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Kristen Gilchrest

Sunbury,PA

Summary

Detail-oriented Registered Nurse known for strong clinical judgment and effective patient education. Experienced in providing comprehensive care and working within multidisciplinary teams to achieve optimal health outcomes.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Geisinger Medical Center
Danville, PA
10.2025 - Current
  • Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
  • Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
  • Educated patients and families on health management and discharge instructions.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.

Registered Nurse

Baystate Medical Center
Springfield, MA
08.2022 - 07.2025
  • Conducted thorough assessments, documenting changes in patient conditions accurately.
  • Mentored junior nursing staff, enhancing team performance and skill development.
  • Provided inpatient care to diverse population of adult medical and surgical patients.
  • Assisted with bedside procedures such as central line insertions, lumbar punctures, and chest tube placements by ensuring proper equipment set-up and maintaining aseptic technique.

Medical Assistant

Cranberry Square Dermatology
South Dennis, MA
04.2018 - 07.2022
  • Assisted in patient intake processes, ensuring accurate documentation and prompt service delivery.
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
  • Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.

Education

Master of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain University
10-2028

Associate of Science - Nursing

Cape Cod Community College
West Barnstable, MA
05-2022

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Bay Path University
Longmeadow, MA
06-2025

Skills

  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Precepting and Charge Nurse

Certification

  • BLS - Basic Life Support

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Geisinger Medical Center
10.2025 - Current

Registered Nurse

Baystate Medical Center
08.2022 - 07.2025

Medical Assistant

Cranberry Square Dermatology
04.2018 - 07.2022

Master of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain University

Associate of Science - Nursing

Cape Cod Community College

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Bay Path University