Cristy Coulston
Jackson
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at West Tennessee Healthcare, skilled in critical care and patient advocacy. Proven track record in enhancing patient outcomes through effective medication administration and holistic care. Adept at mentoring staff and fostering a collaborative environment, ensuring high-quality care and patient satisfaction.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
West Tennessee Healthcare
09.2021 - 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.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
Registered Nurse
Saint Francis Hospital
07.2020 - 09.2021
- 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.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Jackson Family Medical Clinic
02.2018 - 06.2020
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Coordinated with pharmacy staff to ensure accurate medication dispensing, minimizing errors.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
- Referrals made to specialists for ongoing care of patients.
- Prior authorization requests made with insurance companies for procedures or testing ordered by providers.
- Prior authorization requests for medications ordered my provider for patients.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Christian Family Medicine
09.2010 - 12.2016
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Referrals to specialists for patients ordered by providers.
- Prior authorization requests for procedures, testing, and medications ordered my providers.
Education
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing
University of Memphis
Memphis, TN05.2020
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Telemetry monitoring
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Critical care
- Tracheostomy care
- Precepting
- EMR / EHR
- Appointment scheduling
- Setting up referrals
Timeline
Registered Nurse
West Tennessee Healthcare
09.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Saint Francis Hospital
07.2020 - 09.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Jackson Family Medical Clinic
02.2018 - 06.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
Christian Family Medicine
09.2010 - 12.2016
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing
University of Memphis
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