Kirsten Lykes

Administered medications and treatments per physician orders, ensuring patient safety and compliance with protocols.

• Educated patients and families on post-operative care, enhancing understanding of recovery processes.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes through coordinated care strategies.
• Mentored junior nurses, providing guidance on best practices and fostering professional development.
• Implemented evidence-based practices, improving patient care quality and reducing complications in the unit.

• Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
• Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions to identify changes in health status.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement comprehensive care strategies.
• Educated patients and families on disease management, treatment options, and preventive care practices.

• Administered patient care across multiple units, ensuring adherence to protocols and best practices.
• Implemented evidence-based practices to optimize workflow and improve overall patient satisfaction scores.
• Served as a resource for other nurses on the Float Pool, offering guidance on policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Strengthened relationships between nursing teams across various units through regular collaboration on shared float pool initiatives and projects.

• Streamlined communication among healthcare teams by providing accurate and timely updates on patient conditions.
• Improved patient outcomes by diligently monitoring vital signs and adjusting treatment plans accordingly.
• Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, including central line placements, lumbar punctures, and thoracenteses.
• Enhanced patient care by efficiently managing multiple cases in high-stress environments.

• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
• Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.