Kristyn Elam Ferris
Moore
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated registered nurse with a strong focus on patient care, seeking to contribute to a dynamic medical practice. Extensive experience in managing advanced life support for critically ill patients in Neuro/Trauma and Cardiac ICU settings, coupled with a deep commitment to enhancing patient outcomes. Proven ability to deliver empathetic care while leveraging clinical expertise to support patients and families during challenging times. Eager to bring a wealth of knowledge and a patient-centered approach to a growing healthcare team.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
RN CVICU Staff Nurse
OU Children's Hospital
03.2025 - 03.2026
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Monitored patient conditions, documenting changes and reporting critical information to healthcare team.
- Educated families about pediatric health concerns and post-discharge care requirements.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care strategies for complex cases.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives, enhancing patient safety and satisfaction measures.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, providing guidance on best practices and clinical procedures.
- Managed emergency situations effectively, utilizing advanced life support techniques when necessary.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
RN Case Manager
Centric Hospice
06.2024 - 01.2025
- Managed patient care plans, ensuring compliance with hospice regulations and guidelines.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and adjust treatment strategies.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patient needs, facilitating personalized care tailored to individual requirements.
- Developed educational materials for families, enhancing understanding of hospice services and procedures.
- Streamlined documentation processes, improving accuracy and efficiency in patient record-keeping.
Registered Nurse/ Field Staff Nurse/ Case Manager
Lifespring Home Health Care
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Recovery from surgery. Assist Chronic Illness sufferers. Patients too ill to take care of themselves. Condition that requires regular medical attention. This licensed and trained professional coordinates and manages the patient’s care, evaluates their condition and needs, and implements the Physician’s treatment plan. Others services include but not limited to; Wound care, Assessments, Infusion Therapy, Cardiovascular care, Diabetes care, Oncology care, Ostomy care, Pulmonary Care, Anodyne Therapy, Tracheostomy care, Telehealth, & Teaching.
Registered Nurse/Travel ICU nurse
Cross Country Healthcare
02.2023 - 08.2023
- Provides direct patient care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of Select Specialty Hospital. Positive patient care by evaluating, planning, and implementing effective plans of care and communicating with both patients and their families. Performing complex assessment and intervention for better health and faster recovery for patients. Making sound decisions in response to critical changes in condition/response to treatment while maintaining a calm demeanor. Utilizing the EPIC to document patient care. Effectively coordinating with physicians and team members regarding changes in patient status, symptomology, results of diagnostic tests and critical test values
Registered Hemodialysis Nurse
Davita Heartland
11.2022 - 03.2023
- Registered Nurse providing professional care for patients; assist assigned staff members in the delivery of care; perform patient assessments for the review of the lead nurse; obtain vital signs and appropriate data, evaluate data and intervene as appropriate, upon the authorization of the Lead Nurse; initiate and terminate dialysis treatments on patients with permanent fistulas, grafts or catheters; Under the direction of the Clinical Manager and Lead Nurse, administer medications and intravenous solutions, maintain records and reports to evaluate delivery of patient care and communicate to Lead Nurse relevant facts about patient, action taken and patient responses. Once training is complete, I as the RN will become the lead nurse on the floor every shift.
Registered Nurse Neuro/Trauma ICU
Health Carousel Travel Nursing
08.2020 - 06.2022
- Provides direct patient care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of St Francis Hospital Tulsa Oklahoma. Positive patient care by evaluating, planning, and implementing effective plans of care and communicating with both patients and their families. Performing complex assessment and intervention for better health and faster recovery for patients. Making sound decisions in response to critical changes in condition/response to treatment while maintaining a calm demeanor. Utilizing the EPIC to document patient care. Effectively coordinating with physicians and team members regarding changes in patient status, symptomology, results of diagnostic tests and critical test values
Registered Nurse/OR Nurse Circulator
Surgical Hospital of Oklahoma
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Providing positive patient care in the operating room during general, gynocological, podiatry, Orthopedic, pain management, & urology surgeries. Transporting patients from holding into the operating room and on to the surgical table. Performing appropriate Time Out on patient once in the OR and preparing patient for surgery by using surgical prep scrub to area of treatment. Assisting Scrubs techs, Surgeons, and Anesthesia during surgical procedures. Documenting all patient care during surgical treatments using Cerner charting system. Traveling with patients to PACU and giving report to PACU nursing staff post op.
Registered Nurse ICU/CCU
MSN/Cross Country Medical
07.2019 - 08.2020
- Provides direct patient care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of Integris Hospital & Ingalls Chicago University Hospital. Positive patient care by evaluating, planning, and implementing effective plans of care and communicating with both patients and their families. Performing complex assessment and intervention for better health and faster recovery for patients. Making sound decisions in response to critical changes in condition/response to treatment while maintaining a calm demeanor. Utilizing the EPIC to document patient care. Effectively coordinating with physicians and team members regarding changes in patient status, symptomology, results of diagnostic tests and critical test values.
