KRISTA SUTHERLAND
HENRICO,VA
Summary
Experienced in high-pressure healthcare environments with a focus on patient care, communication, and teamwork. Seeking to transition into a new field with proficiency in handling medical emergencies and patient interactions. Intending to leverage these transferable skills to make a meaningful contribution in a new professional setting.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Extern
Chippenham Hospital
11.2023 - Current
- Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating, and daily hygiene tasks.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported any changes to nursing staff.
- Observed and reported any changes in patient condition to proactively address potential risks.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining cleanliness within the facility.
Mental Health Technician
Chippenham Hospital
01.2023 - 11.2023
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
- Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques for patients experiencing emotional distress or exhibiting aggressive behaviors.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment.
Sitter
Chippenham Hospital
10.2022 - 01.2023
- Always maintains a direct line of sight with patient within 6 ft
- Establishes a safe, risk-free patient environment by utilizing knowledge of fall prevention protocols, infection control measures, and self-harm prevention
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Richmond, VA08-2025
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Clinical judgment
- Compassionate care
- Electronic charting
- Direct patient care
- Documentation accuracy
- De-escalation techniques
- Behavior observation
- Stress reduction techniques
- Behavior management
- Patient safety management
- Crisis intervention
Certification
- CPI Intervention
- BLS Support
Clinicals Hours
- Fundamentals Rehab Unit, Parham Doctor Hospital, 64 Hours
- Fundamentals Rehab Unit, Johnston Willis Hospital, 64 Hours
- Medical Surgical Unit 2 South B, Tricites Hospital, 108 Hours
- L&D, Mother Baby, Pediatrics, Henrico Doctors Hospital and Chippenham Hospital , 72 Hours
- Chronic Aging and Illness, Oncology Unit, Henrico Doctors Hospital Forest, 72 Hours
- Mental Health Concepts, Tucker Pavillion, Chippenham Hospital, 72 Hours
- Medical Surgical Unit 2 Front Neuro Med, Chippenham Hospital, 108 Hours
- Medical Surgical Unit Neuroscience, Johnston Willis Hospital, 120 Hours
- Select Specialty Hospital, Henrico, Va, 24 Hours
Timeline
Nurse Extern
Chippenham Hospital
11.2023 - Current
Mental Health Technician
Chippenham Hospital
01.2023 - 11.2023
Sitter
Chippenham Hospital
10.2022 - 01.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
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