Position Sought: New Grad RN

Kristen Beckhardt
3242 Atlee Ridge Road
Kbeck2293@gmail.com

New Windsor MD, 21776

(443)547-0522

EDUCATION
Carroll Community College
Major: Nursing (R.N.)

Westminster, MD

Graduating Dec. 2015

PRECEPTORSHIP
Union Memorial Hospital
Baltimore, MD
November-Dec. 2015
Ortho/hand trauma unit
Performed 144 hours of direct patient care under the supervision of an RN
Admitted and discharged patients and provided education about medications
Performed hand soaks for post-op patients and re-dressed the surgical site
Assessed and flushed IV sites then discontinued when necessary
Administered patients medications and treatments
Documented assessment findings in the electronic medical record

CLINICAL TRAINING
Under supervision trained to...

Perform complete head to toe assessments including neurological, cardiovascular and respiratory
Administer oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular, rectal and intravenous medications
Educate patients on medications, procedures, treatments and disease processes
Provide care while using contact and universal precautions
Change dressings, insertion and removal foley catheter using sterile technique
Interpret EKG readings
Monitor patient progress and make RN aware when a change in condition occurred
Contribute data to admission and discharge plan
Chart in Clinical Care station and paragon medication administration

EXPERIENCE
Northwest Hospital
Randallstown, MD
April 2015- Present
Carroll Lutheran Village
Westminster, MD
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2011- Present

G.N.A.
Provide personal care and emotional support for 10 patients on SubAcute/Rehab floor and those
diagnosed with dementia and Alzheimers
Assist patients with physical mobility using assistive devices such as walkers, canes and wheelchairs
Transfer patients using sliding board or mechanical lifts
Monitor and chart intake and output, weights and vital signs; Electronically document data using
PowerChart and Answers
Increase sociability and engagement in ADLs through adaptive communication and social interaction
Turn and reposition patients every 2 hours; monitor skin for breakdown and pressure sores
Reorient patient to place and time using boards, therapeutic communication and

CERTIFICATIONS/SKILLS

CPR certified by the American Heart Association

Peer mentor in nursing program