Krista Van Slyke
Rifle,CO
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with 9 years of experience across medical-surgical, ICU, emergency, hospice, and women's health. Skilled in patient education, symptom management, and care coordination. Known for building strong patient relationships and delivering high-quality, patient-centered care across the treatment continuum.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN - Emergency Department
Grand River Health
Rifle, CO
11.2025 - Current
- Perform rapid triage and manage care in a high-acuity, fast-paced setting
- Initiate emergency interventions and administer IV medications and fluids
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to stabilize patients and coordinate care
RN - Medical-Surgical
Grand River Health
Rifle, CO
09.2025 - Current
- Care for 3-5 patients per shift with acute and chronic conditions
- Administer medications, IV therapies, and coordinate discharges
RN - Women's Health Clinic
Grand River Health
Rifle, CO
09.2022 - 09.2025
- Provided outpatient care including exams, procedures, and patient education
- Coordinated referrals and follow-up care to ensure continuity
RN
HopeWest Hospice
Grand Junction, CO
03.2020 - 08.2022
- Delivered end-of-life care with focus on pain and symptom management
- Educated and supported patients and families through disease progression
RN - ICU
St. Mary's Hospital
Grand Junction, CO
03.2018 - 03.2020
- Managed critically ill patients requiring ventilators and vasoactive drips
- Responded to rapid changes in condition and emergency situations
CNA, ED Tech, RN (Med-Surg)
Grand River Health
Rifle, CO
05.2013 - 10.2018
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO12.2026
Associate of Science - Nursing
Colorado Mountain College
Glenwood Springs, CO2017
Skills
- IV therapy
- Wound care
- Symptom management
- Care coordination
- EMR systems
- Patient education
- Team collaboration
- Patient assessments
Certification
- Registered Nurse, Colorado
RN.1648919 - Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Timeline
RN - Emergency Department
Grand River Health
11.2025 - Current
RN - Medical-Surgical
Grand River Health
09.2025 - Current
RN - Women's Health Clinic
Grand River Health
09.2022 - 09.2025
RN
HopeWest Hospice
03.2020 - 08.2022
RN - ICU
St. Mary's Hospital
03.2018 - 03.2020
CNA, ED Tech, RN (Med-Surg)
Grand River Health
05.2013 - 10.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Colorado Mountain College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Colorado Mesa University