Kristine Keshishyan
Burbank,CA
Summary
Dedicated Practical Nurse brings 15 year background visiting patients in-home and conducting physical assessments, dressing wounds and assisting with bathing and grooming activities. Polite and courteous professional with in-depth knowledge of CPR and first aid. Committed to collaborating with physicians and families to provide quality patient care. An action-oriented and conscientious professional with extensive clinical and practical experiences, cutting across the different specialties and capacities held over years. Able to conduct a detailed situational assessment and analysis of situations and patients.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Nurse
Core Home Health Agency
01.2011 - Current
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
- Utilized learned nursing skills for wound care, vital sign checking and medication assistance.
- Notified physicians of changes in patients' conditions.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Committed to assessing patient needs and ensuring maximum comfort. Specialize in providing timely responses to home care issues. Coordinated with patients and families to develop home care plans. Ensured that all state and federal home care guidelines were followed. Documented changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with MD and supervising healthcare provider.
Home Health Nurse
Brightstar Home Care
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
- Utilized learned nursing skills for wound care, vital sign checking and medication assistance.
- Notified physicians of changes in patients' conditions.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Committed to assessing patient needs and ensuring maximum comfort. Specialize in providing timely responses to home care issues. Coordinated with patients and families to develop home care plans. Ensured that all state and federal home care guidelines were followed. Documented changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with MD and supervising healthcare provider.
Pharmacy Technician
Verdugo Mental Health Pharmacy
12.2004 - 12.2006
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy
- Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems, and locating items
- Counted, measured and compounded medications following standard procedures
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records
- Performed various pharmacy operational activities with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency, and service quality
- Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity
- Performed wide range of pharmacy operations with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality
- Improved patient satisfaction by efficiently processing prescriptions and managing inventory in a timely manner
Education
Diploma. - Nursing
Concord Career Collage
North Hollywood, CA08.2009
Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacy
North West Collage
Glendale, CA08.2006
Skills
- Patient Assessments
- Patient and family advocacy
- Collecting vitals
- Medication Administration
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Wound Care
- Record keeping and documentation
- Infection Control
- Specimen Collection
- Pharmacology
- Medication Administration
Affiliations
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
- Licensed Pharmacy Technician
- First Aid and CPR
Timeline
Home Health Nurse
Brightstar Home Care
01.2020 - 01.2023
Home Health Nurse
Core Home Health Agency
01.2011 - Current
Pharmacy Technician
Verdugo Mental Health Pharmacy
12.2004 - 12.2006
Diploma. - Nursing
Concord Career Collage
Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacy
North West Collage
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