KRISTOPHER LOVE

MSN, FNP-C

Driven nursing professional with over five years' experience in hospice, acute/critical care, and corrections. I worked in a Level 3 Trauma center in a rural critical care access hospital. I also worked in a critical care float pool. I was trained to work in ICU but I also got experience working on the Tele Unit, Ortho Unit, Onc Unit, Med Surg, and Rehab Unit. I transitioned into corrections where I had to enhance my assessment skills due to lack of in house interventions. Now as a Nurse Practitioner I see patients with both acute and chronic issues. The prison environment functions as a primary care, urgent care, and emergency department all in one. I pride myself in having excellent communication skill with both staff and patients. I am driven to provide the upmost care possible. I constantly strive to enhance my education through my colleagues and continuing education. My work experience has provided me the opportunity of becoming fluent in both acute and chronic care disease management.

Skills

Strong communication skills

High level of autonomy

Culturally competent care

Patient evaluation/intervention

Strong communication skills

Critical Care

Decision making

Diabetes

Diagnosis

Electronic medical records

First aid

Hospice

Listening

Monitors

Nursing

ORDWAY, CO, 81063

719-***-****

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Patient evaluation

Policies

Primary care

Quality

Technology

Therapy

Vital signs

Work History

2020-05 - Current Nurse Practitioner

Arkansas Valley Correctional Facility, Ordway, CO Perform thorough physical exams, order and interpret labs, order diagnostic, order medications, make referrals as needed, provide proper diagnosis, collaborate with in-house providers as needed. Disease managed include but not limited to chronic care issues such as: hypertension, diabetes, CHF, anticoagulation therapy, hyperlipidemia, GERD.

Acute issues also managed to include infections, acute adnominal pain, traumas, chest pain, respiratory distress, MSK issues. Duties also included educating offenders on medical plan and answering questions.

2018-04 - 2019-08 RN 1

Arkansas Valley Correctional Facility, Ordway, CO

Collaborated with primary care providers to ensure continuity, timeliness and appropriateness of care for all inmates.

Coordinated and administered medication, therapeutic agents and treatments to inmates.

Provided emergency first aid care, check and recorded all vital signs. Obtained specimens from inmates for diagnostic testing. Recorded all care information concisely, accurately and completely in a timely manner in the appropriate format.

Promoted a therapeutic environment to ensure inmates were treated in a professional, ethical and tactful manner.

2015-07 - 2018-11 Case Manager

Arkansas Valley Hospice, La Junta, CO

Managed physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual needs of patients and families as they journeyed through end of life issues. Communicated daily with interdisciplinary team including physicians, social worker, chaplain, nursing assistants, volunteer coordinator, and another hospice nurse.

Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, families and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills.

Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.

Provided high level of quality, compassionate care to patients and caregivers during each nursing shift.

Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to ensure that emotional and mental, as well as physical needs were met. Educate family members and caregivers' on various ways to manage patients' pain, how to check for vital signs and proper methods for dressing changes.

2016-11 - 2018-04 ER Nurse

Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center, La Junta, Colorado Closely monitored acute conditions.

Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care. Provided care to people across the lifespan with different conditions from infants, children, pregnant women, and the elderly. Closely monitored E.R Patients, alerted Physicians/Charge nurse with any changes in patient's status.

Reacted effectively in emergency scenarios, demonstrating sound decision making that helped save patients' lives.

2016-11 - 2018-03 Critical Care Float Nurse

St. Mary Corwin, Pueblo, Colorado

Assess, analyze, and treat complex patient conditions. Maintain, monitor, and analyze various patient monitoring equipment such as ventilators, intracranial pressure monitors, and arterial lines. Proficient with electronic medical records.

Titrate and monitor medication drips.

Promote and follow core measures and hospital policies when providing high quality care.

Education

2018-08 - 2019-12 Master of Science FNP: Nursing

Regis College - Boston, MA

Conducted over 650 hours of clinical experience in Family Practice Bachelor of Science: Nursing

Grand Canyon University - Phoenix, Arizona

Associate of Science: Nursing

Otero Junior College - La Junta, Colorado

Certifications

FNP-C (AANP)

RN

BLS

ACLS

Volunteer

Crowley County EMS/Ordway Fire Department-May 2016-Current Assist in providing fire and EMS services to the citizens of Crowley County using my skills as a nurse and nurse practitioner

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