Kristina Dominick
Knoxville
Summary
Highly skilled career professional with over 10 years of practical experience in medical surgical, psych, and obstetrical units. Experienced in providing patient support, including assessment, counseling, education on medications and treatment, lab work, sterile procedures, documentation, and execution of care plans. Proficient in various forms of documentation, record maintenance, and paperwork to ensure accuracy and patient confidentiality. Excellent communication skills within the treatment team to ensure optimal patient outcomes and strive for community improvement. Provides education, professional opinions, referrals, and reviews medical records to minimize the risk of injury to patients and staff. Known for personalized patient care and support, utilizing comprehensive assessment skills to develop effective care plans. Strong collaboration and adaptability track record, ensuring patient comfort and well-being.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Private Duty Registered Nurse
CNS Cares
03.2024 - Current
- Administered prescribed medication and treatment as permitted by state and local regulations in accordance with physician orders.
- Documented patient assessment, evaluation and responses to therapy to facilitate therapeutic intervention.
- Fostered strong relationships with clients and families to support comprehensive social, mental and physical care.
- Educated clients and families to support wellness activities, self-care techniques and prevention strategies.
- Prepared visit notes, updated and summarized client records and conferred with health care disciplines in providing coordinated client care.
Staff Nurse
Fort Sanders Regional Medical Ctr.
02.2020 - Current
- Performed emergency interventions, such as CPR and first aid, to stabilize patients in critical condition.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care, medication management, and lifestyle modifications.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Acted as a patient advocate, ensuring their needs were met and their rights protected throughout their healthcare journey.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient assessments and treatment plans.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Nurse Consultant, Birth Trauma Litigation
Law Offices of Bednarz & Bednarz
01.2018 - Current
- Reviewed medical records and summarized care.
- Consulted with attorneys on malpractice, personal injury and workers compensation claims.
- Researched related literature regarding issues at hand.
- Identified and brought in qualified medical experts to testify for cases.
Registered Nurse
Contemporary Women’s Health
05.2017 - 07.2018
- 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.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Nurse Consultant, Birth Trauma Litigation
Law Office of Butler Vines & Babb
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Reviewed medical records and summarized care.
- Consulted with attorneys on malpractice, personal injury and workers compensation claims.
- Researched related literature regarding issues at hand.
Nurse Consultant, Birth Trauma Litigation
David Lee, Attorney of Law
12.2014 - 01.2018
- Reviewed medical records and summarized care.
- Consulted with attorneys on malpractice, personal injury and workers compensation claims.
Staff Nurse
Tennova, PRMC Women’s Pavilion
10.2015 - 05.2017
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care, medication management, and lifestyle modifications.
- Performed emergency interventions, such as CPR and first aid, to stabilize patients in critical condition.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Staff Nurse
Parkwest Childbirth Center
06.2010 - 04.2014
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care, medication management, and lifestyle modifications.
- Performed emergency interventions, such as CPR and first aid, to stabilize patients in critical condition.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Acted as a patient advocate, ensuring their needs were met and their rights protected throughout their healthcare journey.
Staff Nurse
Peninsula Hospital/Psychiatric & Substance
07.2009 - 04.2014
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Education
ADN -
Harford Community College
Bel Air, MD12.2008
Associates of Applied Science - undefined
Business College
Terre Haute, IN12.1999
Certificate - Nurse Paralegal Studies
Brighton College
Scottsdale, AZ08-2023
Skills
- HIPAA compliance
- Home health nursing
- Clinical documentation
- Physical assessment
- Care plan development
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient education
- Patient advocacy
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
Certification
State of TN/Multistate Nursing License, BLS, Previous ACLS/NRP/STABLE certifications held
Timeline
Private Duty Registered Nurse
CNS Cares
03.2024 - Current
Staff Nurse
Fort Sanders Regional Medical Ctr.
02.2020 - Current
Nurse Consultant, Birth Trauma Litigation
Law Offices of Bednarz & Bednarz
01.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse
Contemporary Women’s Health
05.2017 - 07.2018
Staff Nurse
Tennova, PRMC Women’s Pavilion
10.2015 - 05.2017
Nurse Consultant, Birth Trauma Litigation
Law Office of Butler Vines & Babb
01.2015 - 01.2018
Nurse Consultant, Birth Trauma Litigation
David Lee, Attorney of Law
12.2014 - 01.2018
Staff Nurse
Parkwest Childbirth Center
06.2010 - 04.2014
Staff Nurse
Peninsula Hospital/Psychiatric & Substance
07.2009 - 04.2014
Associates of Applied Science - undefined
Business College
State of TN/Multistate Nursing License, BLS, Previous ACLS/NRP/STABLE certifications held
ADN -
Harford Community College
Certificate - Nurse Paralegal Studies
Brighton College
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