Kristy Wethington
Liberty,KY
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse accustomed to treating diverse patient needs while managing dynamic conditions. Offering excellent clinical knowledge and judgment combined with strong documentation, and problem-solving abilities. Well-versed in managing emergent cases with grace and efficiency.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructor, Practical Nursing
Bluegrass Community Technical College
Danville , KY
08.2021 - Current
- Attended faculty meetings to brainstorm ideas and discuss methods for solving issues.
- Conducted tests and quizzes to evaluate student progress with course material.
- Observed other instructors to learn valuable techniques.
- Uploaded online lessons and tools for students to use in studies.
Telephone Triage Nurse
Ephraim McDowell Health
Danville , KY
09.2016 - 07.2021
- Requested direction from providers to determine best clinical course of action and recommendations in specific patient situations.
- Documented services discussed and provided details in electronic medical records.
- Maintained confidentiality in matters related to patient, family and client facility staff.
- Answered incoming patient calls, gathering history and symptoms to determine scope of medical complaints.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
Allied Health Adjunct Instructor
Campbellsville University
Harrodsburg , KY
10.2020 - 05.2021
- Delivered education in line with governmental, accreditation and institutional policies and procedures.
- Guided and mentored students to fully develop abilities and knowledge outlined in course plans.
- Helped students develop technical and soft skills necessary for successful medical assistant work.
- Created appropriate learning environments for students.
- Applied variety of instructional resources to meet needs of students with varying backgrounds and learning styles.
School Health Nurse
Lincoln County Board of Education
Stanford , KY
09.2008 - 06.2016
- Coordinated with families, school personnel and healthcare professionals on behalf of students to advocate for healthcare needs and provide medical information to appropriate parties.
- Evaluated students with health concerns or injuries to develop plan of care or provide reference to appropriate healthcare providers.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients, parents, teachers/school staff and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Medical/Surgical/Telemetry Nurse
Ephraim McDowell Health
Danville , KY
12.2003 - 09.2008
- Calculated and administered IV, oral and subcutaneous medications, monitoring for adverse side effects.
- Identified irregular telemetry readings and initiated corrective action plans.
- Supervised patient health parameters, including blood pressure, heart activity, blood oxygen saturation and breathing activity.
- Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with conditions such as heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease.
- Educated patients and families to manage illness with post-treatment home care needs, nutrition, exercise programs and self-administration of medication.
- Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, iN (Lexington, KY Campus)04.2011
Associate of Science - Nursing
Midway College
Midway, KY (Danville, KY Campus)12.2003
Skills
- Patient Care and Education
- Broad medical terminology knowledge
- Triaging patient concerns
- Administering medicines
- Patient advising
- Multitasking
Certification
Basic Life Support/CPR/AED/First Aid Certification from American Heart Association
Timeline
Instructor, Practical Nursing
Bluegrass Community Technical College
08.2021 - Current
Allied Health Adjunct Instructor
Campbellsville University
10.2020 - 05.2021
Telephone Triage Nurse
Ephraim McDowell Health
09.2016 - 07.2021
School Health Nurse
Lincoln County Board of Education
09.2008 - 06.2016
Medical/Surgical/Telemetry Nurse
Ephraim McDowell Health
12.2003 - 09.2008
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana Wesleyan University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Midway College
Basic Life Support/CPR/AED/First Aid Certification from American Heart Association
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