
06.2020 - 09.2020

Registered Nurse/ Children's Hospital of the King's Daughter-Norfolk

VA
02.2020 - 06.2020

Registered Nurse / Rush Foundation Hospital - Meridian

MS
08.2005 - 12.2019

ASSOCIATE DEGREE iN NURSING -

Coastal Alabama

BACHELORS DEGREE IN NURSING -

Chamberlain University

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