Kristine DePaul
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Accomplished Charge Nurse at Thomas Jefferson Hospital, adept in care coordination and clinical leadership. Expert in critical thinking and compassionate patient advocacy, significantly enhancing patient outcomes. Streamlined workflows and mentored junior staff, demonstrating strong decision-making and team leadership. Certified in CPR/AED and ACLS, embodying a commitment to excellence in patient care.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Nurse
Thomas Jefferson Hospital
2009.07 - Current
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Streamlined nursing workflows for increased efficiency and improved patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, enabling informed decision-making among the healthcare team members.
- Coordinated discharge planning, collaborating with patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure seamless transitions of care.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Registered Nurse
Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals
2004.07 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Education
Diploma Program -
Northeastern Hospital Nursing School
Philadelphia, PASkills
- Decision-Making
- Care Coordination
- Clinical Leadership
- Team Leadership
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Advocacy
- Licensed RN
- Patient Care Assignment
- Critical Care
- Critical Thinking
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient and family advocacy
- Delegation and Motivation
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Student Precepting
- Compassionate and Caring
- Documentation
- Patient Care Assessment
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Vitals monitoring
- Infection Control
- Intravenous therapy
- Intake and discharge
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Patient Care Oversight
- Collecting vitals
Timeline
Charge Nurse
Thomas Jefferson Hospital
2009.07 - Current
Registered Nurse
Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals
2004.07 - Current
Diploma Program -
Northeastern Hospital Nursing School
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