Kristan Dekmar
Gallatin
Summary
Dynamic Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience at Summit Medical Centers, excelling in medication administration and patient assessment. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through compassionate care and effective communication. Skilled in IV therapy and wound care management, consistently ensuring compliance with HIPAA standards and fostering a safe, supportive environment for patients.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Summit Medical Centers
Hermitage
03.2025 - Current
- Ensured proper documentation of all nursing interventions in the electronic medical record system.
- Implemented strategies to reduce risk factors associated with hospital acquired infections.
- Provided direct patient care for medical-surgical patients with various diagnoses such as heart failure, COPD and diabetes.
- Educated staff nurses on best practices related to medical-surgical nursing care.
- Monitored vital signs, assessed patient condition and notified physicians of any changes or concerns.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Performed wound care, medication administration and IV therapy according to physician orders.
- Reviewed lab results, X-rays, scans and other diagnostic tests with physicians.
- Ordered appropriate laboratory tests based on assessment findings.
- Assisted in the development of individualized patient plans of care to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Instructed patients and families on disease processes, medications and self-care techniques.
- Assisted in the preparation of laboratory specimens for analysis and testing.
- Maintained accurate records of collected specimens and test results.
- Verified patient information prior to specimen collection.
- Adhered to HIPAA guidelines regarding patient privacy.
- Processed samples accurately and efficiently.
- Maintained accurate records of all IV fluid infusions and medication administrations.
- Demonstrated expertise in aseptic technique when setting up sterile field prior to administering IV medications.
- Administered medications through IV line according to physician orders.
- Provided direct care to patients receiving intravenous fluids, medications, and other treatments.
- Monitored patient's vital signs during IV therapy.
- Assessed patient's response to IV therapy and communicated changes in status with physicians and nursing staff.
- Performed venipuncture procedures for access to veins for IV therapy.
Urology Nurse
Vanderbilt Medical Center
Nashville
12.2018 - 06.2024
- Participated in research projects focused on improving outcomes in urological diseases.
- Monitored the effectiveness of prescribed medication regimens, adjusting dosages as needed based on results of lab tests or symptoms reported by the patient.
- Administered medications, monitored vital signs, and provided patient education regarding postoperative care.
- Performed catheterization procedures, bladder scans, and other specialized medical treatments.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining a high level of accuracy in documentation.
- Provided direct patient care including wound dressing changes, administering injections, collecting specimens for laboratory tests, and performing sterile techniques.
- Prepared equipment for surgery and assisted surgeons during operative procedures.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations requiring immediate assessment and intervention.
- Maintained accurate records of all services rendered in accordance with applicable standards of practice.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Performed venipuncture and other blood collection procedures according to established standards.
- Maintained accurate records of all IV fluid infusions and medication administrations.
- Administered medications through IV line according to physician orders.
- Monitored patient's vital signs during IV therapy.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving intravascular interventions or adverse reactions.
- Performed venipuncture procedures for access to veins for IV therapy.
Education
Associate of Science - Science
Volunteer State Community College
Gallatin, TN05-2021
Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
Nashville, TN08-2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TNSkills
- Electronic medical records
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Wound care management
- IV therapy
- Patient education
- Vital signs monitoring
- Specimen collection
- Aseptic technique
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Crisis intervention
- Compassionate care
- Trauma-informed care
- Medication reconciliation
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Patient triaging
- Transcribing orders
- Medical records security
- Physical assessment
- HIPAA compliance
- Samples collection
- Patient safety protocols
- Inpatient care
- EMR / EHR
- Direct patient care
- Charting and recording
Certification
- BLS Certification
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Summit Medical Centers
03.2025 - Current
Urology Nurse
Vanderbilt Medical Center
12.2018 - 06.2024
Associate of Science - Science
Volunteer State Community College
Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
East Tennessee State University
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