KRISTY GATES QUENNEVILLE
PEARL,USA
Summary
Professional Registered Nurse with 18 years experience in the medical field. Calm demeanor, efficient problem-solving approach and work ethic. Strong patient advocate with excellent communication skills. Experience in multiple nursing fields. Wound care experience with all types of wounds. experience with wound vacuum system, PICO dressings, and pressure injury treatments. Exceptional nursing skills.
Charge nursing professional with focus on patient care and team leadership. Strong skills in clinical decision-making, patient assessment, and care planning. Known for effective communication, adaptability, and teamwork. Dependable in high-pressure environments with commitment to achieving optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Nurse
MS Baptist Medical Center
05.2024 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
Travel Registered Nurse
Ascension St. Francis
12.2023 - 04.2024
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Surgical Floor Nurse
MS Baptist Medical Center
10.2021 - 12.2023
- Communicated medical information and discharge instructions to patients and families to reduce return visits
- Assessed patients immediately following surgery to identify and resolve potential complications
- Administered medications and treatment to 6 patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
ER Registered Nurse
UMMC
04.2021 - 10.2021
- Planned, prioritized and provided nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills to support comfort and safety of patients and families
- Adhered to required infection control, isolation procedures and aseptic techniques in delivery of patient care
- Assembled equipment and supplies for diagnostic or treatment procedures in specialty service areas
- Fostered professional collaboration and participation of staff in decisions affecting patient care and practice environment
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation
Travel Registered Nurse Med tele
Aya Healthcare
08.2020 - 03.2021
- Delivered outstanding care to 6 patients with various diagnoses
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Documented patient interactions and interventions in EPIC EMR
Nurse Manager
MS Baptist Medical Center
09.2019 - 05.2020
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise
- Supervised, directed and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff
- Reviewed department performance and adjusted coverage to compensate for changing conditions
- Managed 40 nurses and nursing activities in 450-bed hospital by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards
Head Nurse
Mississippi Baptist Medical Center
11.2018 - 09.2019
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations
- Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care
- Performed patient assessments and adjusted care plans accordingly
- Strengthened unit care standards and policies with focus on patient safety and dignity
- Established and continuously optimized unit schedules and individual work assignments
3B Medical/Surgical Unit
Mississippi Baptist Medical Center
10.2013 - 10.2018
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake
- Managed caseload of 6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy and wound care
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions
LPN Office Nurse
Surgical Clinic Associates
03.2006 - 10.2013
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mississippi University For Women
Columbus, MS05.2017
Associate Degree - Nursing
Hinds Community College
Jackson, MS05.2013
LPN - Nursing
Hinds Community College
Pearl, MS03.2006
High School Diploma -
Wingfield High School
Jackson, MS05.1999
Skills
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Compassionate and Caring
- Pain Prevention
- Treatment Preparation
- EMR Systems
- Wound care
- Wound vac treatments
- Pressure injury wound care
- Wound care for surgical incisions
- Decision-making
- Care coordination
- Clinical leadership
- Team leadership
Timeline
Charge Nurse
MS Baptist Medical Center
05.2024 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse
Ascension St. Francis
12.2023 - 04.2024
Surgical Floor Nurse
MS Baptist Medical Center
10.2021 - 12.2023
ER Registered Nurse
UMMC
04.2021 - 10.2021
Travel Registered Nurse Med tele
Aya Healthcare
08.2020 - 03.2021
Nurse Manager
MS Baptist Medical Center
09.2019 - 05.2020
Head Nurse
Mississippi Baptist Medical Center
11.2018 - 09.2019
3B Medical/Surgical Unit
Mississippi Baptist Medical Center
10.2013 - 10.2018
LPN Office Nurse
Surgical Clinic Associates
03.2006 - 10.2013
Associate Degree - Nursing
Hinds Community College
LPN - Nursing
Hinds Community College
High School Diploma -
Wingfield High School
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mississippi University For Women
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