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Kristina Reeves

Bath Springs,TN

Summary

Cardiac Nurse with extensive experience at Jackson Madison County General Hospital, skilled in administering medications and developing individualized treatment plans. Recognized for compassionate patient education and effective management aftercare, contributing to improved patient outcomes and satisfaction. Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance care delivery.

Professional healthcare provider with solid experience in cardiac stepdown units. Strong focus on patient care, critical thinking, and monitoring complex cardiac conditions. Adept at team collaboration and delivering reliable, results-driven care. Known for adaptability, compassion, and effective communication skills.

Qualified LPN with strong foundation in patient care and post-operative recovery. Leveraged extensive clinical experience to enhance patient outcomes and provide comprehensive care. Demonstrated proficiency in critical thinking and effective communication to support patient needs.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cardiac Stepdown Nurse

Jackson Madison County General Hospital
02.2018 - Current
    • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
    • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
    • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
    • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
    • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
    • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
    • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
    • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
    • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
    • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
    • Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
    • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
    • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
    • Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
    • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
    • Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
    • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
    • Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
    • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
    • Administered medications and injections to patients.
    • Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
    • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
    • Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
    • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
    • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
    • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
    • Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
    • Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
    • Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
    • Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
    • Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
    • Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
    • Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
    • Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
    • Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
    • Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
    • Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
    • Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
    • Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
    • Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
    • Assisted in diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as unstable angina, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease and cardiac dysrhythmia.
    • Conducted initial assessments, documented findings in patient records and notified physicians of abnormal findings.
    • Produced care plans in alignment with physical, psychosocial and learning needs of patients, achieving commendations for compassionate treatment.
    • Supported healthcare team by maintaining responsibility for electrocardiogram monitoring, defibrillation and cardio rehabilitation training.
    • Contributed to high-quality, cost-effective healthcare as key member of cardiac nursing team caring for up to 5 patients daily.
    • Improved nursing care by identifying and targeting procedural gaps.
    • Enhanced performance of junior nurses through training and evaluations.
    • Utilized stethoscopes, thermometers and sphygmomanometers to meet patient needs and prescribed medical therapies.
    • Contributed to 30-bed facility's top ranking in cardiovascular and thoracic patient care.
    • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
    • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
    • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
    • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
    • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
    • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
    • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
    • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
    • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
    • Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
    • Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
    • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
    • Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.

Cardiac Nurse

Jackson Clinic Cardiology
03.2022 - 06.2022
    • Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
    • Assisted in diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as unstable angina, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease and cardiac dysrhythmia.
    • Conducted initial assessments, documented findings in patient records and notified physicians of abnormal findings.
    • Administered medication, pain management and analysis of patient responses to interventions to improve individual performance.
    • Assessed patients, collecting data and prioritizing cases in accordance with standards, policies, procedures and guidelines.
    • Supported healthcare team by maintaining responsibility for electrocardiogram monitoring, defibrillation and cardio rehabilitation training.
    • Utilized stethoscopes, thermometers and sphygmomanometers to meet patient needs and prescribed medical therapies.
    • Maintained detailed records of patient conditions, reactions and progress in alignment with physician orders.
    • Liaised with patients following cardiothoracic surgical procedures, providing support and education on post-surgical care.
    • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
    • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
    • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
    • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
    • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
    • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
    • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
    • Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
    • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
    • Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
    • Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.

LPN Private Duty Nurse

Volunteer Homecare Of West, TN
09.2017 - 07.2019
  • Fostered strong relationships with clients and families to support comprehensive social, mental and physical care.
  • Reported general, physical and mental condition of patients to support care initiatives.
  • Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
  • Changed out tracheostomies, gastrostomy buttons and catheters regularly to prevent infection or other problems.
  • Prepared visit notes, updated and summarized client records and conferred with health care disciplines in providing coordinated client care.
  • Demonstrated clinical competence in administering care to support physician orders, nursing care plan and policies.
  • Engaged and educated clients on appropriate behaviors and essential social interaction.
  • Administered prescribed medication and treatment as permitted by state and local regulations in accordance with physician orders.
  • Documented patient assessment, evaluation and responses to therapy to facilitate therapeutic intervention.
  • Educated clients and families to support wellness activities, self-care techniques and prevention strategies.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.
  • Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
  • Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.

LPN Clinic Nurse

Magnolia Medical
06.2016 - 09.2017
  • Built meaningful relationships with patients and families for optimal care.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers about conditions and treatments.
  • Observed and assessed patients to identify concerning symptoms.
  • Administered medications and topic treatments to address patient symptoms.
  • Improved patient well-being by offering advice on preventive health measures.
  • Planned and implemented patient care to treat conditions or mitigate symptoms.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.
  • Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
  • Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
  • Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
  • Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
  • Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
  • Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.

LPN Charge Nurse

Westwood Health Care And Rehabilitation Center
06.2006 - 06.2016
    • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
    • Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
    • Established cordial relationships with medical personnel and staff to promote teamwork and maintain positive attitude.
    • Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
    • Assisted in coordinating transfers, discharges and admissions to establish smooth transition of patients.
    • Maintained and promoted autonomy and rights of patients to provide protection and enforce dignity and respect.
    • Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
    • Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
    • Preformed wound care per policy guidelines.
    • Administered medications

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse

Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Jackson
Jackson, TN
08.2011

Skills

  • Medical Procedure Preparation
  • Clinical judgment
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Physical assessments
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Patient Education
  • Cardiac Procedure Aftercare
  • Cardiothoracic Aftercare
  • EKG interpretation
  • Telemetry monitoring
  • Coronary Artery Disease Knowledge
  • Administer Medication

Certification

ACLS & BLS certified

Timeline

Cardiac Nurse

Jackson Clinic Cardiology
03.2022 - 06.2022

Cardiac Stepdown Nurse

Jackson Madison County General Hospital
02.2018 - Current

LPN Private Duty Nurse

Volunteer Homecare Of West, TN
09.2017 - 07.2019

LPN Clinic Nurse

Magnolia Medical
06.2016 - 09.2017

LPN Charge Nurse

Westwood Health Care And Rehabilitation Center
06.2006 - 06.2016

Licensed Practical Nurse

Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Jackson

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