Kristen Johnston
Summary
I am a Registered scrub nurse in the cardiac, thoracic, and vascular operating room. I have been a nurse for eight years. I have a passion for surgery and all the stress and joy that comes with taking care of my surgical patients. I love being able to help others and creating a safe environment for my patients. I enjoy critical thinking and solving through the many trials that come with every case.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, CVOR
Novant Presbyterian Medical Center
08.2023 - Current
- Maintained a sterile operating environment, adhering to strict infection control protocols.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to optimize patient outcomes during CVOR procedures.
- Scrub Nurse for open heart and minimally invasive procedures.
Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Circulating nurse for cardiac, and thoracic procedures.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Scrub nurse assisting surgeons with open heart procedures and minimally invasive procedures
CVOR Registered Nurse
Tenet Health
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Scrub nurse for cardiac and thoracic procedures.
- Circulated cardiac and thoracic procedures.
- Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
CVOR Registered Nurse
Atrium Health
02.2017 - 06.2022
- Circulated cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgeries for adults and pediatric cases
- Scrub nurse for cardiac, vascular, and thoracic procedures
- Provided high level patient care during trauma emergencies
- Worked with an operating room team to provide optimal care to patients
- Participated on heart transplant team
Education
Bachelors of Science and Nursing -
University of North Carolina
2021
Associates of Nursing -
Carolinas College of Health Sciences
2016
Skills
- Highly Organized
- Dedicated team player
- Adaptability in Stressful Situations
- Heart Transplant Team
- Highly skilled in cardiac and thoracic surgery
- TAVR trained
Certification
Jan 2011 — Present CPR/BLS Certified
Jan 2022- Present ACLS certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse, CVOR
Novant Presbyterian Medical Center
08.2023 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
01.2023 - 08.2023
CVOR Registered Nurse
Tenet Health
06.2022 - 12.2022
CVOR Registered Nurse
Atrium Health
02.2017 - 06.2022
Bachelors of Science and Nursing -
University of North Carolina
Associates of Nursing -
Carolinas College of Health Sciences
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