Kristine Silvia
Windsor,Connecutict
Summary
Compassionate and patient-centered ICU Staff Nurse with clinical experience treating critically ill patients. Strong history of delivering empathetic care and providing emotional support to patients throughout treatment and hospital stays, Confident in my assessments , not afraid to seek out help and ask questions in any situation . I am excited to extend my education and knowledge throughout my lifetime career as as RN. I am currently looking to create a substantial work-life balance for myself and family by seeking out new employment .
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
RN, ICU
ECHN Manchester Memorial Hospital
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection. Documenting patient care, with each interaction and vitals every hour.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies, and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Collaborated with physicians, wound care , pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Monitoring patient status and titrating IV medication per protocol , Cardiac, Vasopressors, Sedation and Insulin drips
- Initiated loading doses to high/ moderate risk detoxing patients with continued CIWA scoring
- Worked with intubated and sedated patients , closely monitoring status and reporting any changes.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
RN, Critical Care
St.Francis Hospital And Medical Center
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Assisted patients to maintain current understanding of conditions and presentations.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess, plan and implement evidence-based patient care..
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Conducted, documented patient assessments, care interactions and vitals, analyzed lab results define care requirements.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Care for patients with chronic trachs and ostomies
- NIHSS and CIWA assessments , follow up with proper protocol care based on scores.
Massage Therapist/Esthetician
Body And Sole Spa Therapies
08.2016 - 03.2020
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients through professional communication and follow-up to increase satisfactions and build rapport.
- Created comfortable and professional environment.
- Assessed medical histories and conditions of clients to determine contraindications to massage services.
- Demonstrated knowledge of anatomy and physiology to better understand body and inform massage techniques.
- Provided safe, effective, and appropriate massage therapy techniques during customer appointments.
- Maintained client treatment records and designed long-term care programs for return customers.
- Developed customized facial treatments for individual clients to address specific skin care needs.
- Analyzed skin condition and made appropriate product recommendations.
- Discussed procedures and treatment options with clients.
- Created repeat business by developing long-term relationships with regular customers.
Dental Assistant/Office Assistant
Columbia Dental
08.2003 - 02.2016
- Assisted with dental procedures in the areas of general dentistry, oral surgery and pediatric dentistry.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Scheduled, rescheduled, and cancelled appointments for dental patients.
- Helped patients complete necessary medical forms and documentation.
- Frequently double-checked patient histories and current information while scheduling follow-ups and other appointments.
- Prepared insurance claim forms, explained benefits, and outlined pricing details for procedures and services.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Capital Community College
Hartford, CT05.2022
Licensed Esthetician - Skin Care
International Institute of Cosmetology
Wethersfield, CT05.2015
Licensed Massage Therapist - Massage Therapy
Connecticut Center For Massage Therapy - Newington
Newington, CT05.2012
Skills
- Critical Care Nursing
- Neurological Assessments
- Pain Management Techniques
- Pulmonary Conditions/ Assessments
- Patient Medical Histories
- Tracheostomy, ostomy and wound care Care
- Patient Health Information Access
- Cardiovascular Intensive Care
- Intervention Recommendations
- Completion of ECCO via Heathstream 2022
- Completion of NIHSS via Healthstream 2022-2023
- RQI quarterly assessments , up to date through EHCN
- Issue Assessment and Monitoring
- Endotracheal Intubation/ Sedated Patient Care
- Coronary Artery / Vascular Disease Knowledge
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Diagnostic Procedures
Timeline
RN, ICU
ECHN Manchester Memorial Hospital
01.2023 - 08.2023
RN, Critical Care
St.Francis Hospital And Medical Center
06.2022 - 12.2022
Massage Therapist/Esthetician
Body And Sole Spa Therapies
08.2016 - 03.2020
Dental Assistant/Office Assistant
Columbia Dental
08.2003 - 02.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Capital Community College
Licensed Esthetician - Skin Care
International Institute of Cosmetology
Licensed Massage Therapist - Massage Therapy
Connecticut Center For Massage Therapy - Newington
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