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Kristopher Short
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Lee’s Summit,Missouri
Summary
Empathetic Acute Care Nurse Practitioner focused on providing quality care and maintaining direct lines of communication with patients and healthcare team. While being a new Practitioner, considered a calm, understanding professional with exceptional knowledge in medical diagnosis, evaluation, and testing; bringing over 20 years of additional nursing, treating acute and chronic medical conditions through physical examinations and collaboration. Possessing sound critical thinking and decision-making skills, thriving in stressful/critical environments and situations.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
9
9
Certifications
Work History
Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner
Mosaic Life Care Hospitalist Group
St. Joseph, MO
08.2022 - Current
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
- Formulated lists of current and past medical conditions.
- Used Cerner and Epic to create detailed patient reports on patient's condition status and treatments received.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Appropriately diagnosed and treated variety of diseases and injuries through careful questioning and assessment of patient symptoms.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Managed critical events throughout the hospital as part of the Rapid Response Team.
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
Legal Nurse Consultant
KMS Consultants, LLC
Lee's Summit, MO
12.2010 - Current
- Deliver expert consultation through detailed case reviews, including data collection and resource review
- Provide expert witness testimony as needed during litigation
- Locate expert witnesses for law firms requiring specific knowledge for litigation
- Assist in question preparation for depositions based on available material
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
Overland Park, KS
01.2021 - 08.2022
- Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent and geriatric ICU patients.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Supervised new employees and student nurses to promote adherence to established patient care standards and practices.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Followed HCA ethical values and principles and adhered to HIPAA medical record regulations to promote patients' privacy.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Mosaic Life Care
St. Joseph, MO
04.2018 - 04.2021
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Lee's Summit Medical Center
Lee's Summit, MO
09.2019 - 12.2020
- Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent and geriatric ICU patients.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Supervised new employees and student nurses to promote adherence to established patient care standards and practices.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Followed HCA ethical values and principles and adhered to HIPAA medical record regulations to promote patients' privacy.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Director of Nursing
Edgewood Manor Nursing & Rehab
Raytown, MO
05.2017 - 05.2018
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
- Collaborated with staff, management and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Evaluated work performance of 96 nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents and families.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
- Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
- Planned and assigned workload to 96-person nursing staff to direct patient care.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
Director of Nursing Services
Brook Chateau Nursing Care & Rehab
Kansas City, MO
05.2016 - 05.2017
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
- Collaborated with staff, management and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Evaluated work performance of 96 nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents and families.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
- Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
- Planned and assigned workload to 96-person nursing staff to direct patient care.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
Nurse Supervisor
Sweet Springs Villa
Sweet Springs, MO
01.2016 - 05.2016
- Kept facility in compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and other applicable guidelines.
- Trained, evaluated and coached clinical staff to improve performance.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Supervised, directed and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Assisted with caring for specific patients by utilizing excellent clinical skills and judgment.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Supervised professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
Registered Nurse, ICU
Parallon Workforce Management Solutions
Overland Park, KS
03.2011 - 06.2012
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Registered Nurse, ICU
Research Medical Center
Kansas City, MO
11.2005 - 12.2010
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
Registered Nurse, ICU
Lake Regional Health Center
Osage Beach, MO
08.2004 - 11.2005
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
Registered Nurse, ICU
Capitol Region Medical Center
Jefferson City, MO
07.2003 - 08.2004
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Navy Corpsman
United States Navy, USN
Camp Pendleton South, CA
03.1990 - 07.2003
- Provided emergency medical care and conducted physical exams and interviews to gain medical history and relevant health data.
- Administered medical care for range of conditions and basic health concerns, including emergency trauma and medical care for enemy combatants and service members, alike.
- Coordinated and executed transport of sick and injured patients.
- Provided leadership, delegation and exceptional medical service in high-pressure situations.
- Maintained treatment records and reports for over 1,200 Marines and Sailors
- Assisted over 300 Marines and Sailors in returning to full duty, cutting downtime and expenses.
- Rendered emergency medical treatment and administered immunization programs.
- Evaluated injured or ill persons to determine nature and extent of concerns.
- Stabilized serious and critical patients for transport to medical facilities with advanced care teams.
- Assisted in air transport of serious and critical patients, maintaining stability using emergent procedures including chest tube placement and rapid transfusion.
- Implemented emergency airway management, including emergent cricothyrotomy and endotracheal intubation, at scenes and during transport.
- Conveyed information about conditions and field treatments given to medical facility staff.
- Prioritized medical procedures based on severity of concern and available resources.
- Learned new techniques to better serve patients' needs.
- Maintained operational organization by ensuring equipment functionality, inventory levels and service member medical training.
- Achieved rank of Chief Petty Officer (E-7)
Education
Master of Science in Nursing - Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Rockhurst University
Kansas City, MO 05.2020 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
University of Missouri - Columbia
Columbia, MO 05.2001 - 05.2003
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Chemistry
University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MO 08.1994 - 05.1998
Skills
Acute care expertise
undefinedCertification
Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN)
Software
Cerner
Epic
Microsoft Excel
Google Docs
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Office
Professional Organizations
American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Society of Critical Care Medicine
Association of Critical Care Nurses
Emergency Nurses Association
Society of Trauma Nurses
American Legion
Timeline
Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner
Mosaic Life Care Hospitalist Group
08.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
01.2021 - 08.2022
Master of Science in Nursing - Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Rockhurst University
05.2020 - 05.2022
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Lee's Summit Medical Center
09.2019 - 12.2020
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Mosaic Life Care
04.2018 - 04.2021
Director of Nursing
Edgewood Manor Nursing & Rehab
05.2017 - 05.2018
Director of Nursing Services
Brook Chateau Nursing Care & Rehab
05.2016 - 05.2017
Nurse Supervisor
Sweet Springs Villa
01.2016 - 05.2016
Registered Nurse, ICU
Parallon Workforce Management Solutions
03.2011 - 06.2012
Legal Nurse Consultant
KMS Consultants, LLC
12.2010 - Current
Registered Nurse, ICU
Research Medical Center
11.2005 - 12.2010
Registered Nurse, ICU
Lake Regional Health Center
08.2004 - 11.2005
Registered Nurse, ICU
Capitol Region Medical Center
07.2003 - 08.2004
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
University of Missouri - Columbia
05.2001 - 05.2003
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Chemistry
University of Central Missouri
08.1994 - 05.1998
Navy Corpsman
United States Navy, USN
03.1990 - 07.2003
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