KRISTY HOWARD
Oklahoma City,OK
Summary
Driven Registered Nurse with over 15 years of experience caring for patients within multiple areas of nursing. Smoothly delivering comprehensive care and delegating tasks according to patient needs and personnel skillsets. Dedicated to providing top quality care within a multidisciplinary team environment.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
ER Registered Nurse
Rapid Temps Inc./ VA Hospital OKC
Albuquerque , NM
09.2023 - Current
- Performed diagnostic tests, administered medications, and provided treatments according to physicians' orders.
- Provided direct patient care in an emergency room setting including triage, assessment, stabilization, and monitoring of patients.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop patient treatment plans.
- Managed a high volume of patients while prioritizing emergent cases for timely interventions.
- Responded quickly to life threatening situations by providing advanced cardiac life support measures when needed.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, temperature and blood pressure levels at regular intervals throughout shift hours.
- Ensured compliance with hospital policies regarding safety standards, infection control protocols and medication administration practices.
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
RN, ICU
Gifted Healthcare/ OUMC
Oklahoma City , OK
01.2021 - 09.2023
- Performed daily rounds to assess patient condition and provide education to families regarding treatments and prognoses.
- Kept track of patients' changing pain levels and proactively worked to minimize excess pain or discomfort.
- Identified abnormal and critical respiratory patterns through direct pulmonary assessments.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Checked on patients regularly to track progress with treatments, changes in symptoms and need for emergency interventions.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Detected emerging problems by monitoring patients' behavior, vital signs and fluid intake and output.
COVID FEMA/ER/ICU Clinical Nurse
KRUCIAL STAFFING
Kansas City , KS
09.2020 - 12.2021
- Assessed patients for changes in condition and reported any abnormalities to the physician.
- Provided direct patient care, including wound dressing, administering medications, catheterization, and IV therapy.
- Monitored vital signs and performed other diagnostic tests as required.
- Maintained accurate documentation in the medical record according to hospital policy.
- Ensured compliance with all regulatory standards related to nursing practice within ICU setting.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess complex situations and make appropriate decisions in emergency situations.
- Demonstrated leadership by serving as charge nurse when needed.
- Provided emotional support to patients during difficult times.
- Responded quickly to code blue calls providing advanced life support measures as necessary.
- Provided direct care in surgical, cardiac and neurological critical care units.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
RN
Oklahoma University Health Sciences Center
Oklahoma City , OK
05.2009 - 01.2020
- Flexibility In working many Units throughout the hospital. Experience in Medical-Surgical, Ortho/Trauma, Oncology, Surgical ICU, Medical ICU, Neuro ICU, Trauma ICU, PACU , Emergency Room, and Interventional Radiology.
- Experience in training New Nurses and being a Charge Nurse. Assisted with making schedules, dealing with Unit conflicts, and implementing hospital policies to protect the patients , staff, and family rights.
- Care for patients experiencing acute traumas, cardiac arrest, Strokes, and gunshot wounds.
- Experience with conscious sedation in a procedural setting.
ER Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City , OK
01.2012 - 02.2014
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Administered intravenous fluids and medications as ordered by physicians or nurse practitioners.
- Coordinated transfers between departments within the hospital or outside facilities based on patient needs.
- Provided post-operative care for surgical procedures performed in the ER environment.
- Participated in quality assurance activities to ensure that established standards of care were being met.
- Contributed to clinical research projects related to ER nursing practice.
- Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Pensacola Christian College
Pensacola, FL05-2009
Skills
- Organized
- Professional
- Flexible
- Personable
- Teamwork
- Independent
- Leadership
- Training Staff
- Preceptor Experience
- Charge Nurse Experience
- Management/Scheduling Experience
- Critical Thinking
- Positive Attitude
Certifications
- RN Multistate License R0096489
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Life Support (PALS)
- NIH Stroke Certification
References
- Donna Blach: ER Provider (405) 740-7431 Donnafnp1@aol.com
- Alyson Prince: ER Manager (405) 496-1925 alyson.prince2@va.gov
- Angela Curran: Nurse Recruitment Manager (405) 404-4101 angela.curran2@va.gov
- Skye Sandell: (405) 747-4804 Skyecassidy1981@gmail.com
- Amber Colvin: Nurse Manager (903) 826-3708 Amberlea0608@gmail.com
- Amy Harryman: House Supervisor RN (405) 249-1282 spike2477@yahoo.com
- Anton Hicks: ER Provider PA-C (240) 593-5166 anthicks03@yahoo.com
Associations
- Oklahoma Nurses Association
- Emergency Nurses Association
- American Nurses Association
- National Institute of Nursing Research
- Shared Governance Committee 2009-2020
Timeline
ER Registered Nurse
Rapid Temps Inc./ VA Hospital OKC
09.2023 - Current
RN, ICU
Gifted Healthcare/ OUMC
01.2021 - 09.2023
COVID FEMA/ER/ICU Clinical Nurse
KRUCIAL STAFFING
09.2020 - 12.2021
ER Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City
01.2012 - 02.2014
RN
Oklahoma University Health Sciences Center
05.2009 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Pensacola Christian College
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