Kristine Richard
Jennings,LA
Summary
Compassionate and highly skilled Registered Nurse (RN) with over 15 years of hands-on experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care across diverse clinical settings. Adept in patient assessments, medication administration, wound management, and care planning, with a proven ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams. Recognized for meticulous attention to detail, empathetic patient interactions, and leadership abilities that enhance team performance and patient outcomes. Committed to evidence-based practice, maintaining high standards of safety, efficiency, and personalized care in dynamic healthcare environments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Rehabilitation Hospital of Jennings
Jennings, LA
01.2022 - 03.2025
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care and recovery strategies.
- Documented patient progress accurately in electronic health records.
- Ensured compliance with infection control standards within the facility.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to the nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Assisted in rehabilitation therapies to enhance patient mobility and recovery outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care and health management strategies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients.
- Conducted routine assessments, ensuring adherence to safety standards and infection control protocols.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Mentored new nursing staff, providing guidance on best practices in patient care delivery.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
- Supported patients and families through education on home care procedures, enhancing post-discharge outcomes.
- Monitored patient reactions to medications and treatments, quickly addressing adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient recovery by providing compassionate care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Administered medications to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.
- Implemented infection control protocols, significantly reducing incidence of hospital-acquired infections.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient needs.
- Monitored vital signs, documenting changes to ensure timely interventions.
- Coordinated with pharmacy staff to ensure accurate medication dispensing, minimizing errors.
- Conducted regular patient assessments to identify changes in health status, enabling timely interventions.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Jeff Davis Home Health
Jennings, LA
01.2015 - 09.2021
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans, optimizing patient outcomes.
- Facilitated patient education on disease management and prevention, empowering individuals towards healthier lifestyles.
- Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
- Streamlined documentation processes, improving accuracy of patient records and care coordination.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Contributed to quality improvement initiatives by providing feedback on care processes and patient experiences.
- Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic communication and timely response to needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team members to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
- Enhanced patient recovery by providing compassionate care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Participated in community health programs, extending care beyond clinical setting and improving public health awareness.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Advocated for patients' needs and preferences with healthcare providers, fostering patient-centered care.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge planning and follow-up care coordination.
- Maintained meticulous records of patient care, treatments, and progress, ensuring continuity of care.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care and health management strategies.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Monitored patient reactions to medications and treatments, quickly addressing adverse reactions.
- Supported patients and families through education on home care procedures, enhancing post-discharge outcomes.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to the nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Mentored new nursing staff, providing guidance on best practices in patient care delivery.
- Monitored vital signs, documenting changes to ensure timely interventions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient recovery outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care and resources available.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Synergy/Kindred Home Health
Jennings, LA
11.2008 - 09.2015
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Participated in community health programs, extending care beyond clinical setting and improving public health awareness.
- Conducted regular patient assessments to identify changes in health status, enabling timely interventions.
- Coordinated with pharmacy staff to ensure accurate medication dispensing, minimizing errors.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to the nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Mentored new nursing staff, providing guidance on best practices in patient care delivery.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Advocated for patients' needs and preferences with healthcare providers, fostering patient-centered care.
- Supported patients and families through education on home care procedures, enhancing post-discharge outcomes.
- Facilitated patient education on disease management and prevention, empowering individuals towards healthier lifestyles.
- Monitored patient reactions to medications and treatments, quickly addressing adverse reactions.
- Led training sessions for new LPNs and nursing assistants, improving team competency and patient care standards.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Monitored vital signs, documenting changes to ensure timely interventions.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans based on patient assessments.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient recovery outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care and resources available.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge planning and follow-up care coordination.
- Maintained meticulous records of patient care, treatments, and progress, ensuring continuity of care.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Ocshner Jennings Hospital
Jennings, LA
02.2008 - 12.2008
- Delivered direct patient care to a diverse Med‑Surg population, performing vitals, focused assessments, wound care, and monitoring for changes in condition in alignment with Louisiana LPN scope of practice.
- Administered medications and treatments, including PO, IM, SQ, and IV therapy under RN supervision, ensuring accurate MAR documentation and adherence to hospital protocols.
- Monitored post‑operative patients for pain, bleeding, respiratory status, and surgical‑site complications, escalating concerns promptly to RNs and physicians.
- Performed clinical procedures such as catheter care, wound dressing changes, glucose checks, specimen collection, and EKG preparation with high accuracy and infection‑control compliance.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams including RNs, physicians, PT/OT, respiratory therapy, and case management to coordinate individualized care plans and safe discharges.
- Provided patient and family education on diagnoses, medications, post‑op care, and chronic‑disease management, improving understanding and adherence.
- Maintained accurate EHR documentation for assessments, interventions, and patient responses, ensuring complete and compliant charting for continuity of care.
- Ensured HIPAA, OSHA, and infection‑control compliance through proper PPE use, safe medication handling, and adherence to hospital safety standards.
- Supported unit workflow by assisting with admissions, discharges, patient transport, and coordination of care, contributing to efficient Med‑Surg operations.
- Demonstrated strong patient‑centered care by building rapport, addressing concerns, and promoting comfort, resulting in positive patient satisfaction feedback.
LPN Paramedical Examiner
ExamOne, a Quest Diagnostics
Lafayette, LA
05.2007 - 02.2008
- Provided direct patient care as an LPN, performing vitals, collecting laboratory specimens, and documenting medical histories with 100% accuracy while maintaining compliance with Louisiana nursing regulations.
- Conducted comprehensive insurance medical exams using clinical judgment to assess client readiness, identify red flags, and ensure complete, reliable data for underwriting.
- Performed skilled phlebotomy with a 98–100% first‑attempt success rate, minimizing client discomfort and eliminating redraws.
- Managed complex specimen collection including blood, urine, and oral fluids, maintaining strict chain‑of‑custody protocols and zero compliance violations.
- Educated patients and clients on procedure preparation, fasting requirements, post‑care instructions, and health maintenance strategies, improving satisfaction and adherence.
- Delivered mobile nursingservices across Lafayette and surrounding areas, providing professional, patient‑centered care in homes, workplaces, and clinical settings.
- Maintained accurate documentation in ExamOne systems, ensuring timely submission and supporting efficient underwriting and clinical workflows.
- Ensured HIPAA and OSHA compliance through safe equipment handling, proper PPE use, and secure management of sensitive health information.
- Improved workflow efficiency by scheduling appointments, coordinating follow‑ups, and optimizing travel routes—reducing missed appointments and increasing daily exam volume by 10–15%.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to support quality improvement initiatives and maintain high standards of patient care and regulatory compliance.
- Maintained and calibrated clinical equipment including BP cuffs, scales, and phlebotomy supplies to ensure accuracy and readiness for every exam.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Sowela Technical Community College
Lake Charles, LA05-2026
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Nursing
Morgan Smith (Sowela) Technical College
Jennings, LA05-2007
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Clinical judgment
- Infection control measures
- Wound care
- Patient education and counseling
Certification
Basic Life Support BLS Certification
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Rehabilitation Hospital of Jennings
01.2022 - 03.2025
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Jeff Davis Home Health
01.2015 - 09.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Synergy/Kindred Home Health
11.2008 - 09.2015
Licensed Practical Nurse
Ocshner Jennings Hospital
02.2008 - 12.2008
LPN Paramedical Examiner
ExamOne, a Quest Diagnostics
05.2007 - 02.2008
Associate of Science - Nursing
Sowela Technical Community College
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Nursing
Morgan Smith (Sowela) Technical College