KRISTIAN LINDSEY
Newport,TN
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate nursing professional with experience in providing care in a variety of healthcare settings. Experienced in medication administration, health education, and wound care. Demonstrated ability to develop relationships with patients and families to promote comfort and safety while remaining organized, detail-oriented, and professional.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc
09.2024 - Current
- Implemented infection control protocols, contributing to a safer healthcare environment for residents.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans in collaboration with healthcare teams.
- Educated patients and families on health management and medication adherence strategies.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Advocated for patients' needs and preferences with healthcare providers, fostering patient-centered care.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Sunrise Community of Tennessee
03.2024 - 09.2024
- Safeguarded against germ spread with stringent enforcement of infection-control procedures.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient plans of care; implemented treatment plan modifications as needed.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to deliver quality care.
- Applied proper lifting techniques and mobility aids to support safe movement for mobility-inhibited patients.
- Followed medication management procedures to comply with state and company guidelines.
- Performed patient assessments and developed care plans based on individual needs.
- Assessed vital signs, collected specimens for laboratory testing, monitored fluid intake and output levels, recorded medical history information.
- Maintained patient charts and medical records in EMR software.
- Recorded food and fluid intake and output.
- Complied with HIPAA guidelines to protect privacy of patients.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess complex situations, develop solutions, and implement interventions when needed.
- Monitored patient conditions throughout shift; reported any changes in condition promptly to medical staff.
- Replaced bed linens and replenished room consumables to support patient comfort and wellness.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area; stocked supplies as needed; disposed of hazardous materials properly.
- Provided direct patient care to diverse patient populations.
- Provided routine patient assessments, documenting vital signs and health changes accurately.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care outcomes.
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Jabo's Pharmacy
01.2022 - 03.2024
- Interpreted and processed medication orders under supervision of pharmacist.
- Monitored supply inventory and promptly submitted replenishment orders to prevent shortages.
- Conducted compliance packaging of prescribed medications into unit dose containers.
- Communicated effectively with doctors and insurance agencies to resolve prescription cost discrepancies.
- Prepacked bulk medicines, filled bottles with prescribed medications and typed and affixed labels.
- Received written prescription or refill requests, verifying information for completeness and accuracy.
- Verified accuracy of patient information on prescription orders.
- Transmitted claims to insurance companies for payment and reconciled EOBs.
- Answered questions from customers regarding insurance coverage eligibility requirements.
- Followed safety protocols when handling hazardous drugs or materials in accordance with OSHA standards.
- Prepared pricing and instruction labels for placement on prescriptions.
- Maintained pharmacy inventory by restocking shelves with medications and supplies.
- Checked medications for content, accuracy and completeness of drug packaging and labeling.
- Verified patients' identities at pickup to prevent sale of wrong medications.
- Completed and filed patient paperwork, updating records in system with insurance carrier changes and allergy information.
- Cleaned and maintained equipment or work areas according to prescribed methods.
- Performed administrative duties such as filing, data entry, answering phones.
- Maintained strict patient confidentiality to adhere to HIPAA regulations and avoid data compromises.
- Checked expiration dates on drug products prior to dispensing them to customers.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
Morristown, TN12.2023
Advanced-level Pharmacy Technician - Medicine
Walters State Community College
Morristown, TN05.2022
Entry-level Pharmacy Technician - Medicine
Walters State Community College
Morristown, TN12.2021
Skills
- Pharmacy Operations
- Aseptic Techniques
- ADL assistance
- Home health care
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Prescription Management
- Point of Sale Systems Proficiency
- Drug Inventory Control
- Sterile Technique
- Pharmaceutical Calculations
- Insurance Verification
- Medication Dispensing
- Filling Prescriptions
- HIPAA Regulations/Compliance
- Patient Assessments
- Direct Patient Care
- Medication Administration
- Documentation accuracy
- Patient relationship building
- CPR/AED
- Time management abilities
- Multitasking
- Active Listening
- Problem-solving abilities
- Critical Thinking
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Clinical documentation
- Patient assessments
Certification
- PTCB certified, 2022-02-03, CPhT
- TN Multistate, 2024-02-14, LPN
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc
09.2024 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Sunrise Community of Tennessee
03.2024 - 09.2024
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Jabo's Pharmacy
01.2022 - 03.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
Advanced-level Pharmacy Technician - Medicine
Walters State Community College
Entry-level Pharmacy Technician - Medicine
Walters State Community College
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