Kristin Handy
Lugoff
Summary
Student nurse with over 550 hours of clinical experience and hands on training in a multitude of settings. I work well with patients and families, great at building rapport with staff and can resolve conflicts that arise quickly. My skills set include providing quality patient care, medication administration, thorough assessments, and teaching. I’m highly motivated, caring, passionate about what I do, pay great attention to detail, and have an excellent work ethic.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Intensive Care Unit
MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown
01.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and wellbeing.
- Assisted in conducting physical assessments to identify potential health concerns and inform appropriate interventions.
- Applied critical thinking skills to identify changes in patient conditions, initiating timely interventions as needed.
- Provided compassionate care to diverse patient populations, promoting comfort and satisfaction throughout their treatment journey.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed Treatments and skills such as : sterile and nonsterile dressings, NGT insertion, irrigation, tube bolus feedings, INT insertion and D/C, Foley catheter, enema, specimen collection, ostomy care, tracheostomy care, FSBS, Peg tube care and medication administration, EKG, and EEG.
Labor and Delivery and Mother Baby, Nursery, Postp
Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Educated new parents on proper infant care techniques, including breastfeeding, bathing, and swaddling.
- Supported patients during labor by assisting with pain management strategies and advocating for their birth plan preferences.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify potential complications in both the mother and baby during the birthing process.
- Assisted lactation consultants in addressing breastfeeding challenges faced by new mothers, offering guidance on latch techniques and positioning.
- Coordinated discharge planning for mother-baby pairs, ensuring appropriate follow-up care and support upon leaving the hospital.
- Educated new parents on how to properly care for infants by instructing parents on bottle feeding, bathing, circumcision care and breastfeeding.
Pediatric Acute Care Unit
Prisma Health Children's Hospital–Midlands
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Enhanced patient outcomes by administering medications and treatments accurately and promptly.
- Assessed pediatric patients'' growth and development, identifying potential issues early for timely intervention.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and confidence in the nursing team''s abilities.
- Educated children about their medical conditions in age-appropriate language, empowering them to take an active role in managing their health.
- Promoted healthy lifestyles through teaching preventative measures such as proper nutrition, exercise habits, and hygiene routines.
- Monitored vital signs closely during procedures or treatments, intervening swiftly when necessary to maintain patient stability.
School Nurse Health Screen
Doby’s Mill Elementary School
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Facilitated early detection of health issues by conducting routine screenings for vision, and hearing.
School Nurse Clinical Observation
Furman Middle School
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Assessed students'' physical and emotional well-being during daily clinic visits, providing appropriate care or referrals as needed.
- Monitored ongoing medical conditions such as asthma or diabetes, adjusting care plans accordingly to maintain optimal student wellness levels.
Head start observation
Rubye J Johnson Headstart
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Assessed pediatric patients'' growth and development, identifying potential issues early for timely intervention.
Outpatient Mental Health Obervation
Kershaw Health Mental Health Center,
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate care and support during their mental health journey.
Mental Health Clinicals
G. Werber Bryan Psychiatric Hospital
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate care and support during their mental health journey.
- Promoted a safe, therapeutic environment by enforcing facility policies and maintaining patient confidentiality at all times.
- Developed strong rapport with patients, establishing trust and fostering positive relationships conducive to healing.
Mental health clinicals
Vocational Rehabilitation Palmetto Center
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate care and support during their mental health journey.
- Promoted a safe, therapeutic environment by enforcing facility policies and maintaining patient confidentiality at all times.
- Implemented group therapy sessions, facilitating open communication and fostering a supportive community among patients.
Telemetry Step - Down Unit
Prisma Health Tuomey
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Enhanced patient care by accurately documenting vital signs, medical histories, and relevant information.
- Administered close patient care, checked vital signs, and monitored telemetry.
- Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Participated in hands-on clinical training under the supervision of experienced nursing professionals to refine practical skills.
Medical Surgical Unit
MUSC Kershaw
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Enhanced patient care by accurately documenting vital signs, medical histories, and relevant information.
- Administered close patient care, checked vital signs, and monitored telemetry.
- Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Participated in hands-on clinical training under the supervision of experienced nursing professionals to refine practical skills.
- Assisted with wound care, dressing changes and NG tube placement to maintain stable patient conditions.
Oncology Unit
Prisma Health Toumeny
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Enhanced patient care by accurately documenting vital signs, medical histories, and relevant information.
- Administered close patient care, checked vital signs, and monitored telemetry.
- Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Participated in hands-on clinical training under the supervision of experienced nursing professionals to refine practical skills.
Long - Term Care
Sumter Health And Rehab
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Enhanced patient care by developing and implementing individualized long-term care plans.
- Ensure each patient’s safety and security at all times
- Preserve patient dignity and minimize discomfort while carrying out duties such as bedpan changes, diapering, emptying drainage bags and bathing.
- Assisted residents with activities of daily living including helping with meals, transferring using assistive devices, bathing, dressing and grooming
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Central Carolina Technical College
Sumter, SC05.2024
Associate of Arts -
Central Carolina Technical College
Sumter, SC05.2024
High School Diploma -
Lugoff - Elgin Highschool
Lugoff, SC06.2018
Skills
- Patient Assessments
- Medication Management
- IV-Line Placement and Infusions
- Patient Safety and Infection Control
- Charting on the Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
Timeline
Medical Intensive Care Unit
MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown
01.2024 - Current
Labor and Delivery and Mother Baby, Nursery, Postp
Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital
08.2023 - 12.2023
Pediatric Acute Care Unit
Prisma Health Children's Hospital–Midlands
08.2023 - 12.2023
School Nurse Health Screen
Doby’s Mill Elementary School
08.2023 - 12.2023
School Nurse Clinical Observation
Furman Middle School
08.2023 - 12.2023
Head start observation
Rubye J Johnson Headstart
08.2023 - 12.2023
Outpatient Mental Health Obervation
Kershaw Health Mental Health Center,
08.2023 - 12.2023
Mental Health Clinicals
G. Werber Bryan Psychiatric Hospital
08.2023 - 12.2023
Mental health clinicals
Vocational Rehabilitation Palmetto Center
08.2023 - 12.2023
Telemetry Step - Down Unit
Prisma Health Tuomey
05.2023 - 08.2023
Medical Surgical Unit
MUSC Kershaw
01.2023 - 05.2023
Oncology Unit
Prisma Health Toumeny
05.2022 - 08.2022
Long - Term Care
Sumter Health And Rehab
01.2022 - 05.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Central Carolina Technical College
Associate of Arts -
Central Carolina Technical College
High School Diploma -
Lugoff - Elgin Highschool
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