Krista Vallant

Kent State University- Stark

BSN graduate May 2025

Motivated Registered Nurse with just under a year of experience on a Cardiac Progressive Care unit. Currently seeking new opportunities to expand my knowledge in providing patient care in the post surgical setting. Adaptive worker who wants to further build my patient care skills and build off previous clinical experience. Attentive and focused nurse offering hundreds of hours of hands-on experience in hospital environments. Successful in quickly building trust and rapport with patients and families. Highly proficient in patient care, assessments, documentation, medication administration, and health education. Devoted to patient care, safety, comfort, and well-being throughout and beyond their hospital visit. Daisy Award recipient February 2026.

• BLS - Basic Life Support
• First Aid/CPR certified
• ACLS certified

Obtained over 200 clinical hours on Medical/Surgical units in Canton area hospitals

IV certified

Shadowed in an infusion center, cardiac cath lab, endoscopy, and ER

Acquired knowledge related to disease processes, medication, surgical interventions, non-surgical interventions, and post-surgical treatments

Gained communication skills with grieving families and patients

Learned to adapt in stressful situations

Collaborated with the healthcare team to provide adequate standards of care

Cared for post-cardiac and thoracic surgical patients including ablations, pacemakers, and bronchial valve placement

Performed prompt interventions to patients in deteriorating conditions

Participated in emergent code situations

Successfully perform all tasks expected of me within my 12 hour shift