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Kristine Whisenhunt

Keizer,OR

Summary

Experienced LPN with diverse background in caring for individuals across various age groups, including adolescents to geriatrics, in long-term care, rehab, behavioral, assisted living, and skilled nursing. Demonstrates exceptional efficiency in managing high patient ratio and frequent turnover by adhering to established protocols, promptly identifying abnormalities, and fostering positive teamwork. Proficient in conducting thorough assessments, utilizing critical thinking skills, advocating for patients' needs, and effectively communicating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient safety and delivery of high-quality care.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

LPN - Per Diem

NURSA
10.2023 - Current
  • Wound care treatments
  • Assess, evaluate, and document
  • Prepare and administer medications, and treatment and review medication cards for completeness and accuracy
  • IV antibiotics Therapy
  • EHR, PCC, Matrix
  • Admit, transfer, and discharge patient
  • Collaborate and assist RNs and physicians in creating appropriate resident goals/ care plans based on nursing needs

LPN - Float Pool

Avastaff - Avamere
10.2023 - 07.2024
  • Prepare and administer medications, and treatment and review medication cards for completeness and accuracy
  • Peripheral Blood draws, IV antibiotics Therapy
  • EHR - PCC
  • Admit, transfer, and discharge patient
  • Collaborate and assist RNs and physicians in creating appropriate resident goals/ care plans based on nursing needs
  • Float to different Avamere facilities and develop and maintain rapport with nursing staff, another department staff, residents' families, and all other individuals involved in resident care

CNAII

Legacy Meridian Park
01.2017 - 03.2021
  • Prep patients before surgery, provide post-surgical care, medical overflow, care for acute/chronic illnesses, and personalize care for patients with mental illness
  • Removal of IVs and Foley catheters
  • Experience with Jackson-Pratt/Hemovac drains
  • Collect specimens
  • Ensure patients receive an appropriate diet
  • Review dietary restrictions, food allergies, and preferences
  • Measure/record food and liquid intake
  • Record vital signs
  • Observe and report patients for changes

MedTech / CNA

Hillside Care Manor
01.2014 - 12.2016
  • Long-term care, Alzheimer's unit
  • Supervise caregivers
  • Administer medications and treatments, re-order medications
  • Electronic charting/progress notes
  • Resident assessments, activity coordinating, care coordination

Education

Practical Nursing -

Institute of Technology
Salem, OR
09.2023

Associate - General Studies

Portland Community College
Portland, OR
12.2021

High school or equivalent -

Reynolds High School
Troutdale, OR
06.2011

Skills

  • Basic Life Support
  • Customer Service
  • EHR
  • Computer Literacy
  • Medication administration
  • Geriatric nursing
  • Wound care

Timeline

LPN - Per Diem

NURSA
10.2023 - Current

LPN - Float Pool

Avastaff - Avamere
10.2023 - 07.2024

CNAII

Legacy Meridian Park
01.2017 - 03.2021

MedTech / CNA

Hillside Care Manor
01.2014 - 12.2016

Associate - General Studies

Portland Community College

High school or equivalent -

Reynolds High School

Practical Nursing -

Institute of Technology
Kristine Whisenhunt