Kristine Phillips
Little Rock,AR
Summary
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
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse (Full Time)
US Department of Veterans Affairs
Little Rock, AR
07.2019 - Current
- Functioned as charge nurse and assumed patient care in absence of nurses ending or arriving for shifts.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions in a critical care setting.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new employee RNs in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Provided education and training for use of CRRT for all staff.
Student Nurse Tech (Vaneep)
US Department of Veterans Affairs
Little Rock, AR
01.2018 - 07.2019
Medical Support Assistant/Ward Clerk (Full time) 40hrs wkly
Veterans Affairs
Little Rock, AR
07.2017 - 01.2018
Medical Support Assistant/Scheduling (Full time) 40hrs wkly
US Department
Little Rock, AR
09.2015 - 07.2017
Program Eligibility Specialist (Full time) 40hrs wkly
County
Little Rock, AR
10.2014 - 09.2015
Family Service Worker (Full time) 40+ hrs weekly
Lonoke County Division of Children and Family
Lonoke, A
12.2011 - 10.2014
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
University of Arkansas
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Arkansas At Little Rock
Associates - Law Enforcement
University of Arkansas At Little Rock
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of Arkansas At Little Rock
Skills
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Excellent Communication
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Organization and Time Management
- Decision-Making and Delegating
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Crisis Situations
- Case Coordination and Management
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Family Support
Accomplishments
- Alpha Delta Nu
- Letter of Commendation
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Current BLS certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse (Full Time)
US Department of Veterans Affairs
07.2019 - Current
Student Nurse Tech (Vaneep)
US Department of Veterans Affairs
01.2018 - 07.2019
Medical Support Assistant/Ward Clerk (Full time) 40hrs wkly
Veterans Affairs
07.2017 - 01.2018
Medical Support Assistant/Scheduling (Full time) 40hrs wkly
US Department
09.2015 - 07.2017
Program Eligibility Specialist (Full time) 40hrs wkly
County
10.2014 - 09.2015
Family Service Worker (Full time) 40+ hrs weekly
Lonoke County Division of Children and Family
12.2011 - 10.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
University of Arkansas
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Arkansas At Little Rock
Associates - Law Enforcement
University of Arkansas At Little Rock
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of Arkansas At Little Rock
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