Krystal Perkins
Memphis,TN
Summary
Dedicated, hardworking, and compassionate Registered Nurse with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations.Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Success providing individualized patient care.Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
St. Francis on Park
03.2023 - Current
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
LPN Charge Nurse
Shiftkey
07.2020 - Current
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Assisted in coordinating transfers, discharges and admissions to establish smooth transition of patients.
Registered Nurse Externship Student
Collierville Nursing And Rehab
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Shadowed and assisted Registered Nurses
- Worked with professors and community groups to develop personal projects for program research support.
- Completed projects and submitted research proposals to propel personal learning ambitions.
- Worked in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
- Followed school and classroom policies, regulations, dress codes, and schedules.
- Searched at library and in scholarly databases to locate necessary information for research projects.
- Conducted research projects, gathering data and information from a variety of sources.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
Pro Unlimited Specialist
Magnit (Formerly Pro Unlimited)
11.2022 - 03.2023
- Supported accounts receivable operations within assigned functions.
- Identified, analyzed, and researched systemic issues and made recommendations for resolution.
- Maintained confidential patient, employee and company information in compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
- Verified insurance eligibility and coverage for patients.
- Managed patient registration process, confirming data accuracy and completeness.
- Resolved billing inquiries and disputes in timely fashion.
- Provided exceptional customer service to patients, answering questions and addressing concerns.
- Filed and maintained patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Handled customer service inquiries in person, via telephone and through email.
Clinical LPN
Pediatrics ENT LPN
03.2022 - 10.2022
- Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
Education
Bachelor's of Nursing - Nursing Practice
East Tennessee State University (ETSU)
03.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
Memphis, TN12.2018
Bachelor of Health Studies - Health Service Administration
The University of Memphis
Memphis, TN05.2017
Skills
- Diabetes Management
- Vaccine Administration
- Chronic Disease Management
- Patient Education and Counseling
- Emergency Procedures
- Chest Pain Management
- Licensed RN
- IV Setup
- Long-Term Care
- Patient Management
- Lab Result Interpretation
- Emergency Response
Nursing Experience
- St. Francis on Park, 03/2023, Current, Registered Nurse, Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under pressure, Excellent written and verbal communication skills, Ability to place intravenous lines, set bones and perform other emergency medical tasks quickly and efficiently
- Magnit (Formerly Pro Unlimited), 11/2022, 03/2023, Process client insurance information for Ophthalmology services through Access Solutions
- Pediatrics ENT LPN, 03/2022, 10/2022, Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital, Clinical LPN
- Shiftkey, 07/2021, Current, Local travel nursing, Long term care, Skilled and Rehabilitative Care
- Blakeford at Green Hills, 02/2020, 09/2020, Nashville, TN, Skilled and LTC
Professional Development
BLS, ACLS, PALS, Cerner, Epic, Matrix Care, Point Click Care, Access Solutions
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS Training - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- BLS - Basic Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse
St. Francis on Park
03.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse Externship Student
Collierville Nursing And Rehab
01.2023 - 03.2023
Pro Unlimited Specialist
Magnit (Formerly Pro Unlimited)
11.2022 - 03.2023
Clinical LPN
Pediatrics ENT LPN
03.2022 - 10.2022
LPN Charge Nurse
Shiftkey
07.2020 - Current
Bachelor's of Nursing - Nursing Practice
East Tennessee State University (ETSU)
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
Bachelor of Health Studies - Health Service Administration
The University of Memphis
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