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Krista Christmas

Krista Christmas

Bristol,CT

Summary

Undergraduate senior nursing student graduating in May of 2025 with BSN. My objective is to become a compassionate NICU RN known for my high productivity and efficient task completion accompanied by competent neonatal care, developmental care planning, patient/family education, and improving patient outcomes through proactive monitoring and timely interventions. It is my intent on growing in specialized knowledge in neonatal intensive care paired with being skilled at providing vital support to critically ill newborns while fostering patient comfort and family communication.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Retail Sales Associate

TJX Companies
Bristol, CT
05.2022 - Current
  • Upheld customer experience practices.
  • Upheld a positive store culture through honesty, integrity, and respect.
  • Followed established operating procedures.
  • Adhered to merchandising philosophy, procedures, and standards.
  • Accurately processed and prepared merchandise for the sales floor.

Student Worker, Child Care

School For Young Children
West Hartford, CT
09.2024 - 12.2024

Cared for children ages 3-5.

• Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating genuine care for their well-being and academic success.

• Maintained an organized environment to comply with cleanliness standards.

• Ensured a safe and supportive learning environment by enforcing classroom rules and addressing behavioral issues promptly.

• Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes.

Assistant Teacher

Brightpath Early Learning and Child Care
Avon, CT
03.2023 - 08.2024
  • Cared for children from infancy to school age.
  • Collaborated with teachers and families while providing a home-based environment for children, according to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) guidelines.
  • Assisted lead teachers with classroom instruction.
  • Maintained warm, safe, and clean environments that helped children within growth and navigation.
  • Engaged and communicated with children to encourage activity involvement.
  • Provided both effective and therapeutic communication with parents/guardians and their children.

Orientation Leader

University of Saint Joseph
West Hartford, CT
04.2022 - 08.2022
  • Guided campus tours with students.
  • Monitored visitors' activities to confirm compliance with establishment or tour regulations and safety practices.
  • Promoted interaction among groups of new students by facilitating small group discussions on college transition-related concerns.
  • Assisted incoming students with finding their resident halls, various campus buildings, and class locations.
  • Mentored students on successful strategies for integrating into college life. Planned and led community activities and events to promote bonding. Assembled and checked required supplies and equipment prior to departure.
  • Worked with outside departments and offices to resolve student concerns.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Saint Joseph
West Hartford, CT
05-2025

Care4Kids Orientation And Training
Windsor, CT
03-2023

Skills

  • Organization
  • Rapport Building
  • Professional Development
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Time Management
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Independent and Self-Directed
  • Compassionate Care

Clinical Experience

  • Health Assessment Rotation- Waterbury Hospital (January 2023-April 2023)
  • Pediatric Rotation- Connecticut Children’s Medical Center (September 2023-October 2023)
  • Maternity Rotation- Saint Francis Hospital (October 2023-November 2023)
  • Medical/Surgical I Rotation- Hartford Hospital (January 2024-April 2024)
  • Medical/Surgical II Rotation- Saint Francis Hospital (August 2024-December 2024)
  • Behavioral Health Rotation- Natchaug Hospital (August 2024-December 2024)
  • Capstone Rotation- Cardiology and Maternity at Saint Francis Hospital (January 2025-April 2025)

Certifications

  • BLS Certification; American Red Cross
  • ELNEC Certified

Accomplishments

  • Recipient- 2025 Sigma Theta Tau International MacRae Nursing Student Leadership Award
  • Recipient- 2025 Senior Class Peer Recognition Award

Extracurricular

  • Member: Sigma Theta Tau International, Iota Upsilon-at-Large Chapter (Fall 2024-Current)
  • Member: University of Saint Joseph’s Student Nurse’s Association (Fall 2021-Current)
  • Vice President: University of Saint Joseph Resident Hall council (Spring 2022-Spring 2023)
  • Youth Leader: Bethel New England Church (Summer 2024-Current)

Timeline

Student Worker, Child Care

School For Young Children
09.2024 - 12.2024

Assistant Teacher

Brightpath Early Learning and Child Care
03.2023 - 08.2024

Retail Sales Associate

TJX Companies
05.2022 - Current

Orientation Leader

University of Saint Joseph
04.2022 - 08.2022

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Saint Joseph

Care4Kids Orientation And Training
Krista Christmas