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Krysta Powers

Burgaw,NC

Summary

Dynamic and compassionate RN with extensive experience at Ballad Health, specializing in cardiac care and patient education. Proven ability to develop individualized care plans and effectively monitor patient conditions. Skilled in ACLS and discharge planning, ensuring optimal patient outcomes through clinical judgment and empathy.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

RN Med Surg/PCU

Ballad Health
10.2024 - Current
  • Administered medications and treatments per physician orders to ensure patient care standards.
  • Monitored patient vital signs, documenting changes to inform treatment plans.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans for diverse patient needs.
  • Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care instructions.

RN IMC

UNC Rex Hospital
04.2024 - 10.2024

worked on cardio pulmonary step down unit with chest tubes, post-op, peritoneal dialysis and other intermediate care needs.

RN PCU

Ballad Health
04.2023 - 04.2024

I worked on PCU floor with a variety of care needs including cardiac drips, chest tubes, cardiac monitoring, post-op patients, bi-paps, managing their needs and coordinating care.

RN Step Down CTU

Atrium Health
11.2022 - 04.2023


  • Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and established protocols.
  • Monitored patient conditions, documenting changes and communicating effectively with healthcare teams.
  • worked on a step down unit focusing on cardiac step down patients. This included drips, post CABG, and any midlevel of care needed for the patient.

RN Pcu

Ballad Health
04.2022 - 11.2022
  • Administered medications and treatments following established protocols to ensure patient safety.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
  • Monitored patient vital signs, documenting changes and reporting concerns to healthcare providers promptly.
  • Educated patients and families on health management, medication adherence, and post-discharge care instructions.

RN IMCA

Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
10.2021 - 04.2022
  • I worked on cardiac IMC floor specializing with CABG, pace makers, heart transplants, LVAD's and drips.
  • Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatment plans.

RN PCU

Ballad Health
11.2020 - 11.2021

RN PCU

UNC Nash Health Care Systems
01.2020 - 09.2020

worked on PCU floor with a wide variety step down patients including cardiac drips, wounds, post-op, complications and insulin drips.

RN

Ballad Health System
07.2019 - 01.2020

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

IVY Tech Community College
Muncie, IN
05-2013

Skills

  • ACLS
  • Basic life support
  • Clinical judgment
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Discharge planning

Timeline

RN Med Surg/PCU

Ballad Health
10.2024 - Current

RN IMC

UNC Rex Hospital
04.2024 - 10.2024

RN PCU

Ballad Health
04.2023 - 04.2024

RN Step Down CTU

Atrium Health
11.2022 - 04.2023

RN Pcu

Ballad Health
04.2022 - 11.2022

RN IMCA

Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
10.2021 - 04.2022

RN PCU

Ballad Health
11.2020 - 11.2021

RN PCU

UNC Nash Health Care Systems
01.2020 - 09.2020

RN

Ballad Health System
07.2019 - 01.2020

Associate of Science - Nursing

IVY Tech Community College
Krysta Powers