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Kristina Cowles

Newnan,GA

Summary

Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Clinical Decision Unit

Tanner Medical Center
05.2024 - 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.
  • Mentored new nursing staff members, enhancing their clinical skills and fostering a supportive work environment conducive to learning and growth.
  • Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to varying workload demands while consistently maintaining high standards of clinical practice across diverse patient populations.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge on current policies, procedures, and best practices in the field of nursing through ongoing professional development opportunities.

Nurse Extern

Tanner Medical Center
06.2022 - 05.2024
  • Gained hands on nursing experience with a licensed nurse, had enriched classroom education with monthly training sessions, and practiced skills such as medication management and administration, obtained vital signs, interpreted lab values, assisted with patient ADLs, assisted with patient wound care, collaborated on an interprofessional level, and educated patients and family members

Patient Care Provider

Robert Packer Hospital
01.2019 - 06.2020
  • Ensured patient safety by adhering to strict infection control protocols and maintaining clean, organized treatment areas.
  • Facilitated smooth transitions between care settings by coordinating discharge plans with patients, families, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
  • Enhanced patient recovery rates by closely monitoring vital signs and promptly reporting any concerns to the medical team.
  • Managed challenging situations with professionalism, such as caring for patients facing terminal illnesses or experiencing acute distress.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL
05-2024

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Medication administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient assessments
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Documentation and charting using EPIC
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Infection control measures

Certification

  • Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing, License # RN328980.
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
  • Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
  • Mental Health First Aid Certification
  • HERO Certification
  • Emergency Medical Response Certification
  • Federal Emergency Management Agency Certification

Committees

  • HAPI Committee
  • UPC

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Clinical Decision Unit

Tanner Medical Center
05.2024 - Current

Nurse Extern

Tanner Medical Center
06.2022 - 05.2024

Patient Care Provider

Robert Packer Hospital
01.2019 - 06.2020

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Jacksonville State University

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