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Click here or scroll down to respond to this candidateKristin Powell RN, BSNStreet Address N. Grapevine Mills Blvd. #227Grapevine, TX, Street Address
EMAIL AVAILABLEPHONE NUMBER AVAILABLEEducation:Chamberlain College of Nursing February 2017Bachelor of Science in NursingNorth Central Texas College May 2013Associate of Science in NursingLake Dallas High School May 2005Academic Achievements: Active member of Student Nurse Association 2011-2013Certifications: All CurrentRN License: #838341Career History & AccomplishmentsNurse Technician at North Texas Medical Center January 2013 to June 2013Medical Nurse at North Texas Medical Center June to December 2013Provided skills and knowledge of health management and maintenance, illness prevention, deviations from normal health, and pharmacology and standard medical precautions.Assessed, administered care, provided treatments, medications, and detailed and timely documentation on up to six patients at a time.Helped patients return to their highest level of functioning and also provide dignity and respect in end-of-life decision making and care.Executed efficient and appropriate delegation.Care and maintenance to IV sites, NG tubes, drains, dressings, pressure sores (and preventing them), PICC lines, foley catheters, and portacaths.Behavioral Health Nurse at Mayhill Hospital, Denton Texas January 2014 to June 2015Assigned a caseload of up to 15 patients and provide direct care to, which includes facilitating social and emotional needs, supervising medication schedules and evaluating patient progress.Take the role of educator toward patients' family about them the conditions and how to create a supportive environment for the patients to return to for long-term care and recovery.Provide social support for patients by creating and encouraging patients to take advantage of opportunities such as support groups, social activities and other therapeutic measures, as well as participating with patients where appropriate.Responsible for maintaining a safe environment through the use of monitoring devices and restraining techniques where deemed necessary.Electroconvulsive Coordinator at Mayhill Hospital February 2014 to June 2015Obtain an informed consent from the patient and the caregiver.Respond to patients concerns and feelings.Educate the patient concerning the procedure and explain to the patient the necessary tasks associated with ECT.Preparation of treatment suite for the ECT procedure. Complete the pre-treatment check list. Ensure safekeeping of the patients valuables.Minimize anxiety through anxiety management techniques, ensuring short waiting time and offering reassurance and support.Place an IV line or access ports.Obtain baseline vital signs and cognitive scores.Prepare EEG electrodes, per treatment specifications.Prepare scalp and stimulus ECT electrodes (unilateral vs. bilateral) and apply paste to electrodes.Hyperextension of the head with support to the chin and administer oxygen.Make the observations of the convulsions.Post-ECT CareObserve and record the vital parameters post op.Place the patient on side lying position, clean the secretionsTransfer the patient from recovery room, record vital signs every 15 min for 30 min and once in every 30 min till the patient recover to the normal stage.Reassure the client and reorient to the wardAllow the patient to have tea or any drinksRecord the procedure.Provide PRN medication as ordered by physician.Record controlled medications given to patients per procedure protocol.Clean procedure room and machines.Order and restock medications and items needed for future treatments.Travel RN:Neuro/Telemetry at Methodist Hospital May 2015 to October 2015Provide care for those with brain and nervous system disorders such as stroke, spinal injuries, brain tumors, altered mental status, and traumas.Monitor and interpret heart rhythms.Assess stroke patients and appropriate protocols.Provide education for prevention of injury and strokes.Follow core measure protocol.Assess spinal surgery patients and educate.PCU at Austin Heart Hospital October 2015 to December 2015Monitor patients post-op that have had open heart surgery, ablations, stent placements, and heart monitors placed.Interpret rhythm strips and notify physician of abnormalities.Perform EKGs as ordered.Administer drips and monitor patientsMedical Surgical/ Orthopedic/ PACU at Cedar Park Regional Medical Center January 2016- January 2017Orthopedic Duties:Assist Clinical Coordinator with education classes for patients and family members on Fridays and Tuesdays.Work with physical therapy and help perform exercises for strengthening affected limb.Monitor the patients health and general body condition and report changes and improvements to the doctor.Prepare a pain management schedule for patients based on doctors orders to prevent patients suffering from pain.Monitor and quickly attend to any signs of negative reactions to drugs and allergies.Educate patients on steps to take to manage pain and how to avoid post-surgical infections.Manage patients hygiene by encouraging and assisting as needed with body cleaning, changing clothes, using the restroom, and ambulation.Assist orthopedic doctors in performing their duties.Perform wound dressing on patients with infections.Monitor vital signs of patients.Help form support groups for patients.Help patients improve mobility and functionality by helping them to redesign their personal spaces and recommending gadgets and furniture that help to support the bone structure and promote healing.PACU Duties: Assess patients condition after a surgery has been performed Ensure that all vitals are within normal range Log all findings in patients files Answer patients questions and ensure that they are kept comfortable Make sure that all relevant IVs are in check Develop individualized care plans based on each individual patients condition Ensure that the all nursing activities are carried out in accordance to individual patient care plan Monitor patients for condition changes and report any changes to the doctor Initiate patient education programs to ensure that both patients and families are educated on procedures and medications Determine when patients are ready to be moved to their rooms Perform intervention duties in cases of post-operative emergencies Record sedation levels and body temperature Manage blood and fluid transfusions and draw specimens Ensure that the post operative space is clean and sanitized Change bandages and dress surgical woundsLocal Travel/Contract Nurse with Aequor March 2017- November 2018Pre-Op and PACU RN at Round Rock Medical Center November 2018- November 2020Stay-At-Home Mom November 2020- November 2022Weekend RN Supervisor at The Meadows Health and Rehabilitation Center November 2022-Present |
