Kristie McKendrick

• Strengthened patient satisfaction by reducing unsuccessful IV attempts through training initiatives for less experienced staff
• Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure safety.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
• Mentored new nurses and new hires, sharing knowledge and best practices in pediatrics.
• Facilitated medication management and monitored patients for side effects.

Confirmed all medications consumed by patients and assembled medication lists, then recorded this information in patient charts for each hospital admission.

• Cared for inpatient and pediatric ER patients, ensuring high-quality care delivery.
• Served as preceptor to new nursing staff, enhancing onboarding processes.
• Acted as charge nurse, overseeing daily operations and patient flow.
• Participated in unit practice council to drive improvements in clinical practices.

• Cared for OB-Gyn and newborn nursery patients.
• Superuser for computer charting systems and educated staff, teacher for babysitting class offered to the public via sign-up.
• Conducted babysitting classes for public sign-ups, educating participants on childcare practices.

• Provided care for pediatric patients in general med-surg, PICU, and in a level III NICU.
• Cross-trained in childbirth center to enhance skill set and versatility.