Karissa Bent
Astoria
Summary
Accomplished RN Supervisor with a proven track record at Graham Hospital, enhancing patient satisfaction and fostering a cohesive team environment. Skilled in clinical leadership and compassionate care, adept at navigating complex healthcare systems and improving health outcomes through effective staff development and patient advocacy.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Supervisor
Graham Hospital
06.2006 - Current
- Managed critical situations calmly and efficiently, providing guidance to the nursing team during emergencies.
- Served as an approachable leader who consistently addressed concerns raised by both nursing staff and families regarding patient care issues or operational challenges within the unit effectively resolving them promptly whenever possible.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment.
- Consistently acted as a strong advocate for patients and their families, ensuring that their needs were met while navigating complex healthcare systems.
- Cultivated an atmosphere of teamwork and open communication among staff members, resulting in a more cohesive work environment and greater job satisfaction for the nursing team.
RN
Astoria Gardens Rehab Center
07.2007 - 11.2007
- Managed critical situations calmly and efficiently, providing guidance to the nursing team during emergencies.
- Served as an approachable leader who consistently addressed concerns raised by both nursing staff and families regarding patient care issues or operational challenges within the unit effectively resolving them promptly whenever possible.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment.
- Consistently acted as a strong advocate for patients and their families, ensuring that their needs were met while navigating complex healthcare systems.
- Cultivated an atmosphere of teamwork and open communication among staff members, resulting in a more cohesive work environment and greater job satisfaction for the nursing team.
RN
Renaissance Care Center
03.2005 - 09.2005
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Education
Associates Of Science - Science
Spoon River College
Canton, IL05.2004
Diploma In Nursing - Nursing
Graham Hospital School of Nursing
Canton, IL05.2004
Skills
- Clinical assessment
- Nursing documentation
- Clinical leadership
- Quality improvement
- HIPAA compliance
- Continuing education
- Healthcare technology
- Compassionate care
- Clinical documentation
- Staff development
- Patient education
- Staff supervision
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Critical thinking
- Patient advocacy
- Patient safety
- Training and mentoring
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Basic life support for health care providers (BLS)
- Medical clinical procedures
- Patient care assessment
- Clinical staff management
- Interdepartmental functions coordination
- Employee supervision
- Medication dispensing
Certification
Certification in ACLS
Certification in TNCC
Timeline
RN
Astoria Gardens Rehab Center
07.2007 - 11.2007
RN Supervisor
Graham Hospital
06.2006 - Current
RN
Renaissance Care Center
03.2005 - 09.2005
Associates Of Science - Science
Spoon River College
Diploma In Nursing - Nursing
Graham Hospital School of Nursing
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