KRISTEN BISTYGA, LPN

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OBJECTIVE

To obtain a position as an LPN within a team oriented clinical setting that will utilize my skills, education and passion for patient care; while promoting professional growth and development.

EDUCATION

Lincoln Technical Institute, Shelton, CT - Practical Nursing Program Diploma, 07/2012 - Honors, GPA: 3.4

Dent Temp Careers, Stratford, CT - Dental Assistant Training, Certificate of Completion – 09/2007

Smiles Dentistry, Oxford, CT - Radiography Prep for Dental X-rays – 06/2008

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE : 07/2011 – 07/2012

St. Joseph's Manor Care and Rehabilitation Center, Trumbull, CT

Lord Chamberlain Nursing and Rehab, Stratford, CT

Birmingham Health Center, Derby, CT

Northbridge Health Care Center, Bridgeport, CT

Demonstrated Proficiencies in the following:

•Vital signs, administered personal care, provided assistance with daily living activities, performed passive/active range of motion exercises with clients.

•Medication administration of oral, ocular, topical, subcutaneous and intra-dermal injections, nebulizer treatments, medications delivered via PEG tube, glucose monitoring and insulin administration.

•Patient teaching, client physical/psychosocial assessment, formulation of plans of care and implementation of existing care plans.

•Wound care, gastrostomy tube feeding and tube-site care, Foley catheterization care and colostomy care.

Clinical experience included out-rotations at:

Bridgeport Hospital, Bridgeport, CT – Maternity, Mental Health Departments

•Assisted in the personal care of mother and newborn, assisted with identifying specific patient needs based on patient history and clinical observations.

•Observed group therapy and observed morning rounds.

Spooner House, Shelton, CT: Assisted with operations of local food bank interacted with residents and observed medication administration.

Adult/Child Day Care: Observed adults and children in a day care environment, conducted presentation to children on “Respect”

Parish Nursing/Griffin Hospital, Derby CT: Participated in “health fair” providing stroke assessments, taking vitals of adults, provided educational pamphlets on healthy lifestyle choices, also assisted with “fall risk” assessments of elderly.

Hewitt Memorial Health Care, Shelton, CT: Med Pass

WORK EXPERIENCE

Griffin Hospital, Shelton, CT 2/3/2021 – Present

Licensed Practical Nurse, Vaccine Immunizer

Administration of COVID –19 vaccines.

Answering patient’s questions and concerns regarding COVID – 19 including symptoms, testing and vaccines.

Confirming patient’s eligibility for vaccination per guidelines.

Provide vaccination card to patient.

Complete documentation of vaccine administration as directed.

Dr. Zazzaro General Dentistry, Southbury, CT 11/9/2012 – Present

Dental Assistant

•Assist and set-up operatories for dental procedures including fillings, crowns, extractions and root canals, ensure all instruments and materials are sterilized using autoclave

•Assist Dentist in composite and amalgam restorations procedures

•Assist Dentist with surgical procedures.

•X-ray certified, take and mount dental radiographs, skilled in isolating specific areas of mouth as well as retracting.

•Exceptional infection control skills.

•Take impressions using heavy and light body material, mixing cements and temporary filling materials.

•Fabricating and cementing temporary crowns.

•Front Desk experience: EZ Dental program. Schedule and confirm appointments. Check out patients.

•Assist with implant procedures including placement and restoration using Camlog system.

Dr. Gish and Associates, Fairfield, CT 09/2007 – 01/2014

Dental Assistant

•Assist and set-up operatories for dental procedures including fillings, crowns, extractions and root canals, ensure all instruments and materials are sterilized using autoclave

•Assist Dentist in composite and amalgam restorations procedures

•X-ray certified, take and mount dental radiographs, skilled in isolating specific areas of mouth as well as retracting.

•Exceptional infection control skills.

•Take impressions using heavy and light body material and alginate, mixing cements and temporary filling materials, pour and trim models.

•Front desk experience including: scheduling appointments and entering payments using EZ Dental program, filing charts, and checking patient rosters.

•In charge of weekly ordering for office supplies and dental material.

Comfort Keepers, Shelton, CT 10/2012-2013

Caregiver

•In-home care and companionship services

•Meal Preparation

•Laundry

•Light housekeeping

•Grocery Shopping

•Incidental Transportation

•Medication Reminder

•Grooming Guidance

•Bathing

•Transferring

•Toileting

•Feeding

•Texas Catheterization

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS

State of Connecticut Licensed Practical Nurse, #37322 - Expiration: 04/30/2021

CPR and First Aid Certification – Expiration January, 2022

Dental X-ray Certification

DanB Certified Dental Assistant - Expiration 10/2021

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