Kristina Schultz
Registered Nurse
Odon,IN
Summary
Enthusiastic Registered Nurse with excellent people skills and dedicated work ethic. Demonstrated medical procedure competency.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Bloomington Regional Rehabilitation Hospital
Bloomington, IN
09.2022 - Current
- Nursing care for acute inpatient rehab patients after hospital stay.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Contract Travel RN
Medical Staffing Solutions
Evansville, Indiana
06.2020 - Current
- Travel contract short term with Encompass Rehab Hospital in Evansville, IN. Delivered care to acute rehab patients.
- Travel contract short term with Select Specialty Hospital in Evansville, IN. Delivered Care to Long Term Acute Care facility patients, floating between floors.
- Multiple travel contracts with Deaconess Hospitals in Evansville, IN. Medical/Surgical Float between Deaconess Midtown and Gateway locations. Delivered acute hospital patient care to multiple floors/units.
Float Resource Pool RN
IU Health Bloomington Hospital
601 W. 2nd Street Bloomington, IN 47403, Ph#812-353-5220
05.2019 - 02.2020
- Floated throughout hospital (day shift) to med/surg. units, PCU, Psych, Ortho/Neuro, ER (boarding patients only), & Inpatient Rehab; filled in where staffing needed
- On call to travel to Bedford and Paoli IU Health Hospitals to fill in where staffing needed
- Able to help my fellow team members as an experienced nurse
- Performed all nursing duties as pertains to hospitals such as all the following: medicine administration, thorough assessments, performing tasks/skills of patient care, close communication with physicians, directing patient's care, admissions and discharges, collaboration with ancillary depts., patient and family education/teaching
- Used Cerner computer charting program
RN Case Manager
Good Samaritan Home Care
413 N. 1st St. Vincennes, IN 47591, Ph#(812)885-2767
05.2018 - 05.2019
- Teach and educate patients and caregivers regarding disease processes and management as well as technical procedures of medical care in home
- Work with patients, family, caregivers and primary care physicians to create individualized plans of care and coordinate care.
- Performs basic and specialized wound care
- Complete initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs
- Created individualized care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated the appropriate nursing methods to achieve positive outcomes.
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
- Performed evaluations on a consistent basis to address changes in patient needs, conditions and medications, altering care plans when required.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
RN Charge
Prairie Village Nursing & Rehabilitation
801 S. State Rd 57, Washington, IN 47501, ph# (812) 254-4516
09.2017 - 01.2018
- Assessment of geriatric residents needs/condition as well as rehab patients at nursing home
- Close interaction & reporting of resident conditions to physicians
- Implementation & evaluation of care plans with interdisciplinary team
- Medication administration and on-going physical assessment, vital signs
- Supervision and delegation of nurse's aide care
- Computer charting through Matrix for all assessments and med. administration
- House charge RN at night
- Customer service duties such as ensuring resident satisfaction, interaction with family members, & answering phone calls
Rn Travel Nurse
Supplemental Health Care
11960 Westline Industrial Dr. #201, St. Louis, MO 63146, ph# (866) 433-9555
06.2017 - 08.2017
- Contracted with Saint Louis University Hospital, a level I trauma center and Primary Stroke Center located in downtown St. Louis, MO.
- Stationed on Neurology floor (5N) with an Epileptic Monitoring Unit. Care geared toward seizure and stroke patients. Experience gained with continuous EEG monitoring and NIH stroke scale testing. Overflow unit for trauma and Med.-Surg. patients as well.
- More experience gained with Epic computer charting system.
Rn Travel Nurse
Medical Staffing Solutions
9700 Hwy 57, North Suite A, Evansville, IN 47725, ph# (812) 469-6877
10.2016 - 02.2017
- Contracted with IU Health Bloomington Hospital, a level III trauma hospital located in Bloomington, IN.
- I was a float agency nurse at first, floating to Progressive Care Unit, Ortho/Neuro unit, Renal Med/Surg, General Med/Surg, Rehab, and Psych Stress Care unit. Eventually I was stationed permanently on the Ortho/Neuro (4S) unit. On this unit, I learned in depth neurological skills with emphasis on CVA and seizure assessment.
- Developed knowledge of Cerner, the computer system used at all IU Health Facilities.
