Krista Steinhouse, RN, BSN
Lakeville,MN
Summary
Dedicated RN with extensive experience at M Health Fairview, skilled in effective communication and patient assessment. Proven ability to train new staff and enhance team collaboration, ensuring high-quality care. Detail-oriented and compassionate, adept at managing complex patient needs while fostering a supportive environment for families.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
RN, IMC Float Pool
Fairview Southdale Hospital
01.2020 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Precept new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Administer medications according to orders in patient medical record, completing due diligence by verifying five rights of medication administration.
- Obtain and record patient's vital signs, intake and output; complete head to toe assessments and focused assessments.
- Delegate and manage tasks to members of healthcare team to ensure positive patient outcome.
LPN ICU
Fairview Ridges Hospital
06.2018 - 01.2020
- Work with the RN and charge nurse in delivering care to the patients.
- Answering the phones and directing the calls to staff, patients, and other team members.
- Taking critical lab values and relaying them to the RN.
- Work with the charge nurse in creating the assignments.
- Partnered with team of registered nurses to achieve overall well-being of all patients.
- Precept/train new NST and LPN's in all areas of patient care when new to the department.
LPN MS3
Fairview Ridges Hospital
01.2014 - 06.2018
- Working with the RN and support staff to give patient care.
- Encouraged creative thinking, problem solving, and empowerment as part of the facility management group to improve morale and teamwork by being apart of Unit Council.
- Completed all daily living tasks to enhance the quality of life of the patients.
- Assessed new LPN's performance regularly, adjusting teaching strategies as needed to ensure academic progress when precepting.
LPN
Fairview Oxboro Clinic
06.2006 - 01.2014
- Worked as an LPN in Internal Medicine, Specialty Service and Urgent Care.
- Worked with the Doctors to deliver patient care.
- Roomed patients (Vital signs, review medications, EKG's, Spirometry, nebulizer, injections, holter monitors).
- Encouraged creative thinking, problem solving, and empowerment as part of the facility management group to improve morale and teamwork apart of Labor Management.
LPN Float Pool
Fairview Southdale Hospital
09.2005 - 06.2006
- Work with the RN's and support staff to give care to the patients.
- Delegate tasks to the appropriate staff.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
CNA Cancer Care Station 88
Fairview Southdale Hospital
05.2000 - 06.2006
- Work with the RN's and LPN's with the cares for the patients.
- Organize continuous changing tasks through out the day for better efficiency.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
CNA/Home Health Aide
Friendship Village of Bloomington
02.1999 - 05.2000
- Work with the RN's and LPN's with the cares for the patients.
- Give patients medications, bath, grocery shopping, and laundry.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
Education
BSN - Nursing
Presentation College
Aberdeen, SD12.2018
LPN Diploma - Nursing
Hennepin Technical College
Eden Prairie, MN2005
CNA and Home Health Aide Certificates - Nursing
Hennepin Technical College
Eden Prairie, MN1999
Skills
- Effective verbal communication
- Experienced RN preceptor
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
- Collaborative team member
- Supportive demeanor
- Providing compassionate support to patients and families
Accomplishments
- Registered Nurse, Licenses number #2477158, Minnesota Board of Nursing August, 30 2019
- CPR expires March 2026
- ACLS expires September 2026
- Alison Haddon Excellence in the Practice of Nursing Award, 2005
- Labor Management team at Oxboro Clinic
- Unit Council FRH MS3 2017-6/2018
- ECG Certificate
Timeline
RN, IMC Float Pool
Fairview Southdale Hospital
01.2020 - Current
LPN ICU
Fairview Ridges Hospital
06.2018 - 01.2020
LPN MS3
Fairview Ridges Hospital
01.2014 - 06.2018
LPN
Fairview Oxboro Clinic
06.2006 - 01.2014
LPN Float Pool
Fairview Southdale Hospital
09.2005 - 06.2006
CNA Cancer Care Station 88
Fairview Southdale Hospital
05.2000 - 06.2006
CNA/Home Health Aide
Friendship Village of Bloomington
02.1999 - 05.2000
BSN - Nursing
Presentation College
LPN Diploma - Nursing
Hennepin Technical College
CNA and Home Health Aide Certificates - Nursing
Hennepin Technical College
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