Tristen Kuznesoff, BSN RN
Nesconset,NY
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Admissions Registered Nurse - PD
Brunswick
12.2024 - Current
- Participate in a centralized intake model to facilitate timely inter-hospital transfers, managing up to 15 admissions per shift
- Coordinate patient referral decisions with physicians for comprehensive patient care.
- Interpret EHRs, such as diagnostic tests and patient assessments, to identify and communicate suitability for admission and appropriate unit placement.
- Develop strategies for improving the overall efficiency of the admissions process while ensuring that quality care standards are met.
- Coordinate the transfer of medical records from referring hospitals, as needed, for the admissions process.
Registered Psychiatric Nurse - FT
Catholic Health
09.2022 - 04.2025
- Fulfill the role of charge nurse by providing guidance, supervision, and delegation to nursing staff.
- Managed the complex needs of patients with mental health conditions on a 32 bed inpatient unit, and a 10 bed inpatient unit consisting of concurrent chronic health issues and mental health conditions.
- Demonstrate proficiency in managing emergent, crisis situations that are psychological, physiological, or behavioral in nature.
- Assess patient conditions, monitor behaviors, and update supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Engage in regular continuing education courses related to mental health best practices.
- Accurately evaluate patients' substance use severity, suicide risk, and health status to develop individualized safety plans in collaboration with the healthcare team in a timely manner.
- Train and mentor new-hire nursing staff on best practices, hospital policies, and standards of care by developing and monitoring educational plans tailored to individual needs.
- Facilitate psychoeducational groups on topics related to mental health awareness, and coping strategies for patients and families.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and families to ensure understanding and treatment compliance.
Electroconvulsive Therapy Nurse
Catholic Health
04.2023 - 04.2025
- Simultaneously managed the care and procedural coordination of 2–3 ECT patients, ensuring safety, timely preparation, and smooth transitions through each phase of treatment.
- Implement and fulfill appropriate pre-procedural assessments and provider orders to ensure patient readiness and suitability for electroconvulsive therapy.
- Collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure that the individualized plan of care and prescribed therapies optimize patients' seizure thresholds.
- Monitor patients' vital signs, seizure activity, and neurological responses during and after the procedure.
- Ensure optimal functionality of the Thymatron machine, conducting regular self-tests, and escalating malfunctions in a timely manner.
- Participate in pre-procedural 'time-out' sessions with the healthcare team to verify patient identity, procedure details, and safety protocols. Ensuring accurate and standardized practices are followed to maintain patient safety during electroconvulsive therapy procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The State University of New York At Delhi
Delhi, New York05.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
The State University of New York At Delhi
Delhi, New York05.2022
Skills
- Clinical documentation
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Psychosocial and crisis interventions
- Chronic disease management
- Interdisciplinary communication
- Staff training
- Teamwork
- Patient assessment
Accomplishments
- Participated in an evidence-based research committee to review and update hospital practices, ensuring alignment with current clinical guidelines and improving patient care standards
- Served as Co-Grievance Counselor with NYSNA, advocating for union members by addressing workplace concerns, facilitating conflict resolution, and ensuring contract compliance
Certification
- AACN Preceptor Certification #13472032
- BLS Certification
Timeline
Admissions Registered Nurse - PD
Brunswick
12.2024 - Current
Electroconvulsive Therapy Nurse
Catholic Health
04.2023 - 04.2025
Registered Psychiatric Nurse - FT
Catholic Health
09.2022 - 04.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The State University of New York At Delhi
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
The State University of New York At Delhi
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