Linda Kriedel
Lake Isabella
Summary
Experienced registered nurse specializing in compassionate care and critical thinking. Successfully implemented evidence-based practices, resulting in improved patient recovery times and enhanced health outcomes.
Compassionate registered nurse with expertise in patient assessments, direct care, and clinical judgment. Committed to implementing evidence-based practices for optimal patient outcomes.
Dedicated registered nurse with a strong focus on patient and family advocacy, emergency response, and quality improvement initiatives. Proven ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care and satisfaction.
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude, and excellent customer service.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Kern Valley Healthcare District
Lake Isabella, CA
07.2014 - 10.2026
- Administered patient care and monitored vital signs to ensure optimal health outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management, medication administration, and post-discharge care.
- Trained and mentored new nursing staff on protocols, policies, and best practices.
- Conducted assessments to identify patient needs and adjust treatment plans accordingly.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to improve patient recovery times and overall satisfaction.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
Registered Nurse
Southern Inyo Hospital
Lone Pine, CA
2011 - 2017
- Streamlined documentation processes to enhance accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Led quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient safety and care delivery efficiency.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Registered Nurse
Palo Verde Hospital
Blythe, CA
2008 - 2011
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Regents
Albany, NY1998
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Patient care
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient monitoring
- IV setup
- Intravenous therapy
- Professional bedside manner
- Physical assessments
- Patient evaluation
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Kern Valley Healthcare District
07.2014 - 10.2026
Registered Nurse
Southern Inyo Hospital
2011 - 2017
Registered Nurse
Palo Verde Hospital
2008 - 2011
Associate of Science - Nursing
Regents