Kristin Hayes, R.N.
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Kristin Hayes is a Registered Nurse who has been caring for both pediatric and adult patients who have undergone surgical procedures for disorders of the ear, nose and throat for nine years. Working closely with ENT physicians, she not only cares for these patients, but educates them about their condition and teaches them how to care for themselves at home.
Experience
Kristin has been a nurse since 2000 and has worked in a variety of nursing settings. The bulk of her nursing career has been spent working in post-anesthesia care units and outpatient surgical centers. She routinely cares for patients who have undergone myringotomies, tonsillectomies, nasal sinus surgery and other ENT procedures.
Education
Kristin received an Associate Degree in Nursing and graduated with honors from Weber State University in 2002. Prior to that she was a Licensed Practical Nurse and worked at Primary Children's Medical Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. Kristin also holds several certifications from the American Heart Association including: Basic Life Support, Advanced Life Support, and Pediatric Advanced Life Support.
Kristin Hayes, R.N.
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