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
Edina, MN
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
Burnsville, MN
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
Burnsville, MN
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
Bloomington, MN
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
Edina, MN
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
Edina, MN
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
Bloomington, MN
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