Cristina R. Nordgren
Summary
Compassionate and enthusiastic Family Health Nurse Practitioner Student dedicated to improving health outcomes and providing exceptional care to patients and families, particularly in managing complex and acute cases. Possesses a strong foundation in nursing skills, complemented by a relentless drive for professional growth, enabling the delivery of holistic and patient-centered care. Eager to leverage clinical knowledge and interpersonal skills to foster positive patient experiences and contribute meaningfully to healthcare teams. Committed to continuous learning and staying current with best practices in nursing to ensure the highest standards of care.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
PM Pediatric Urgent Care
12.2024 - Current
- Accurately obtain and electronically document triage, assessment and vital signs of patients from birth to 26 years old in a fast-paced, high-volume urgent care setting.
- Conduct thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Utilize critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Provide immediate care to medical emergencies and acute situations, such as patients in respiratory distress and anaphylaxis.
- Assist with patient exams, testing, and procedures under the direction of the provider.
- Accurately and safely perform ECGs, blood draws/phlebotomy, straight catheterization, wound care, and splinting.
- Point of care testing: Strep, FLU, RSV, COVID-19, Capillary Glucose, Mono, HCG, Urinalysis.
- Safely administer and document medications and immunizations.
- Provide compassionate care and emotional support to children and their families.
- Educate families on treatment plans, preventative care, and healthy lifestyle choices.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Registered Nurse: Pediatric Emergency Department - Level 1 Trauma Center
Boston Children's Hospital
03.2024 - 03.2025
- Specialized in rapid patient assessment and triage of patients from birth to 21 years old in a fast-paced emergency department.
- Provided immediate emergency care to Level 1 Trauma Center Pediatric patients.
- Demonstrated the ability to make critical decisions in high-pressure situations. Maintained professionalism while completing multiple urgent tasks promptly.
- Excellent communication skills, crucial for patient, families, and team interactions.
- Experienced with care of patients involving conscious sedation, intubation, ventilators, Level 1 Rapid Infuser, tracheostomies, arterial lines, central lines, EKG monitoring, chest tubes, G-tubes, and NG/OG-tubes.
- Accurately insert and monitor peripheral venous access and blood draws. Safely administered medications, IV fluids, blood products, and bedside sedation, and evaluated outcomes to medication administration.
- Ongoing assessment of patients' condition and continuous monitoring of patients' vital signs, telemetry, and lab values. Interpreted and reported patients' results to physicians. Utilized critical thinking skills to implement patient care plans and to anticipate patient needs.
- Accurately documented assessments, interventions, treatments, and patient responses electronically.
Registered Nurse: Emergency Department/Pediatric Emergency Department - Level II Trauma Center
Elliot Hospital
11.2022 - 03.2024
- Specialized in rapid patient assessment and triage of patients of all ages in a fast-paced emergency department environment.
- Proficient in providing immediate emergency care to Level II Trauma Center patients.
- Demonstrated the ability to make critical decisions in high-pressure situations. Maintained professionalism while completing multiple urgent tasks promptly.
- Accurately insert and monitor peripheral venous access and blood draws. Safely administered medications, IV fluids, blood products, and bedside sedation, and evaluated outcomes to medication administration.
- Assisted physicians and trauma surgeons with procedures during traumas and critical care situations.
- Experienced with care of patients involving conscious sedation, intubation, ventilators, Level 1 Rapid Infuser, tracheostomies, arterial lines, central lines, EKG monitoring, chest tubes, G-tubes, and NG/OG-tubes.
- Ongoing assessment of patients' condition and continuous monitoring of patients' vital signs, telemetry, and lab values. Interpreted and reported patients' results to physicians. Utilized critical thinking skills to implement patient care plans and to anticipate patient needs.
- Accurately documented assessments, interventions, treatments, and patient responses electronically.
- Excellent communication skills, crucial for patient and team interactions.
- Acted as a preceptor in triage and the main emergency department to new-to-practice as well as experienced Nurses, Paramedics, and EMTs.
Registered Nurse
ConvenientMD Urgent Care
05.2022 - 11.2022
- Accurately obtain and document Patient triage and vital signs electronically.
- Assist with patient exams, testing, and procedures under the direction of the provider.
- Point of care testing: Strep, FLU, RSV, SARs-CoV-2, Capillary Glucose, Mono, HCG, Urinalysis, Chemistry & CBC.
- Accurately and Safely Perform Suture & staple removal, ECGs, Blood draw/phlebotomy, Insert & monitor peripheral venous access, and Administer IV fluids.
- Prepare & Dispense PD-Rx medications.
- Safely administer medications and immunizations.
Registered Nurse: Mother-Baby Unit, Labor & Delivery
Beth Israel Lahey Health - Winchester & Beverly Hospital
07.2021 - 04.2022
- Provide care to mothers during the labor process, as well as new moms and their infants immediately following the delivery.
- Monitor fetal heart rate and mother's contractions, accurately document on the strip, and notify the physician of abnormalities.
- Safely administer medications to mothers, including IV Fluids, IV Magnesium Sulfate, and IV Pitocin.
- Safely administer immunizations and newborn medications to newborn infants.
- Monitor vital signs and accurately document ongoing assessments, interventions, treatments, and patient responses for both mother and newborn infant.
