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Kristyona Sutton

Bryan,TX

Summary

Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse – Step Down

Willis Knighton Health
05.2024 - Current
  • Worked on an 18 bed ICU Step Down Unit managing care for 3 patients.
  • Conducted ongoing patient assessments to identify changes in condition, notify providers and initiate appropriate interventions based on patient need and acuity.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patient acuity and need.
  • Practiced medication administration safely according to established guidelines while continuously monitoring for outcomes and further needed interventions.
  • Provided compassionate and holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of patients.
  • Facilitated communication between patients and interdisciplinary team to progress patient care towards established goals,
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff, contributing to a positive work environment and continuing high quality patient care.
  • Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
  • Served as a facilitator for Nurse Residency Program promoting growth and easing transition to practice for new nurses.
  • Acting relief charge nurse.

Registered Nurse – Critical Care/Telemetry

College Station
02.2024 - 06.2024
  • Worked on a 40 bed Step Down/Telemetry Unit managing care for 3 - 5 patients.
  • Conducted ongoing patient assessments to identify changes in condition, notify providers and initiate appropriate interventions based on patient need and acuity.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patient acuity and need.
  • Practiced medication administration safely according to established guidelines while continuously monitoring for outcomes and further needed interventions.
  • Provided compassionate and holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of patients.
  • Facilitated communication between patients and interdisciplinary team to progress patient care towards established goals,

Registered Nurse – Critical Care

Willis Knighton
06.2022 - 02.2024
  • Worked on an 18 bed ICU Step Down Unit managing care for 3 patients.
  • Conducted ongoing patient assessments to identify changes in condition, notify providers and initiate appropriate interventions based on patient need and acuity.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patient acuity and need.
  • Practiced medication administration safely according to established guidelines while continuously monitoring for outcomes and further needed interventions.
  • Provided compassionate and holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of patients.
  • Facilitated communication between patients and interdisciplinary team to progress patient care towards established goals,
  • Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.

Personal Sabbatical

Not Applicable
05.2019 - 06.2022
  • Moved from Arizona to Louisiana when partner was reassigned permanently
  • Secured Louisiana RN license
  • Set up and organized home for family
  • Helped children to adapt and adjust to new environment – school, doctors, activities
  • Mitigated degree of disruption to family during height of Covid 19 pandemic by taking on all activity planning, errands, appointments, and finding ways for children to continue to thrive
  • Ensured family stability and crucial care appointments were maintained
  • Supported children as they began to navigate the latter part of their secondary education
  • Personal growth – health, wellness, learning, adapting

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ
05-2019

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Estrella Mountain Community College
Avondale, AZ
05-2019

Associate of Arts -

Estrella Mountain Community College
Avondale, AZ
05-2017

Skills

  • Professional bedside manner
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient assessments
  • Documentation and charting (Meditech and EPIC)
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Infection control measures
  • Wound care
  • High level of autonomy
  • Precepting
  • Collaboration for unit synergy

Certification

  • Registered Nursing License – Louisiana; Multi State Exp. Date: Jan 2027
  • Completion of Vizient/AACN Nurse Residency Program Jun 2023
  • PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Affiliations

  • Graduated Summa Cum Laude with Bachelors in Science – Nursing

Timeline

Registered Nurse – Step Down

Willis Knighton Health
05.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse – Critical Care/Telemetry

College Station
02.2024 - 06.2024

Registered Nurse – Critical Care

Willis Knighton
06.2022 - 02.2024

Personal Sabbatical

Not Applicable
05.2019 - 06.2022

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Northern Arizona University

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Estrella Mountain Community College

Associate of Arts -

Estrella Mountain Community College

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