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Kristy Walker

Mayo,FL

Summary

A dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with 19 years of diverse clinical experience, seeking to transition to a Registered Nurse role, eager to expand skills and provide comprehensive patient care by utilizing strong foundational nursing knowledge, exceptional bedside manner, and proven ability to manage complex patient situations.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse

Nurse Staffing Agency
Jacksonville, FL
01.2007 - Current
  • Currently working with the Department of Corrections and long-term care facilities, traveling to 20 different facilities
  • Communicate with the Mental Health department on-site and at a regional level
  • Communicate with the on-site medical clinic and off-site physicians to coordinate patient care
  • Coordinate with security for patient movement
  • Educate patients on KOP (Keep On Person) and single-dose medications
  • Distribute both KOP and single dose of medications per physician's orders
  • Assess patients with potentially emergent injuries and inform the physicians of the assessment
  • After hours, determine if potentially emergent injuries should be treated on site or at outside facilities
  • Manage Sick Call clinic by assessing patient and administering first aid, wound care, eye care and distributing OTC medications
  • Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
  • Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
  • Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
  • Conducted regular rounds to assess the status of assigned patients.

Clinical Research Coordinator

University of Florida, College of Medicine
Gainesville, FL
01.2008 - 09.2008
  • Reviewed inclusion/exclusion criteria with patients to ensure eligibility to participate in a study
  • Interacted with Primary Investigator to review patient data
  • Reviewed and witnessed the consenting process for subjects
  • Prepared study-specific documents for pre-study screening
  • Monitored staff to assure adherence to clinical protocols

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing -

Galen College of Nursing
Gainesville, FL
03-2025

Licensed Paractical Nurse -

Suwannee Hamilton Vo-Tech
Live Oak, FL
07-2006

Timeline

Clinical Research Coordinator

University of Florida, College of Medicine
01.2008 - 09.2008

Licensed Practical Nurse

Nurse Staffing Agency
01.2007 - Current

Associate Degree in Nursing -

Galen College of Nursing

Licensed Paractical Nurse -

Suwannee Hamilton Vo-Tech

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