Kristopher Owens
Saint Joseph,MO
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with a progressive career history in direct patient care, triage, and care coordination in a 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
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Mosaic Life Care At St. Joseph - Medical Center
2021.05 - Current
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals, and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Mosaic Life Care At St. Joseph - Medical Center
2020.09 - 2021.05
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Flight & Operational Medical Technician
Missouri Air National Guard
2012.11 - Current
- Responded to emergencies with speed, efficiency, and knowledgeable assistance.
- Taught personnel to mitigate environmental hazards and properly use personal protective equipment such as chem gear for battle scenarios.
- Conducted realistic training scenarios to prepare medical team members and provide realistic battle or mass-casualty scenarios.
- Completed patient care reports and checklists of daily duties per established military practices, guidelines, and regulations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO05.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
North Central Missouri College
Trenton, MO 05.2021
No Degree - Practical Nursing
North Central Missouri College
Trenton, MO07.2020
Skills
- Midline Placement Trained
- Medication Administration
- Intravenous therapy
- Patient Assessments
- Vitals monitoring
- Patient Condition Monitoring
Certification
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- TNCC - Trauma Nursing Core Course
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Mosaic Life Care At St. Joseph - Medical Center
2021.05 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Mosaic Life Care At St. Joseph - Medical Center
2020.09 - 2021.05
Flight & Operational Medical Technician
Missouri Air National Guard
2012.11 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northwest Missouri State University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
North Central Missouri College
No Degree - Practical Nursing
North Central Missouri College
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- TNCC - Trauma Nursing Core Course
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