GINA M. KRISTIANSEN
Kingman,AZ
Summary
Compassionate and adaptable Registered Nurse/Nurse Practitioner dedicated to delivering patient-centered, evidence-based care across diverse populations and settings. Proven experience in fostering strong patient relationships while addressing a wide range of health needs. Committed to continuous professional development and implementing best practices to enhance patient outcomes in community-based environments. A strong advocate for holistic care, ensuring personalized attention and support throughout each individual's healthcare journey.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner/Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
Cook Family Practice
2024.08 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive health assessments for patients from 10 years and older in family practice.
- Perform routine lab tests and interpreted results to guide patient care decisions effectively.
- Coordinate patient referrals to specialists and community resources to enhance continuity of care.
- Document patient encounters in electronic health record systems, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations.
- Develop individualized treatment plans addressing chronic conditions and preventive care measures.
- Educate patients on lifestyle modifications, disease prevention, and management of health conditions promoting healthier lifestyles.
- Execute thorough health assessments to formulate tailored care plans for varied patient populations.
- Facilitate patient education on preventive care practices to promote reproductive health awareness.
- Execute evidence-based protocols for STI screening and management, ensuring adherence to best practices.
- Facilitate patient referrals to specialists and other healthcare providers.
- Coordinate care with healthcare teams to determine best course of action for patients.
- Record patient medical history, applicable test results, and vitals into medical records.
- Educate patients about reproductive health issues and dispensed contraceptives.
Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner
Ochsner LSU Acute Women’s Clinic
2021.03 - 2023.05
- WHNP in a high volume, acute Women’s Health clinic
- Managed approximately 25-30 patients per day
- Conducts physical exams, formulates diagnoses and treatment for OB/GYN patients.
- Manages all aspects of care, primarily GYN patients and low risk OB patients. Collaborates with physicians and residents on high risk OB patients.
- Well woman care (adolescence through menopause)
- Provides STI education, screening, diagnosis, and treatment
- Adeptly manages GYN problem focused care/management (AUB, incontinence, breast masses)
- Triages acute walk in patients (AUB, PMB, early pregnancy, threatened AB, breast masses, STIs and primary care concerns)
- Preconception counseling, reproductive health counseling
- Performs IUD and Nexplanon insertions and removals, vulvar biopsies; Endometrial Biopsies
- Encourages a team based, positive and collaborative working environment
CLINICAL INSTRUCTOR-OB/Med-Surg
Kilgore College
2020.09 - 2023.02
- Supervised approximately 8-10 student nurses in the clinical setting
- Oversees activities of patient care and ensures optimal level of care in the clinical setting
- Orients students to the clinical area and demonstrates proper procedures
- Communicates with faculty at clinical sites to ensure safe care, policies and procedures
- Assist the students to develop and understanding values, ideals, and attitudes toward the healthcare profession
- Participates in meetings to discuss student progress, learning objectives and expectations
REGISTERED NURSE
Oswego Hospital
2009.10 - 2020.03
- Served as staff and charge nurse for pediatric and med/surg unit and for antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, newborn nursery, labor room (float), gynecological, mastectomy, and urological surgery patients
- Participated in the management of dynamic care for women in various stages of pregnancy, as well as surgical patients
- Acted as liaison between bedside nurses and physicians
- Attended deliveries as nursery nurse and worked closely with Neonatal Nurse Practitioners in newborn care
- Supported skin to skin with mother and baby
- Provided resuscitation and stabilization for newborns
- Provided care for transitionally delayed, ill newborns requiring oxygen supplementation, intravenous, and medication therapy, phototherapy, and feeding support
- Collaborated in policy revision for postpartum and nursery
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Frontier Nursing University
Versailles, KY2024-05
Master of Science - Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
Frontier Nursing University
Hyden, KY2020-06
AAS, Nursing - undefined
Crouse Hospital School of Nursing
Syracuse, NY2008-05
BA, Psychology -
D’Youville College
Buffalo, NY05.2002
Skills
- Chronic disease management
- Patient education
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Preventive healthcare
- Excellent oral and written communication
- Health promotion
- Lab result evaluation
- Electronic medical records
- Telehealth services
- Nexplanon insertion, Mirena IUD insertion
- Women's health, STI screening and Family planning
- Certified in CPR/AED
Affiliations
- East Texas Nurse Practitioner’s Association
- Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health Association
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society-Chi Pi Chapter
Certification
- NCC WHNP-BC
- AANP FNP-C
- Compact RN license
- State of Texas WHNP licensure
- State of Arizona WHNP, FNP licensure
- State of Vermont APRN Telemedicine licensure
- DEA licensure
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner/Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
Cook Family Practice
2024.08 - Current
Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner
Ochsner LSU Acute Women’s Clinic
2021.03 - 2023.05
CLINICAL INSTRUCTOR-OB/Med-Surg
Kilgore College
2020.09 - 2023.02
REGISTERED NURSE
Oswego Hospital
2009.10 - 2020.03
AAS, Nursing - undefined
Crouse Hospital School of Nursing
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Frontier Nursing University
Master of Science - Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
Frontier Nursing University
BA, Psychology -
D’Youville College
COMMITTEES & CONFERENCES
- Wound Healing and Surgical Site Infection (Oswego Hospital) 2009 - 2020
- Breastfeeding Committee (Oswego Hospital) 2009 - 2020
- Grief and Bereavement Committee (Oswego Hospital) 2009 - 2020
- Oswego County Breastfeeding Coalition 2010 - 2020
- NYS Safe Sleep Initiative 2015 - 2019
- Presenter at FNU Annual Case Day (Case on PCOS)
- Presenter at ACNM National Meeting (Case on PCOS)
- Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric, and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) Teaching Day
- Frontier Nursing University WHNP Leadership Award