KRISTAN WILD
Syracuse,NY
Summary
Dynamic Charge Registered Nurse with proven leadership at Crouse Hospital, excelling in discharge planning and multidisciplinary collaboration. Expert in clinical decision-making and patient advocacy, I mentor staff to enhance care quality and resolve conflicts effectively, ensuring optimal patient outcomes in a fast-paced environment.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Registered Nurse
Crouse Hospital
Syracuse, NY
12.2023 - Current
- Lead and coordinate nursing care for a 40-bed inpatient unit, ensuring safe staffing and high-quality patient outcomes. Postpartum Labor & Delivery/Antepartum/Newborn Nursery.
- Oversee admissions, discharges, and transfers with a strong focus on timely discharge planning and continuity of care.
- Facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration among physicians, nurses, social work, and ancillary departments.
- Investigate and resolve patient and family concerns using effective communication and conflict-resolution strategies.
- Mentor nursing staff in clinical judgment, prioritization, and care coordination.
- Conduct regular patient rounds to assess condition changes and ensure timely interventions.
Registered Nurse
Crouse Hospital
Syracuse, NY
02.2013 - 12.2023
- Delivered comprehensive, patient-centered nursing care including assessments, interventions, and education. (Postpartum Labor & Delivery/Antepartum/Newborn Nursery.)
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families coping with chronic illness, terminal diagnoses, grief, anxiety, and depression.
- Maintained accurate documentation to meet safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
- Supported care transitions and optimized patient flow within the unit.
Office Manager
Award Winning Landscapes
Marcellus, NY
01.2007 - 01.2023
- Managed payroll, accounts payable/receivable, and daily business operations.
- Coordinated employee benefits, including insurance and workers' compensation.
- Conducted interviews, onboarding, training, and supervision of office staff.
- Oversaw vendor relationships and marketing accounts.
Certified Nursing Assistant (Per Diem)
Private Duty Nursing Care
Syracuse, NY
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Provided hands-on care for patients with Alzheimer's disease, traumatic brain injury, and complex medical conditions.
- Maintained safe, clean environments and delivered compassionate, individualized patient support.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
01.2022
Associate Degree - Nursing
Crouse School of Nursing
01.2011
Associate Degree - Medical Assisting
Bryant & Stratton
01.2009
Associate Degree - Business Management
Bryant & Stratton
01.2002
Skills
- Charge Nurse Leadership
- Discharge Planning & Care Transitions
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Patient Advocacy & Education
- Clinical Decision-Making & Prioritization
- Staff Mentorship & Coaching
- Conflict Resolution
- Policy & Process Improvement
- Clinical leadership
- Regulatory Compliance
Certification
- RNC-MNN, 2019
- Future Leaders Certification, 2024
- Level IV Nursing Pathway, 2025
Timeline
Charge Registered Nurse
Crouse Hospital
12.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Crouse Hospital
02.2013 - 12.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant (Per Diem)
Private Duty Nursing Care
01.2008 - 01.2010
Office Manager
Award Winning Landscapes
01.2007 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Associate Degree - Nursing
Crouse School of Nursing
Associate Degree - Medical Assisting
Bryant & Stratton
Associate Degree - Business Management
Bryant & Stratton