KRISTIN D. PEDERSON
Pharr,TX
Summary
Registered Nurse with experience in postpartum and gynecology nursing focusing on the needs of women during the postpartum period and after gynecological procedures. Skilled in conducting thorough assessments, implementing evidence-based interventions, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Consistently developing strong rapport with patients and their families, predominantly in diverse patient populations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Postpartum/Gynecology
DHR Health Women's Hospital
01.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, rectal, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis, disease process, management and lifestyle options.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Collected blood and urine specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Managed 6 -10 patient workload.
Private Caregiver
ALS Client
01.2017 - Current
- Administered medications via feeding tube and monitored patient response to medication.
- Supported client with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Performed wound care, hygiene care and suctioning.
- Transported individual to events and activities and medical appointments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patient achieve nutritional objectives.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
Education
B.S.N - Nursing
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX08.2021
B.A. - Hospitality Management
University of Nevada Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV05.2008
A.O.S. - Baking and Pastry
The Culinary Institute of America
Hyde Park, NY10.2005
High School Diploma -
Los Fresnos High School
Los Fresnos, TX05.2001
Skills
- Diabetes Management
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
- Proper Catheter Insertion/Removal
- Postpartum Care
- Wound Care
- Lab Result Interpretation
- Flexible and Adaptable
Timeline
Registered Nurse Postpartum/Gynecology
DHR Health Women's Hospital
01.2022 - Current
Private Caregiver
ALS Client
01.2017 - Current
B.S.N - Nursing
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
B.A. - Hospitality Management
University of Nevada Las Vegas
A.O.S. - Baking and Pastry
The Culinary Institute of America
High School Diploma -
Los Fresnos High School
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