Krystle Ferreira
Registered Nurse
Layton,UT
Summary
Dedicated Burn Trauma Critical Care Registered Nurse with five years of direct patient care experience. Passionate about providing individualized patient education, compassionate patient-centered care and long-term care planning for optimal patient outcomes. Adept at collaborating with interdisciplinary medical teams as well as maintaining thorough and timely communication with providers. HIghley motivated to extend patient care experience to a provider level.
Overview
6
6
Certifications
16
16
years of post-secondary education
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
University Of Utah Burn Trauma Intensive Care Unit
Salt Lake City , Utah
2015.06 - Current
- Perform detailed patient focused assessments during admissions and ongoing inpatient care.
- Identify and intervene for complications such as: ARDS, hypovolemic shock, electrolyte imbalances, and compartment syndrome.
- Determine burn depth of injury and provide appropriate wound management.
- Additional education in basic ICU, CRRT, advanced hemodynamics, EKG and ABG interruption, and burn management specific courses.
- Charge nurse role to manage units daily workflow, triage potential admissions, and provide backup support for staff.
- Mentor and orient new clinical staff members as well as critical care interns.
- Chair representative for a shared governance committee focused on quality and safety improvement projects at the bedside.
- Collaborate and communicate with multidisciplinary teams to provide overall quality patient care.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Ivy Lane Pediatrics
Ogden , Utah
2014.10 - 2015.06
- Provided in home care for specialized high acuity pediatric patients.
- Performed detailed patient assessments and performed basic supportive cares such as: Trach care, gastric tube feeding and management, respiratory equipment monitoring/ trouble shooting, and assisted with daily cares.
- Autonomy and knowledge is crucial in this environment for prevention and emergency interventions.
- Worked closely with families of the patient to achieve personalized patient goals.
Health Care Aide
University Of Utah Surgical Intensive Care Unit
Salt Lake City , UT
2011.04 - 2015.06
- Assisted nursing staff with basic ICU cares such as: Trach care, sterile dressing changes, designated arterial central line lab draws, input/ output measurements, patient education and safety.
- Provided direct and effective communication to nursing staff during emergent situations.
- Collaborate with team members on a quality committee to organize and improve functionality of the unit.
- Assisted in training of new staff members.
Pediatric Medical Assistant
Tanner Clinic
Kaysville , UT
2006.05 - 2011.04
- Welcomed and updated patient medical records as it pertained to their current clinical visit.
- Gathered patient data such as: vitals, documented signs and symptoms, visual acuity exams, blood draws, specimen collections, and pertinent past medical history.
- Assisted in office procedures such as: sutures, ear/nasal irrigations, splinting and casting of minor orthopedic injuries, wart removal, minor burn injury debridment, and circumcisions.
- Provided education and administration of immunizations and antibiotic therapies.
- Triaged incoming minor medical concerns and collaborated with provider regarding treatment recommendations.
- Scheduled appointments
- Knowledge of medical billing and coding for insurance forms.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Weber State University
Ogden, UT 2006.08 - 2016.04
No Degree - Nursing
Davis Applied Technology College
Kaysville, UT 2009.09 - 2014.08
No Degree - Medical Assistant
Eagle Gate College
Murray, UT 2002.09 - 2004.02
Skills
Compassionate
undefinedCertification
American Heart Association: BLS for health care providers
Community Service
2010-11 Muscle Dystrophy Association: Summer camp programs, supervised and supported campers during the course of scheduled events.
2017-19 University of Utah Burn Camp, Activities Volunteer: Organized activities and participated with camp counselors and adolescent burn survivors.
2018-20 University of Utah Burn 5K Fundraiser Event: Organized and collected donations for raffle and silent auction purposes. All proceeds were donated to the Burn Camp programs
Awards
2019- Most Valuable Player: This is an annual award that was awarded to me by my peers of the Burn Trauma ICU. I was recognized for my leadership, mentorship, positivity and interest in improving patient care.
Timeline
American Heart Association: BLS for health care providers
2020-08
American Heart Association: ACLS for health care providers
2020-08
American Heart Association: PALS instructor
2020-08
Trauma Care After Resuscitation
2018-03
Trauma Nursing Core Course
2017-02
Registered Nurse
University Of Utah Burn Trauma Intensive Care Unit
2015.06 - Current
Advanced Burn Life Support
2015-06
Licensed Practical Nurse
Ivy Lane Pediatrics
2014.10 - 2015.06
Health Care Aide
University Of Utah Surgical Intensive Care Unit
2011.04 - 2015.06
No Degree - Nursing
Davis Applied Technology College
2009.09 - 2014.08
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Weber State University
2006.08 - 2016.04
Pediatric Medical Assistant
Tanner Clinic
2006.05 - 2011.04
No Degree - Medical Assistant
Eagle Gate College
2002.09 - 2004.02
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