Charge Nurse
Good Samaritan Hospital
520 S. Seventh Street Vincennes, IN 47591 ph#(812)8853601
09.2013 - 07.2016
- Assessment of acute rehab patients-condition changes, effectiveness of treatments & medications
- Implementation of orders, including wound care
- Close interaction with rehab physician and therapists to ensure positive patient outcomes
- Administration of medications including IV therapy
- Thorough pain assessment and treatment
- Patient psychosocial evaluation and support
- Ensuring patient safety d/t high fall risk
- Assistance with ADLs with emphasis on therapy orders
- Admission and discharge processes, trained on all shifts
- FIM scoring trained
- Care plan evaluation including with family on weekly basis
- Promoted to full-time Charge Nurse for Rehab floor
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
Registered Nurse
Ketcham Memorial Center
601 E. Race St. Odon, IN 47562 ph#(812)6364920
02.2013 - 06.2013
- Assessment of geriatric residents needs/condition as well as rehab patients at nursing home
- Close interaction & reporting of resident conditions to physicians
- Implementation & evaluation of care plans with interdisciplinary team including medication & treatment administration as well as discharge planning
- Skilled medicare charting based on assessments
- Supervision and delegation of nurse's aide care
- House charge RN on weekends worked
- Customer service duties such as ensuring resident satisfaction, interaction with family members, & answering phone calls
Registered Nurse
Washington Nursing Center
603 E. National Hwy Washington, IN 47501 ph#(812)2545117
09.2012 - 02.2013
- Assessment of geriatric residents needs/condition as well as rehab patients at nursing home
- Close interaction & reporting of resident conditions to physicians
- Implementation & evaluation of care plans with interdisciplinary team including medication & treatment administration as well as discharge planning
- Skilled medicare charting based on assessments
- Supervision and delegation of nurse's aide care
- Customer service duties such as ensuring patient satisfaction, interaction with resident family members, & answering phone calls
- For a period of time, primary care charge nurse for rehab unit
Staff Nurse
Good Samaritan Hospital
520 S. Seventh St. Vincennes, IN 47591 ph#(812)8855220
02.2011 - 07.2012
- Medical/surgical nursing care, mainly post surgical- orthopedic, urology, & general abdominal
- Condition assessment, importantly thorough pain assessment
- Physician notifying & collaboration
- In-depth computer assessment documentation
- Care plan implementation & evaluation
- Wound care, dressing changes
- Medication administration including IV route
- Customer service duties such as ensuring patient satisfaction & interaction with family members for positive patient outcomes
Registered Nurse
Hillside Manor Nursing Home
1109 E. National Hwy Washington, IN 47501 ph#(812)2547159
08.2010 - 02.2011
- Assessment of geriatric residents needs/condition at nursing home
- Close interaction & reporting of resident conditions to physicians
- Implementation & evaluation of care plans including medication & treatment administration
- Skilled medicare charting based on assessments
- Supervision and delegation of nurse's aide care
- House charge RN on weekends worked
- Customer service duties such as ensuring resident satisfaction, interaction with family members, & answering phone calls
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Vincennes University
2010
Certificate - Pharmacy Technician
Vincennes University
2007
High School Diploma - Academic Honors
North Daviess High School
2005
Skills
- Experience with Cerner, Epic, and McKesson hospital computer systems
- Strong clinical judgment
- Acute care expertise
- High level of autonomy
- In-depth knowledge of intravenous therapy including PICC and central lines
- Patient evaluation/intervention
- Problem resolution capability
- Professional bedside manner
- Patient and family advocacy
- Various lab specimens collection
- Familiar with all types of isolation precautions including experience with TB
- Adept at prioritizing/managing deadlines
- Safe NG tube insertion and removal
- Thorough pHysical assessments
- Insulin medication administration & knowledge
- Wound care esp post-operative treatment, also wound vac experience
- Drain care of various types
- G-tube care & maintenance
- Proper catheter insertion/removal including 3-ways
- Blood administration & assessment knowledge
- Tracheostomy care and suction
- In-depth Neurological assessment including NIH Stroke Scale
- Fracture/traction/cast care proficient
- Chest tube care & maintenance
Certification
- Registered Nurse in Indiana, License number 28191477A, expiration date 10/31/2023
- CPR certification through American Heart Association expires 10/2023
- NIHSS Stroke Scale certified as of 7/13/17
- Registered Nurse in Missouri, License number 2017016376, expiration date 4/30/19
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support expires 1/2024
- TB Basic Competency Validation expires 9/1/20
References
Supervisor
- Anna Telligman, RN, MSN, email: anna.telligman@mygcgh.org, phone #: 812-887-3872
- Christina Potts, RN, phone #: 812-830-0746, email: cjpotts68@gmail.com
Peer
- Velma Boyd, RN, phone#: 812-881-0459
- Liz Summers, RN, phone#: 812-881-9650
- Monica Brough, RN, phone#: 812-890-2070
- Ashlee Willis, RN, address: 1213 E Spruce St., Petersburg, IN 47567, phone #: 812-766-0831, email: ashes_7121@hotmail.com
- Crystal Hamm, LPN, phone #: 812-259-1354, email: cmpendley14@gmail.com, address: 20 NE 11th St., Washington, IN 47501
Underling
- Joyce Tussey, CNA, email: joyce_tussey@hotmail.com, phone #: 812-881-0453
Personal
- Ashley Bechtel, email: chestnut_05@hotmail.com, phone #: 812-709-2070, address: 6636 E 950 N Odon, IN 47562
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Bloomington Regional Rehabilitation Hospital
09.2022 - Current
Contract Travel RN
Medical Staffing Solutions
06.2020 - Current
Float Resource Pool RN
IU Health Bloomington Hospital
05.2019 - 02.2020
RN Case Manager
Good Samaritan Home Care
05.2018 - 05.2019
RN Charge
Prairie Village Nursing & Rehabilitation
09.2017 - 01.2018
Rn Travel Nurse
Supplemental Health Care
06.2017 - 08.2017
Rn Travel Nurse
Medical Staffing Solutions
10.2016 - 02.2017
Charge Nurse
Good Samaritan Hospital
09.2013 - 07.2016
Registered Nurse
Ketcham Memorial Center
02.2013 - 06.2013
Registered Nurse
Washington Nursing Center
09.2012 - 02.2013
Staff Nurse
Good Samaritan Hospital
02.2011 - 07.2012
Registered Nurse
Hillside Manor Nursing Home
08.2010 - 02.2011
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Vincennes University
Certificate - Pharmacy Technician
Vincennes University
High School Diploma - Academic Honors
North Daviess High School
- Registered Nurse in Indiana, License number 28191477A, expiration date 10/31/2023
- CPR certification through American Heart Association expires 10/2023
- NIHSS Stroke Scale certified as of 7/13/17
- Registered Nurse in Missouri, License number 2017016376, expiration date 4/30/19
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support expires 1/2024
- TB Basic Competency Validation expires 9/1/20
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