Kristin Anne Larson
Basehor,KS
Summary
Obtain employment as a Registered Nurse that utilizes my skills and education, and allows opportunity for advancement. Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN
Saint John Hospital
08.2015 - Current
- Quickly triaging patients’ medical situations to determine the level of care they need
- Planning and executing patient care, including monitoring symptoms, vital signs, and wound care
- Working closely with emergency physicians and other staff to tend to patient treatment promptly
- Teaching patients and their families about disease prevention and health care needs
- Administering oral, IV and IM medications and monitoring patient response
- Collecting lab specimens such as blood, nasal swabs, urine specimens, nasal and throat swabs
- Monitoring and documenting patients' conditions using the charting system such as Meditech and Epic.
LPN
Olathe Medical Center
07.2012 - 01.2015
- Planning and managing patient care according to each patient’s needs, interviewing patients and recording their medical history, obtaining patient vital signs and escorting patients to their rooms, administering injections of medications, verifying that patient charts are updated promptly and accurately, observing and recording patient’s condition and reactions to medications and treatments.
LPN
Vintage Park
02.2012 - 07.2012
- Reviewed physical needs, monitored patients physical condition, administered approved medications and arranged medical appointments according to assigned standards of medical care
- Monitored vital changes in patient conditions including vital sign/tests assessment
- Documented and recorded patients’ health status and nursing care.
CNA
Medicallodges of Eudora
05.2011 - 08.2011
- Provided nursing care in accordance with resident care policies and procedures
- Ensured the safety and well-being of the residents is maintained
- Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, hygiene, and grooming in accordance with established care plan.
Lab Technician
Geosource
05.2008 - 01.2011
- Performed geotechnical testing of soil, rock, concrete, asphalt and other materials in accordance with ASTM standards
- Performed field testing of concrete in accordance with ACI standards
- Observed and evaluated fill placements, foundation barring materials, and asphalt placement.
Assistant Teacher
Topeka Lutheran CYC
10.2008 - 05.2009
- Assisted lead instructor
- Guided children's learning activities
- Recorded children's daily routines
- Monitor children's play
- Organized lunches
- Assisted children with hygiene.
Education
Associates in Nursing Degree -
Highland Community College
Atchison, KSTechnical Vocational School -
Washburn Institute of Technology
Topeka, KSUndergraduate Courses -
Washburn University
Topeka, KSUndergraduate Courses -
University Of Kansas
Lawrence, KSUndergraduate Courses -
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KSUndergraduate Courses -
Allen County Community College
Burlingame, KSSkills
- Basic Life Support
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and Empathy
- Discharge Planning
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessment
- Team Coordination
- Patient education and counseling
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient Monitoring
- Precepting
- Physical assessments
- Nursing staff leadership
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- BLS- Basic Life Support
- TNCC- Trauma Nursing Core Course
- NRP- Neonatal Resuscitation Program
Timeline
RN
Saint John Hospital
08.2015 - Current
LPN
Olathe Medical Center
07.2012 - 01.2015
LPN
Vintage Park
02.2012 - 07.2012
CNA
Medicallodges of Eudora
05.2011 - 08.2011
Assistant Teacher
Topeka Lutheran CYC
10.2008 - 05.2009
Lab Technician
Geosource
05.2008 - 01.2011
Associates in Nursing Degree -
Highland Community College
Technical Vocational School -
Washburn Institute of Technology
Undergraduate Courses -
Washburn University
Undergraduate Courses -
University Of Kansas
Undergraduate Courses -
Kansas State University
Undergraduate Courses -
Allen County Community College
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