Registered Nurse
Accell at Crystal Park
04.2019 - 07.2019
- Providing skilled nursing care and rehabilitation to both short term and long term patients at the highest standards. In addition to skilled nursing care, also providing short term rehab care after a surgical or traumatic medical experience. While providing as much autonomy as possible to skilled patients, I also participate in physical, speech, and occupational therapies, wound care treatments, and IV care. Being the RN on duty, I am acting supervisor over CNA’s, CMA’s, and LPN’s throughout the shift.
Registered Nurse- Intensive Care Unit/CCU
Saint Anthony’s Hospital SSM Health
11.2017 - 04.2019
- Provides direct patient care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of SSM Health. Positive patient care by evaluating, planning, and implementing effective plans of care and communicating with both patients and their families. Performing complex assessment and intervention for better health and faster recovery for patients. Making sound decisions in response to critical changes in condition/response to treatment while maintaining a calm demeanor. Utilizing the Electronic Health Record to document patient care. Effectively coordinating with physicians and team members regarding changes in patient status, symptomology, results of diagnostic tests and critical test values.
Licensed Practical Nurse/Registered Nurse-Pediatric Nurse
The Children’s Rehabilitation Hospital
12.2016 - 11.2017
- Provides primary delivery of quality patient care to a group of pediatric complex care/rehab patients within my scope of practice and experience and will be under the supervision of a RN Shift Supervisor. Performs tasks and responsibilities in a manner consistent with The Children’s Center Rehabilitation Hospitals Mission, Vision, Values, and Standards.
Licensed Practical Nurse/Med Surge/Wound Care/Intensive Care Unit
Kindred Hospital
11.2012 - 01.2016
- Responsible for; under the supervision of an RN/Physician, Providing total patient care, patient assessments, safe medication administration, intravenous infusions, peripheral intravenous access/Central Line/PICC line/ Hemodialysis catheter care, providing care while patient receiving blood transfusion &/or while patient receiving hemodialysis, documentation on ProTouch and paper charting with transcribing physician orders, specimen collections, tracheostomy care, Mechanical ventilation monitoring telemetry, patient and family teaching, critical drips, extensive wound care and pressure vac dressings.
Certified Nursing Assistant/ Telemetry Monitor Technician
Kindred Hospital
11.2010 - 11.2012
- Responsible for obtaining patient vital signs, blood glucose levels, monitoring intake and output, monitoring patients on telemetry in ICU or Medical Surgical unit, assisting patients with activities of daily living, assisting dependent patients with total patient care, assisting Nurses with wound dressing changes.
Education
RN program -
Tarrant County Community College
08-2017
RN program - undefined
Breckenridge School of Nursing
01-2016
LPN Program - undefined
Platt College
02-2011
Skills
- ACLS, BLS-Renewed 2025
- Neuro/stroke, Code blue/moderate sedation, Sheath removal, induced hypothermia, CRRT credentialed- 2018, Open Heart Recovery 2019
- Hemodialysis Nurse
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- High level of autonomy
- Patient education and counseling
Timeline
RN CVICU Staff Nurse
OU Children's Hospital
03.2025 - 03.2026
RN Case Manager
Centric Hospice
06.2024 - 01.2025
Registered Nurse/ Field Staff Nurse/ Case Manager
Lifespring Home Health Care
08.2023 - 06.2024
Registered Nurse/Travel ICU nurse
Cross Country Healthcare
02.2023 - 08.2023
Registered Hemodialysis Nurse
Davita Heartland
11.2022 - 03.2023
Registered Nurse/OR Nurse Circulator
Surgical Hospital of Oklahoma
08.2021 - 03.2022
Registered Nurse Neuro/Trauma ICU
Health Carousel Travel Nursing
08.2020 - 06.2022
Registered Nurse ICU/CCU
MSN/Cross Country Medical
07.2019 - 08.2020
Registered Nurse
Accell at Crystal Park
04.2019 - 07.2019
Registered Nurse- Intensive Care Unit/CCU
Saint Anthony’s Hospital SSM Health
11.2017 - 04.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse/Registered Nurse-Pediatric Nurse
The Children’s Rehabilitation Hospital
12.2016 - 11.2017
Licensed Practical Nurse/Med Surge/Wound Care/Intensive Care Unit
Kindred Hospital
11.2012 - 01.2016
Certified Nursing Assistant/ Telemetry Monitor Technician
Kindred Hospital
11.2010 - 11.2012
RN program - undefined
Breckenridge School of Nursing
LPN Program - undefined
Platt College
RN program -
Tarrant County Community College