Kirsten J. Wright
New York,NY
Summary
New-to-practice board certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner with a strong background in pediatric critical care, acute and chronic illness management, and excellent ultrasound guided skills. Adept at collaborating with interdisciplinary medical teams. Dedicated to delivering best-in-class patient care and individualized plans for families and patients.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Registered Nurse
The Mount Sinai Hospital
08.2020 - Current
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Provided direct nursing care and support to critically ill patients in a fast-paced and high-stress environment.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Guided patients, caregivers, and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available to support care.
Gastroenterology Med-Surg, Registered Nurse
The Mount Sinai Hospital
10.2018 - 10.2020
- Cared for patients with GI conditions who required surgical intervention (i.e. colon resection, colostomy, tumor removal, hernia repair, cholecystectomy, etc.).
- Educated patients about surgeries and provided treatment plan documentation.
- Responsible for recovery process to ensure optimal patient outcomes (i.e. patient education, early mobilization, infection prevention, pain management, etc.).
COVID-19 Unit, Registered Nurse
The Mount Sinai Hospital
03.2020 - 06.2020
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action for COVID-19 patients during the pandemic.
- Developed new guidelines for infectious disease prevention and trained nurses in proper techniques, care standards, and safety protocols.
Registered Nurse
Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center
04.2017 - 04.2018
- Worked in highly competitive new graduate residency program that allows first year nurses to experience four units within one year. Rotations: Total Joint and Orthopedic Spine Unit, Intermediate Neurosurgery and Bariatric Surgery Unit, Step-Down Pulmonary Unit, and Step-Down Cardiac Unit.
"Color Your Heart" 5K Founder
Surry Medical Ministries
04.2013 - 01.2017
- Founded “Color Your Heart" 5K and raised approximately $85,000 through business letters, interpersonal solicitations, and participant costs to provide free medical care and medication to underserved community members.
Education
Master of Science - Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing
New York, NY05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill05.2017
High School Diploma -
Mount Airy High School
Mount Airy06.2014
Skills
- Pediatric History and Physical Exams
- Pediatric Emergency and Critical Care
- Treatment Planning and Intervention
- Medication Administration and Management
- Preventive Health: Health Screening, Immunizations, Disease Prevention
- Acute and Chronic Illness Management
- Compassionate and patient-centered care
- Patient / Caregiver Education and Counseling
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Epic Use / Data Collection
- Ultrasound Guided IV Instructor
Accomplishments
- Ultrasound Guided IV Instructor
- Critical Care Preceptor
Certification
- PNP Board Certification, PNCB
- Ultrasound Guided IV Instructor
- Registered Nurse License
- PALS Certification
- BLS Certification
Affiliations
National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners
Timeline
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Registered Nurse
The Mount Sinai Hospital
08.2020 - Current
COVID-19 Unit, Registered Nurse
The Mount Sinai Hospital
03.2020 - 06.2020
Gastroenterology Med-Surg, Registered Nurse
The Mount Sinai Hospital
10.2018 - 10.2020
Registered Nurse
Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center
04.2017 - 04.2018
"Color Your Heart" 5K Founder
Surry Medical Ministries
04.2013 - 01.2017
Master of Science - Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of North Carolina
High School Diploma -
Mount Airy High School
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