- Accurately perform infant testing, including newborn measurements, daily weights, blood work for bilirubin levels, PKUs, and Glucose levels.
- Assess and monitor mothers to ensure they are recovering properly, physically, mentally, and emotionally.
- Educate new mothers and fathers on how to care for their infant, including instructions on breastfeeding, bottle feeding, bathing, cord care, and circumcision care.
Registered Nurse: COVID-19 Vaccinator
Beth Israel Lahey Health
04.2021 - 05.2021
- Administered COVID-19 vaccines to patients who may be unaware of allergies to ensure a safe vaccination process.
- Provided education to patients on the vaccine efficacy and safety.
- Safely handled, stored, and administered the COVID-19 vaccine.
- Accurately documented patients' vaccine information in the COVAX computer system.
- Assisted in post-vaccination monitoring, including recognition and management of any physical or emotional reactions to the vaccine.
Registered Nurse: Medical/Surgical Intensive Care Unit
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
04.2017 - 04.2019
- Provided exceptional high-quality care to critically ill patients in a 12-bed MICU/SICU.
- Experienced with care of patients involving intubation, ventilators, tracheostomies, arterial lines, central lines, EKG monitoring, PD catheters, G-tubes, NG/OG-tubes, post-op care, and conscious sedation.
- Ongoing assessment of the patient's condition and continuous monitoring of patients' vital signs, telemetry, and lab values. Interpreted and reported patients' results to physicians. Utilized critical thinking skills to implement patient care plans and to anticipate patient needs.
- Safely administered medications, blood products, bedside sedation, and paralytics, and evaluated outcomes to medication administration.
- Assisted physicians at bedside with procedures such as insertion of central lines, arterial lines, and chest tubes, Paracentesis, Thoracentesis, Intubation, EGD, Colonoscopy, and Bronchoscopies.
- Accurately documented assessments, interventions, treatments, and patient responses electronically.
- Collaborated with professionals across the organization to formulate an integrated care plan for critically ill patients.
- Advocated for patients' and families' needs about sensitive subjects, including death and dying, and provided emotional support and education to patients and their families.
Registered Nurse: Medical-Surgical/Telemetry unit
Melrose-Wakefield Hospital
02.2016 - 04.2017
- Administered exceptional care to an assignment of up to six patients on a thirty-seven-bed acute care Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Unit.
- Accurately interpret patient metrics and utilize all resources to determine the best course for patient care.
- Perform a thorough assessment and safe medication administration.
Registered Nurse: On Call RN for Post Anesthesia Care Unit
Melrose Wakefield Hospital
01.2017 - 04.2017
- Provide quality care for postoperative patients recovering from anesthesia, including general, regional, and local, via monitoring, assessment, intervention, and continuous reassessment.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lahey Hospital and Medical Center
11.2012 - 01.2016
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Regis College
Weston, MA08-2026
Bachelor of Science, Cum Laude - Nursing
Regis College
Weston, MA01.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lawrence Memorial/Regis College
Medford, MA12.2015
Skills
- Proficient with EMR systems: Epic, eClinicalWorks, Cerner, Metavision, Meditech
- Ability to adapt and excel in dynamic environments
- Strong time management, task prioritization, and organizational skills
- Patient and family education, counseling, support, and advocacy
- Eager to learn and easily coachable
- Professional bedside manner
- Documentation and charting
- Medication and IV therapy administration
- Direct patient care: comprehensive patient assessments, monitoring, evaluations, and treatment plans
Certification
- Registered Nurse: State of Massachusetts, License: RN2306073
- Registered Nurse: State of New Hampshire, License: 087839-21
- TNCC- Trauma Nursing Core Course, Emergency Nurses Association, Expires: September 2027
- BLS- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers, American Heart Association, Expires: December 2026
- ACLS- Advanced Cardiac Life Support for Healthcare Providers, American Heart Association, Expires: December 2026
- Advanced Hemodynamics Course- October 2017
- Boston ICU Consortium- Spring 2017
- Electrocardiogram and Pharmacology Course, American Heart Association
- Venous Access Course – Insertion, care, and maintenance of peripheral IVs and central lines
Timeline
Registered Nurse
PM Pediatric Urgent Care
12.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse: Pediatric Emergency Department - Level 1 Trauma Center
Boston Children's Hospital
03.2024 - 03.2025
Registered Nurse: Emergency Department/Pediatric Emergency Department - Level II Trauma Center
Elliot Hospital
11.2022 - 03.2024
Registered Nurse
ConvenientMD Urgent Care
05.2022 - 11.2022
Registered Nurse: Mother-Baby Unit, Labor & Delivery
Beth Israel Lahey Health - Winchester & Beverly Hospital
07.2021 - 04.2022
Registered Nurse: COVID-19 Vaccinator
Beth Israel Lahey Health
04.2021 - 05.2021
Registered Nurse: Medical/Surgical Intensive Care Unit
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
04.2017 - 04.2019
Registered Nurse: On Call RN for Post Anesthesia Care Unit
Melrose Wakefield Hospital
01.2017 - 04.2017
Registered Nurse: Medical-Surgical/Telemetry unit
Melrose-Wakefield Hospital
02.2016 - 04.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lahey Hospital and Medical Center
11.2012 - 01.2016
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Regis College
Bachelor of Science, Cum Laude - Nursing
Regis College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lawrence Memorial/Regis College
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