Kristen Parsons
Lexington
Summary
Detail-oriented Senior Nurse Specialist with expertise in chronic disease management, staff training, and assessment. Proven reliability and adaptability in school health settings, committed to enhancing patient well-being.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Nurse Specialist School Health
Lexington Fayette County Health Department
Lexington, KY
02.2019 - Current
- Chronic disease management
- Assessment of sick and injured students and staff
- Vaccination and health information data entry into Infinite Campus
- Medication and Diabetic Training for staff
- Medication audits, vision screens, dental varnishes
- Medicaid Billing experience
- New hire training and orientation
Clinical Nurse, Telemetry Unit, Acute Care
UK Good Samaritan Hospital
Lexington, KY
04.2010 - 09.2018
- Charge Nurse experience mentoring new nursing staff on proper use of telemetry equipment, reading rhythm strips, medication administration techniques, documentation requirements, fostering professional growth and team building within the unit.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure safety and effectiveness.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop comprehensive care plans for patients and to ensure effective communication among healthcare providers.
- Conducted thorough assessments, developed care plans, implemented interventions, and evaluated patient outcomes using the nursing process.
- Formulated detailed care plans by integrating assessment data to address individual patient needs.
Patient Care Technician
UK Healthcare
Lexington KY
05.2008 - 08.2008
- Provided direct patient care, ensuring comfort and safety during treatments.
- Assisted nursing staff with daily activities, enhancing patient support and efficiency.
- Monitored vital signs, documenting changes for timely medical intervention.
- Educated patients on health management, promoting adherence to treatment plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Spalding University
Louisville, KY06-2009
Skills
- Time Management
- Organization
- Staff Training
- Attention to detail
- Reliability and dependability
- Adaptability and flexibility
Accomplishments
Accomplished School Health Nurse with 7 years experience with the Lexington Fayette County Health Department. Experience includes middle and high school student population, COVID-19 pandemic services including vaccine clinics, home visits, and contact tracing, Flu vaccine clinics, and Medicaid billing. Known for professionalism, organization, attention to detail with a drive to exceed expectations. Leadership, ability and knowledge of successfully training and orienting new staff to the school health program and oversight of new nurses in the school health program.
Timeline
Senior Nurse Specialist School Health
Lexington Fayette County Health Department
02.2019 - Current
Clinical Nurse, Telemetry Unit, Acute Care
UK Good Samaritan Hospital
04.2010 - 09.2018
Patient Care Technician
UK Healthcare
05.2008 - 08.2008
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Spalding University