Kristy Briggs
Eldred,PA
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional whom understands the importance of building positive working relationships. Ability to provide a knowledgeable and quality experience with each patient interaction. Skilled in a variety of inpatient and outpatient clinic settings including: Critical care, Behavioral Health, Acute Care, Pediatric Care, and Geriatrics.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinic Administrative Nurse
Sweden Valley Manor
09.2020 - 09.2024
- Leader of Infection Control and Wound Care Program of a 128 bed facility
- Facilitated quality improvement initiatives annually and as identified
- Served as a liaison between departments to facilitate communication regarding best practices in infection prevention and control.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for effective infection prevention strategies and initiatives.
- Evaluated patients'' wounds and recommended appropriate treatments, expediting the healing process.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory guidelines, minimizing risk of fines or penalties due to noncompliance.
Charge Nurse
Lakeview Senior Care and Living
01.2019 - 09.2020
- Advocated for patient needs with balanced approach incorporating evidence-based practices, outcome targets, and current unit capacities
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team with abilities in assessment, planning, and implementation of healthcare goals
Care Manager
Visiting Nurses Association of Northwest Pennsylvania (VNA)
09.2017 - 01.2019
- Educated patients and families on disease management, medication safety, and at-home healthcare strategies to promote selfcare and reduce rehospitalizations.
- Coordinated with PT, OT, ST, and HHA to support patient needs
- Provided care to patients by drawing labs, establishing, and administering IVs, providing wound care, and medication management in their home setting.
Clinic Care Manager
Aveanna Healthcare
01.2017 - 09.2017
- Able to provide care to patients with PDN needs and SV, including: experience with insurance authorizations, developing 485, POT, and the direct supervision and management of field staff
- Educated and supervised new field staff and home health aides through oversight new hire orientation and direct/on-site supervision, and provided ongoing training throughout the year.
- Provided appropriate care through developing 485/ POTs for a wide variety of patients including medically fragile children.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families through empathetic listening and compassionate communication techniques.
Education
Associate in Science (A.S.), Nursing -
Jamestown Community College
Olean, NY06.2010
Skills
- Clinical Leadership
- Quality Improvement
- Wound Care Quality Improvement
- Infection Control
- Training staff
- High level of autonomy
- Acute care expertise
- Geriatric Nursing
- Home Health Care
Certification
- BLS for Healthcare Providers, 06/25
- Infection Preventionist Certification
- RN, 618503
References
Available upon request
Accomplishments
Managed effective Infection Control Program that met state and federal guidelines
Management successful wound care program and lowered in-house acquired pressure ulcer percentages to national average
Timeline
Clinic Administrative Nurse
Sweden Valley Manor
09.2020 - 09.2024
Charge Nurse
Lakeview Senior Care and Living
01.2019 - 09.2020
Care Manager
Visiting Nurses Association of Northwest Pennsylvania (VNA)
09.2017 - 01.2019
Clinic Care Manager
Aveanna Healthcare
01.2017 - 09.2017
Associate in Science (A.S.), Nursing -
Jamestown Community College
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