Krystal Rester
Dixon,Missouri
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Phelps Health, excelling in critical care and patient assessments. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through empathetic care and effective communication. Skilled in medication administration and emergency response, fostering a collaborative environment while mentoring new staff and student nurses to ensure high-quality patient outcomes. Experienced with rapid patient assessment and emergency interventions, ensuring prompt and effective care. Utilizes advanced clinical skills and sound judgment in high-pressure situations. Knowledge of emergency protocols and procedures contributing to enhanced patient safety and recovery. Relief charge experience.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Phelps Health
05.2023 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and 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.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
ED Technician
Phelps Health
07.2022 - 05.2023
- Ensured patient safety with strict adherence to infection control protocols and proper use of personal protective equipment.
- Developed interpersonal rapport with patients from diverse backgrounds while maintaining empathy and professionalism throughout their stay.
- Expedited patient flow through the ED by effectively managing caseloads, anticipating needs, and allocating resources accordingly.
- Supported the nursing team through efficient handling of non-medical tasks like transporting patients between units or ensuring bed availability for new admissions.
- Promptly responded to critical situations, assisting in life-saving interventions like CPR administration and defibrillation techniques.
- Upheld patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA guidelines and protecting sensitive information from unauthorized access.
- Assisted physicians in performing minor procedures such as suturing wounds, splinting fractures, and applying dressings to ensure optimal healing outcomes.
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
- Responded quickly and calmly to emergency situations, providing life-saving measures when necessary.
- Safely transported patients by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed to other units.
- Measured and fit crutches and canes, instructing patients on proper use of support devices.
- Worked with nurses to assess patients and prepare for tests and procedures.
- Continuously monitored patients and reported changes to head nurses and physicians.
Student Nurse Intern
Phelps Health
10.2021 - 05.2023
- Improved patient care by assisting Registered Nurses with daily tasks and procedures.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene requirements and monitored conditions to update nursing staff.
- Administered close patient care, checked vital signs, and monitored telemetry.
- Developed strong communication skills through frequent interaction with patients, families, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals involved in the care process.
- Administered medications under supervision, ensuring accurate dosage and timely delivery for optimal results.
- Assisted in wound care management, promoting faster healing and reducing the risk of infection.
- Demonstrated strong time management skills by effectively prioritizing tasks and delegating responsibilities when necessary.
- Supported the nursing staff by efficiently completing administrative tasks such as updating patient records and charting vital signs.
- Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcome goals.
- Performed basic nursing skills such as inserting IVs, drawing blood samples, and monitoring vital signs accurately and efficiently.
- Monitored medications, noted side effects, and reported issues to senior staff.
- Completed thorough patient assessments, contributing valuable information for treatment decisions.
- Contributed to a safe and sanitary environment by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining cleanliness standards within patient rooms.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to quickly adapt to changing situations while maintaining composure under pressure.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop individualized patient care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nursing
Lincoln University
Jefferson City, MO05-2023
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Patient education and counseling
- Infection control measures
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient monitoring
- Intravenous therapy
- Patient management
- Professional bedside manner
- Telemetry monitoring
- Family education
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Taking vitals
- Critical care
- Collecting vitals
- Nursing staff leadership
- Medication distribution
- Tracheostomy care
- Precepting
- Lab result interpretation
- Team coordination
- Performing EKGs
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Emergency response
- Maintaining privacy
- Emergency procedures
- Emergency care
- Removing sutures
- Medical records management
- Mental health nursing
- EPIC use
- Clinical judgment
- Wound care
- Licensed RN
- Vaccine administration
- Chest pain management
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- TNCC - Trauma Nursing Core Course
- ENPC - Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Phelps Health
05.2023 - Current
ED Technician
Phelps Health
07.2022 - 05.2023
Student Nurse Intern
Phelps Health
10.2021 - 05.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nursing
Lincoln University
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