Kristen Pangborn

Experienced registered nurse seeking to obtain a position where I can use my skills to provide high-quality care to patients and contribute to a positive work environment

Nurse, Emergency Room - Holy Cross Hospital - Silver Spring, MD

(2024-04)

• Rapid assessment and management of incoming patients
• IV insertion, including ultrasound guided and labs
• NG tube insertion, foley catheter insertion
• Care of acute and ICU patients awaiting placement in hospital
• Care of patients in triage, acute ER, pediatrics, throughput, seniors, behavioral health, and super track areas

Nurse, 5 South Acute Care - Holy Cross Hospital - Silver Spring, MD

(2016-04 - 2024-04)

• Assessment, observation and monitoring of telemetry, medical, surgical, GYN, and bariatric patients
• Admissions, transfers and discharge, patient education
• Wound care, ostomy, urinary catheter, chest tube, wound vac, tracheostomy, IV insertion
• Experienced preceptor
• Charge nurse relief
• Member of hospital Falls Committee

Nurse, Float Pool - Lorien Health Care - Columbia, MD

(2009-02 - 2016)

• Medical Specialty unit (ventilatory/trach), long term units, rehabilitation unit and assisted living building
• Filled temporary management positions on various units
• Building nurse supervisor as needed

Nurse, Family Practice office - Drs. Cromwell & Nelson, P.A. - Silver Spring, MD

(2001 - 2005)

• Patient intake and care (infants, pediatric, adults and senior)
• Assisted MD with procedures as gynecological exams, wound care, sigmoidoscopy
• Staple/suture removal and Phlebotomy
• Immunization, allergy, and injectable supplement administration

Nurse, Unit 4200 Medical/Surgical/Renal - Washington Adventist Hospital - Takoma Park, MD

(1999 - 2001)

• Admissions and discharges
• Tracked laboratory values and test results
• Health assessment, medication administration, and wound care
• Worked as primary nurse for selection of patients
• Floated as needed to other medical surgical, psychiatric, and mother-baby units

Bachelor of Science - Nursing - Columbia Union College