Kristina L. Buss
Aurelia,IA
Summary
Registered Nurse professional with 10 years of experience at Cherokee Regional Medical Center, specializing in hospice care. Proven ability in case management and patient advocacy, effectively developing care plans and fostering communication with multidisciplinary teams.
Skilled in critical decision-making, patient assessment, and staff training. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude, and excellent customer service.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Cherokee Regional Medical Center
01.2016 - Current
- Managed hospice care from admission to discharge.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Assisted in preparation for weekly hospice interdisciplinary team meetings.
- Guided, supported and supervised hospice aide staff.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans.
- Assisted in the onboarding process for new hires, offering guidance and mentorship to help them acclimate quickly to their roles.
- Addressed patient concerns promptly by investigating issues thoroughly and collaborating with appropriate personnel to resolve problems efficiently.
- Assisted to manage staffing schedules, ensuring adequate coverage for all shifts while minimizing overtime costs.
- Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, families and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills.
Registered Nurse
Sunset Knoll Nursing And Rehab Center
08.2013 - 01.2016
- Provided palliative care in LTC setting ranging from assessment to contributing to hospice providers in development of care plans.
- Supervised 1 LPN and 5 CNA staff per 8 hour shift.
- Coordinated and delivered facility outreach services to surrounding communities.
- Evaluated patient care needs and perform routine skilled assessments.
- Administered IV therapy and routine venipuncture.
- Provided wound care and medication administration.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ04.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Iowa Central Community College
Storm Lake, IA2013
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Iowa Central Community College
Storm Lake, IA2006
Skills
- Comprehensive patient evaluations
- Client case management
- Critical thinking
- Service excellence
- Effective team coordination
- Quality and process improvements
- Schedule coordination
- Physician collaboration
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification, 2025- present
- Mandatory Reporter, 2024- present
- Faith Community Nurse Certification 2023- present
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Cherokee Regional Medical Center
01.2016 - Current
Registered Nurse
Sunset Knoll Nursing And Rehab Center
08.2013 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Iowa Central Community College
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Iowa Central Community College