Krysta Keteltas
Sanger
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at HCA, skilled in advanced cardiac life support and critical thinking. Enhancing patient outcomes through evidence-based care and effective collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. Adept at mentoring staff and fostering a positive work environment, ensuring high-quality patient care.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
HCA
2020 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care standards.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement personalized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management, medication adherence, and lifestyle changes.
- Mentored junior nursing staff in best practices for patient assessment and care delivery.
- Monitored vital signs and provided critical interventions in emergency situations effectively.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
LVN
18 and Under MD
2012 - 2019
- Administered medications and treatments under physician supervision to ensure patient safety and compliance.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions to facilitate timely interventions.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for pediatric patients.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies, fostering improved understanding of conditions.
- Trained new staff on clinical procedures and safety protocols, ensuring adherence to best practices in patient care.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Streamlined patient flow in a busy clinic setting, ensuring timely access to care for all patients.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
Sno Technician
Bahama Bucks
05.2008 - 2014
- Operated sno cone machine to prepare and serve high-quality treats efficiently.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work area to ensure optimal food safety standards.
- Assisted in training new staff on equipment usage and customer service protocols.
- Engaged with customers to provide product recommendations and enhance overall experience.
- Collaborated with team members to improve workflow during peak service times.
Education
Bachelor of Science - BSN
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX05.2023
ADN
NCTC
Gainesville, TX05.2020
LVN
NCTC
Corinth05.2012
Skills
- Registered Nurse license number 969710
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
- Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC)
Timeline
Sno Technician
Bahama Bucks
05.2008 - 2014
Registered Nurse
HCA
2020 - Current
LVN
18 and Under MD
2012 - 2019
Bachelor of Science - BSN
Texas Tech University
ADN
NCTC
LVN
NCTC