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Krysten Leahy

Munster,IN

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with proven expertise in critical thinking while providing direct patient care. Strong skills combined with ability to evaluate and advocate for patient needs. Committed to utilizing team work to build rapport between healthcare workers.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical Float Pool

Franciscan Health
01.2023 - Current
  • Utilized excellent communication skills to provide quality patient care with team members from four medical surgical units.
  • Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units as needed, while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
  • Provided high level patient care during heavy patient load periods needing additional personnel
  • Reduced medication errors through meticulous administration and documentation of medications, treatments, and IV therapies.

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Community Hospital
06.2019 - 12.2022
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patient's acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Developed strong rapport with patients and families through active listening, empathy, and clear communication during challenging situations.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Mentored new nurses and nursing assistants, fostering a supportive learning environment within the unit.
  • Assigned responsibilities, supported team members, and created staffing assignments as the unit charge nurse

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN
05.2019

Skills

  • Compassionate Care
  • Critical Thinking
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Teamwork and conflict resolution
  • Medication and IV administration

Certification

  • BLS- Basic Life Support
  • ACLS- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
  • NIHSS- National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical Float Pool

Franciscan Health
01.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Community Hospital
06.2019 - 12.2022

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Valparaiso University

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