Kristine Allen
Summary
Dedicated nursing student nearing graduation from a registered nursing program, with 21 years of experience as a licensed practical nurse in patient care and clinical practices. Proven ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes while adapting to evolving clinical needs. Committed to upholding the highest standards of care, with strong critical thinking, communication, and patient advocacy skills essential for thriving in dynamic healthcare environments. Eager to leverage extensive expertise to enhance patient well-being and contribute positively to team success.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse / Medical Assistant
Intermountain Health
Tremonton, UT
05.2015 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders and established protocols.
- Conducted thorough assessments to effectively triage and prioritize patient needs, ensuring high-quality care.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting changes to nursing staff for timely intervention.
- Assisted in patient assessments, documenting health status and responding to care needs effectively.
- Provide education and support to patients and families regarding health management and wellness strategies.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Assisted with diagnostic and treatment procedures, including setting up and preparing equipment to assist physicians with minor surgeries.
- Collect and process laboratory specimens according to established guidelines, ensuring the accuracy of test results for appropriate clinical decision making.
- Participated in initiatives to improve workflow efficiency in daily operations, enhancing patient care delivery processes.
Assistant Director of Nursing
Avalon Care Center
Brigham City, UT
04.2013 - 09.2015
- Develop and maintain a restorative nursing program as the Restorative Nurse.
- Train CNA’s to become Restorative Nursing Assistants.
- Maintain high levels of training to all staff on required skills.
- Train staff on infection control and prevention practices as the Infection control nurse.
- Maintain records of patient and staff immunizations.
- Preform orientations for all new employees.
- Hire, train and maintain a qualified CNA staff throughout the facility.
- Shift scheduling for CNA and Nursing staff.
- Provide excellent care to patients of sub-acute and long term needs.
Licensed Practical Nurse – Transitional Care Unit
Logan Regional Hospital
Logan, UT
07.2011 - 04.2013
- Provide excellent care to patients with various levels of acuity and post-surgical needs in a sub-acute setting.
- Continuous evaluation, assessment, and documentation of patient status to ensure continuity of care and nursing interventions.
- Provide ongoing education to patients and families regarding patient’s conditions, treatment and prevention, throughout stay and upon discharge.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatments and procedures.
- Implemented infection control protocols to maintain a safe healthcare environment for patients.
- Educated patients and families on health management, medication adherence, and post-discharge instructions.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
Assistant Director of Nursing
Alpine Transitional Rehab
Brigham City, UT
08.2008 - 08.2011
- Provide excellent care to patients with various levels of acuity and post-surgical needs in a sub-acute setting.
- Provide ongoing education to patients and families regarding patient’s conditions, treatment and prevention, throughout stay and upon discharge.
- Supervise CNA staff to assure patients are receiving highest levels of care and assistance with activities of daily living.
- Coordinate communication between all departments to ensure patient receive appropriate services available throughout stay and upon discharge.
- Communicate with Medical Director daily regarding changes of condition and patient needs.
- Evaluate patient records for potential admissions.
- Maintain high levels of training to all staff on required skills.
- Keep records regarding staff attendance of training events.
- Preform and maintain records of weekly hydration assessments for all patients.
- Certify staff in Health Care Professional and Lay Responder CPR training.
- Nursing supervisor for facility on weekends, holidays, and as needed.
- Preform orientations for all new employees.
Staff Development Coordinator/ Licensed Practical Nurse
Brigham Nursing and Rehab
Brigham City, UT
10.2006 - 11.2008
- Develop and maintain a restorative nursing program as the Restorative Nurse.
- Train CNA’s to become Restorative Nursing Assistants.
- Maintain high levels of training to all staff on required skills.
- Train staff on infection control and prevention practices as the Infection control nurse.
- Maintain records of patient and staff immunizations.
- Preform orientations for all new employees.
- Hire, train and maintain a qualified CNA staff throughout the facility.
- Shift scheduling for CNA and Nursing staff.
- Provide excellent care to patients of sub-acute and long term needs.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID05-2026
Licensed Practical Nurse Program -
Estrella Mountain Community College
Goodyear, AZ06-2004
Skills
- Licensed Practical Nurse since 2005
- Direct patient care and assessment
- Nursing intervention evaluation, judgment, and critical thinking
- Efficient in IV, feeding tube, wound care and wound vac therapy
- Patient and family support and education
- Medication and immunization administration
- Clinical judgment and documentation
- Adaptable and flexible
- Responsible and dependable
- Attention to detail
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse / Medical Assistant
Intermountain Health
05.2015 - Current
Assistant Director of Nursing
Avalon Care Center
04.2013 - 09.2015
Licensed Practical Nurse – Transitional Care Unit
Logan Regional Hospital
07.2011 - 04.2013
Assistant Director of Nursing
Alpine Transitional Rehab
08.2008 - 08.2011
Staff Development Coordinator/ Licensed Practical Nurse
Brigham Nursing and Rehab
10.2006 - 11.2008
Associate of Science - Nursing
Idaho State University
Licensed Practical Nurse Program -
Estrella Mountain Community College