KRYSTIN SOUTER MATTHEWS
Tifton,GA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse - ED Charge Nurse
Tift Regional Medical Center - Emergency Department
2019.10 - Current
- Oversee operations of 50 bed ER-unit.
- Oversee department's nurses and ensure they provide superior care to patients
- Make assignments for the ED's nursing staff based on the skillsets of individual nurses, number of patients needing treatment, and the types of emergencies presented
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Address patient concerns and manage department flow to ensure adequate staff and resources are always available
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Serve on the VAT Committee, Quality Impact Team and the NQRS Committee.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
Registered Nurse
Colquitt Regional Medical Center - Emergency Department
2018.05 - 2019.10
- Monitored patient's condition and assessed their needs to provide best possible care and advice to treatment
- Observed and interpreted patient's symptoms and communicated them to physicians and other providers
- Collaborated with the interdisciplinary team to devise individualized care plans for patients
- Performed routine procedures and documented in patient's record
- Provided instant medical care in emergencies and supervised and trained LPNs and nursing assistants.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
Tifton, GA01.2020
Associate of Science in Nursing -
Southern Regional Technical College
Thomasville, GA01.2018
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
- PALS
- Ultrasound placement
- Midline placement
Leadership And Awards
- Served as Vice President for the GANS Association | 2017-2018
- Awarded the Tift Regional Outstanding Leadership and Academic Achievement Award
- Served on the Southern Regional Technical College Nursing Program Student Council
- Headed the Employee of the Month Program for the Emergency Department for Colquitt Regional
References
- Amber Goodman, 229-353-6690, amber.goodman@mysouthwell.com
- Ivy Godwin, 229.412.0643, ivylaken@gmail.com
- Justin Fender, 912.860.2121, justinfender@hotmail.com
Timeline
Registered Nurse - ED Charge Nurse
Tift Regional Medical Center - Emergency Department
2019.10 - Current
Registered Nurse
Colquitt Regional Medical Center - Emergency Department
2018.05 - 2019.10
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
Associate of Science in Nursing -
Southern Regional Technical College
- ACLS
- BLS
- PALS
- Ultrasound placement
- Midline placement
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