Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
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Kristy Anderson

Knoxville,TN

Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Knoxville Recovery Center, skilled in patient assessments and addiction counseling. Proven ability to administer medications effectively while fostering a supportive environment. Adept at collaborating with healthcare teams to enhance patient care and outcomes, ensuring safety and well-being during critical detox phases.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Knoxville Recovery Center
07.2023 - 09.2025
  • Administered medications and treatments for patients undergoing detox while monitoring reactions.
  • Evaluated patients throughout detox phase to gauge response and adjust care plans accordingly.

Behavioral Health Technician

Knoxville Recovery Center
06.2022 - 08.2023
  • Conducted patient rounds to check on residents.
  • Recognized individuals under influence of drugs or alcohol and typical behaviors associated with each.
  • Assisted patients with general needs and care while going through the detoxing period.
  • Conducted client rounds to check on residents.
  • Searched resident belongings prior to and during stays.

Behavioral Health Technician

Village Behavioral Health
02.2021 - 06.2022
  • Conducted client rounds to check on residents.
  • Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
  • Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
  • Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.

Production Worker

Express Employment Services
11.2019 - 02.2021

Assignment at Lifetime on production line assemplying kayaks.

Assignment at O'Reilly Auto Parts warehouse picking parts to fill customers' order.

Registered Nurse

Tennova Medical Center
02.2014 - 04.2017
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Educated patients and families on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Staff nurse on medical surgery unit.

Education

Bachelor's Of Science - Nursing

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Knoxville, TN
05.2000

Skills

  • Patient assessments and care
  • Medication administration
  • Mental health support
  • Intake and discharge processes
  • Addiction counseling
  • Medication Administration

Accomplishments

    Perfect attendance

Certification

BLS

NCI Training

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Knoxville Recovery Center
07.2023 - 09.2025

Behavioral Health Technician

Knoxville Recovery Center
06.2022 - 08.2023

Behavioral Health Technician

Village Behavioral Health
02.2021 - 06.2022

Production Worker

Express Employment Services
11.2019 - 02.2021

Registered Nurse

Tennova Medical Center
02.2014 - 04.2017

Bachelor's Of Science - Nursing

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville