KRYSTENN WATSON
Riviera Beach
Summary
A dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with 1 year of experience in providing high-quality, patient-centered care in medical-surgical units. Demonstrated expertise in managing patients with complex medical conditions, administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes. Adept at working in fast-paced, high-acuity environments while maintaining strict adherence to safety and infection control protocols.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Med/Surg RN
St Mary's Medical Center
West Palm Beach
05.2024 - Current
- Provided direct patient care to medical-surgical patients, including administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and assisting with activities of daily living
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients based on their specific needs and conditions
- Assessed patient condition and responded promptly to changes in status, notifying physicians as necessary
- Maintained a clean and organized patient environment by regularly restocking supplies and equipment
- Collaborated with the nursing team to coordinate patient admissions, transfers, and discharges efficiently
- Implemented infection control measures consistently to prevent the spread of infections within the unit
- Utilized electronic health record systems proficiently for accurate documentation of patient information and communication among healthcare providers
Home Health Nurse
Team Select Home Care
West Palm Beach
05.2024 - Current
- Performed daily trach care, including cleaning, suctioning, and monitoring for complications.
- Reinserted tracheostomy tube when dislodged and ensured proper placement.
- Administered G-tube feedings three times per 12-hour shift.
- Maintained tube hygiene and addressed any issues related to feeding or tube placement.
- Accurately administered prescribed medications on schedule.
- Monitored for adverse reactions and reported changes to the care team.
- Provided daily bathing, diaper changes, and overall hygiene support.
- Ensured patient comfort and maintained a clean and safe environment.
- Assisted the client with mobility by using a stander to promote physical activity and prevent bed-related complications.
- Repositioned the client as needed to ensure comfort and proper alignment.
- Applied the passive Muir valve to support respiratory therapy as prescribed.
- Observed and documented changes in the client's condition, including vital signs, feeding tolerance, and respiratory status.
- Communicated updates to the care team and family members as appropriate.
Education
Bachelor's degree - Nursing
Capella University
ADN - Nursing
HCI College
West Palm Beach, FLAssociate in Arts (AA) - Healthcare Management
Palm Beach State College
Lake Worth, FLSkills
- Microsoft SharePoint
- Documentation review
- Office experience
- Microsoft Office
- Accounts receivable
- HIPAA
- Google Suite
- Multi-line phone systems
- Typing
- Customer service
- Hospital Experience
- Customer support
- ADP
- Operating systems
- Kronos
- Accounts payable
- Communication skills
- Microsoft Outlook
- EMR systems
- Accounting
- Microsoft Windows
- Leadership
- IOS
- Medical terminology
- Clerical experience
- Microsoft Excel
- Adobe Acrobat
- Medical records
- Workday
- Technical Support
- Construction
- Microsoft Access
- Patient assessment and monitoring
- Mac OS
- Time management
- SAP
- Healthcare management
- Analysis skills
- Supervising experience
Certification
- ACLS Certification
- Compact State Nurse License
- BLS Certification
- Class E
- RN License
- CPR Certification
- BLS/CPR, 05/01/23 to 05/01/25
- RN, FM
Languages
English, Expert
Timeline
Med/Surg RN
St Mary's Medical Center
05.2024 - Current
Home Health Nurse
Team Select Home Care
05.2024 - Current
Bachelor's degree - Nursing
Capella University
ADN - Nursing
HCI College
Associate in Arts (AA) - Healthcare Management
Palm Beach State College