Kristy Daniels
Burnsville,NC
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Began career as a accomplished Licensed Practical Nurse with a proven track record at the NCDAC and Brian Center Health and Rehabilitation, enhancing patient outcomes through expert medication administration and compassionate care. Skilled in patient assessments and advocacy, demonstrating strong clinical judgment and empathy. Achieved a significant improvement in patient satisfaction scores, leveraging expertise in direct patient care and infection control measures. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety, and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering over 18 years of patient-facing experience. Addresses patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
NCDAC
06.2016 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Brian Center Health and Rehabilitation
11.2013 - 06.2016
- Performed wound care management with meticulous attention to detail, minimizing the risk of complications or infections.
- Demonstrated strong leadership abilities in managing challenging situations with patients, families, and healthcare professionals alike.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments, identifying changes in condition and implementing appropriate interventions promptly.
- Participated in development and implementation of quality improvement initiatives to raise healthcare standards.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Documented patient care plans and progress to enable tracking history and maintain updated records.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Assisted in coordinating transfers, discharges and admissions to establish smooth transition of patients.
- Established cordial relationships with medical personnel and staff to promote teamwork and maintain positive attitude.
- Maintained and promoted autonomy and rights of patients to provide protection and enforce dignity and respect.
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
- Educated patients to provide information on health promotion and disease prevention.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to establish proper patient care and provide education to patients and family members.
- Conducted ongoing assessments to evaluate patient progress and adjust care plans accordingly.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic procedures and therapeutic treatments, contributing to efficient patient care delivery.
- Maintained strict compliance with regulatory guidelines governing the practice of nursing within the facility environment at all times.
- Served as a mentor and preceptor for newly hired or less experienced staff members, fostering team cohesion and professional growth within the nursing team.
- Supervised nursing assistants and unlicensed staff members, ensuring adherence to established policies and procedures for quality care provision.
- Provided compassionate support to patients and families coping with illness or injury, fostering trust and positive relationships.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Madison Health And Rehab
05.2009 - 11.2013
- We have improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Yancey Nursing Center
08.2006 - 05.2009
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork through active participation in unit meetings, performance improvement initiatives, and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Enhanced patient care by performing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Yancey Nursing Center
12.2001 - 08.2006
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Streamlined communication between nursing staff, patients, and families to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
- Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Contributed positively towards patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing exceptional care and addressing their concerns.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Educated family members on caregiving techniques to better support their loved ones at home after discharge from the facility.
- Educated patients and family members on best home care practices for healing and recovery.
- Facilitated smoother transitions between medical appointments by organizing transportation arrangements for patients.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Brian Center Health and Rehabilitation
05.1997 - 07.2001
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Streamlined communication between nursing staff, patients, and families to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Contributed positively towards patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing exceptional care and addressing their concerns.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Asheville, NC06.2024
Diploma - Nursing
Mayland Community College
Spruce Pine, NC08.2006
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA Compliance
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Patient Assessment
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Patient Care
- Wound Care
- Compassion and Empathy
- Patient Monitoring
- IV setup
- Intravenous therapy
- Care Planning
- Patient Management
- Care Plan Development
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Physical assessments
- Patient care planning
- Patient Evaluation
- Telemetry monitoring
- Family Education
- Licensed RN
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Taking vitals
- Critical Care
- Collecting vitals
- Nursing staff leadership
- Medication Distribution
- Tracheostomy Care
- Precepting
- Patient Discharge
- Lab result interpretation
- Team Coordination
- EMR Systems
- Performing EKGs
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Intake and discharge
- Maintaining privacy
- Relationship Building
- Emergency Response
- Chart updating
- Vaccine administration
- Diabetes management
- Insulin medication assistance
- EMR / EHR
- High level of autonomy
- Procedure preparations
- Chronic Disease Management
- Medical assessment
- Patient Counseling
- Staff Supervision
- Diabetes and nutrition education
- Chest pain management
- Emergency Procedures
- Treatment Planning
- Emotional awareness
- Data Collection
- Emergency Care
- Administering immunizations
- Health screening
- Cardiac Care
- Acute care expertise
- Long-Term Care
- Case Management
- Geriatric Nursing
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Removing sutures
- Palliative care awareness
- Feeding pumps understanding
- Medical Records Management
- Mental Health Nursing
- Preventive health
- Seizure Management
- At-risk patient care
Certification
- RN Permanent License #371385
- LPN Permanent License #67474
- Instructor of Infectious Disease, NCDAC - 2018
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
NCDAC
06.2016 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Brian Center Health and Rehabilitation
11.2013 - 06.2016
Licensed Practical Nurse
Madison Health And Rehab
05.2009 - 11.2013
Licensed Practical Nurse
Yancey Nursing Center
08.2006 - 05.2009
Certified Nursing Assistant
Yancey Nursing Center
12.2001 - 08.2006
Certified Nursing Assistant
Brian Center Health and Rehabilitation
05.1997 - 07.2001
Associate of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Diploma - Nursing
Mayland Community College
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