Kristen Wallace
South Hill
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with experience in long-term care and behavioral health settings. Skilled in medication administration, wound care, and patient admissions and discharges. Proven ability to provide high-quality patient care, support interdisciplinary teams, and maintain compliance with clinical standards in fast-paced healthcare environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavioral Health Nurse
Southside Behavioral Health
Southside
11.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized treatment plans, promoting comprehensive patient care
- Delivered nursing care to patients with mental health and behavioral conditions in clinical setting, enhancing patient well-being
- Administered medications, monitored patient responses for effectiveness and side effects, ensuring safety and adherence to treatment
- Conducted patient assessments and maintain accurate, timely documentation
Floor Nurse (LPN)
Petersburg Healthcare Center
Petersburg
05.2023 - 11.2024
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders to ensure patient safety and compliance
- Delivered direct patient care in a long-term care setting
- Provided wound care and monitored healing progress to support optimal recovery outcomes
- Facilitated patient admissions, discharges, and care planning to enhance continuity of care
- Maintained compliance with safety and infection control protocols
Floor Nurse (LPN)
Brian Center – Clayton
Clayton
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Administered medications and treatments while ensuring patient safety
- Provided comprehensive nursing care to residents in a skilled nursing facility
- Assisted with daily living activities and monitored patient conditions
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to enhance patient care and treatment plans
Floor Nurse (LPN)
VCU Health – The Hundley Center
Richmond
03.2021 - 06.2021
- Administered medications and collaborated on treatment plans to ensure effective patient management
- Provided patient-centered care in long-term care and rehabilitation settings to enhance patient comfort and recovery
- Facilitated admissions, discharges, and patient transitions of care to promote continuity and quality of care
Education
Practical Nursing (PN) Certification -
Southside Virginia Community College (SVCC)
Alberta, VA12-2020
Associate of Applied Science (AAS) -
Southside Virginia Community College (SVCC)
Alberta, VA05-2015
Skills
- Behavioral Health Support
- Patient Assessment & Monitoring
- Medication Administration
- Patient Admissions & Discharges
- Discharge planning
- Documentation & Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
- EMR documentation
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Infection Control & Safety Compliance
- Infection control protocols
- Task delegation
- Wound Care
- Health promotion
Certification
CPR Certified
Timeline
Behavioral Health Nurse
Southside Behavioral Health
11.2024 - Current
Floor Nurse (LPN)
Petersburg Healthcare Center
05.2023 - 11.2024
Floor Nurse (LPN)
Brian Center – Clayton
06.2021 - 06.2022
Floor Nurse (LPN)
VCU Health – The Hundley Center
03.2021 - 06.2021
Practical Nursing (PN) Certification -
Southside Virginia Community College (SVCC)
Associate of Applied Science (AAS) -
Southside Virginia Community College (SVCC)