Krystina Holliday
Springfield,OR
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with 10 years experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient pediatric cardiology. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric Cardiology Clinic Nurse
Oregon Health and Science University
2023.09 - Current
- Educate patients, families and caregivers about conditions and treatments; as well as disease prevention and management, promoting healthy lifestyle choices.
- Provide ongoing support for medically complex patients. Assess barriers to care and provide resources or connect with social work as needed.
- Provide emotional support to patients and families during difficult medical situations or diagnoses, demonstrating empathy and compassion throughout the process.
- Coordinate referrals to specialists or external healthcare providers when necessary for specialized care.
- Develop strong rapport with patients, fostering trust and open communication for better understanding of their concerns.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care, ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Conduct thorough patient telephone assessments to identify medical issues and develop appropriate treatment plans.
- Maintain detailed documentation of patient records, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and industry trends.
Pediatric Cardiology Clinic Nurse/Care Coordinator
PeaceHealth Medical Group
2014.06 - 2023.07
- Provided patient and parent education.
- Provided ongoing support for medically complex patients, those requiring long term medical management, and patients who are not local to our area.
- Assisted with scheduling sedated procedures.
- Coordinated with inpatient RNCCs for discharge planning.
- Coordinated outgoing referrals.
- Assessed barriers to care and provided resources or connected with social work as needed.
- Promoted interdisciplinary approach, working with families, PCP and other specialists involved in patient care to ensure continuity of care.
- Processed medication refills.
- Lead daily morning huddle to determine outstanding needs of patients scheduled for the day.
- Assessed patients over the phone and in clinic, utilized available protocols, and communicated concerns with provider using SBAR format. Provided recommendations to families.
- Reviewed and prioritized incoming referrals.
- Prepped records for clinic visits.
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing best practices in nursing care by developing and implementing process improvement projects aligned with strategic goals of clinic and organization.
- Assessed efficiency in workflows, identifying areas of improvement.
- Assisted in training new back-office staff.
- Coordinated yearly Teen Heart Screening and Safety Fair events.
Medical Screening Volunteer Lead
Impact Your Health Eugene
2015.09 - 2018.01
- Organized and trained medical volunteers for 2-day clinics to serve up to 600 residents of Lane County who lack medical/dental insurance.
- Performed medical screenings.
- Independently assessed blood pressure, heart rate, and blood sugar levels.
- Determined if higher level of care was necessary for abnormal values.
Precepted Clinical
Oregon Health and Science University Nursing Program
2015.09 - 2015.12
- Researched relevant topics (lead screenings, local fire safety protocols, and vaccination protocols).
- Assisted families in complex social situations and developed plans of care.
- Performed hearing and vision screenings onsite.
Staff Nurse
PeaceHealth River Bend Medical Center
2013.08 - 2014.06
- Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the nursing care of patients with cardiac conditions such as: myocardial infarction, heart failure, COPD, and cardiac arrythmias.
- Managed patients before and after cardiac procedures such as: coronary artery stent placement, pacemaker or ICD placements, and open-heart surgery.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Acted as a patient advocate, ensuring their needs were met and their rights protected throughout their healthcare journey.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Major in Nursing
Oregon Health And Science University
Portland, OR06.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Lane Community College
Eugene, OR06.2013
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- Patient Education
- Compassionate communication
- Preventive Care
- Health Promotion
- Care Planning
- Chronic Disease Management
- Patient and family advocacy
Certification
Registered Nurse- License #201390625RN
Oregon State Board of Nursing
Expires February 2025
Registered Nurse- License #RN61518805
Washington State Board of Nursing
Expires February 2026
Basic Life Support
American Heart Association
Expires March 2025
Health Coach Certification
Institute for Integrative Nutrition January 2020
Timeline
Pediatric Cardiology Clinic Nurse
Oregon Health and Science University
2023.09 - Current
Medical Screening Volunteer Lead
Impact Your Health Eugene
2015.09 - 2018.01
Precepted Clinical
Oregon Health and Science University Nursing Program
2015.09 - 2015.12
Pediatric Cardiology Clinic Nurse/Care Coordinator
PeaceHealth Medical Group
2014.06 - 2023.07
Staff Nurse
PeaceHealth River Bend Medical Center
2013.08 - 2014.06
Bachelor of Science - Major in Nursing
Oregon Health And Science University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Lane Community College
Registered Nurse- License #201390625RN
Oregon State Board of Nursing
Expires February 2025
Registered Nurse- License #RN61518805
Washington State Board of Nursing
Expires February 2026
Basic Life Support
American Heart Association
Expires March 2025
Health Coach Certification
Institute for Integrative Nutrition January 2020
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