Kristen Norris-Bo

Resourceful Charge Nurse in the Emergency Department, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in triage protocols, patient advocacy, and emergency response procedures. Excel in leadership, communication, and critical thinking to effectively manage emergency situations and ensure optimal patient care outcomes.

• National Honor Society, 2022, Current
• National Student Nursing Association, 2017, Current

• American Heart Association: BLS-Instructor, CPR, First-Aid, and AED (Exp. 12/2025)
• American Heart Association: ACLS-Provider and Instructor (Exp. 08/2025)
• American Heart Association: PALS-Provider and Instructor (Exp. 08/2025)
• TNCC (Exp. 03/2026)
• CPI (Exp. 02/2025)
• EMT
• CDC: You Call the Shots
• Mandated Reporter for Sexually Abused Children
• George Washington University: Preparing for Disasters/Emergencies
• Ultrasound IV Certified

• AHA BLS/ACLS/PALS Instructor, Hearts4YouCPR, 12/31/2016, Current
• Travel ER Registered Nurse, Eastside Medical Center, 08/07/2022, Current
• Travel ER Registered Nurse, HALE HO OLA HAMAKUA, 06/15/2022, 08/01/2022
• Travel ER Registered Nurse, Eastside Medical Center, 03/21/2021, 05/28/2022
• Dialysis Registered Nurse, DaVita Dialysis, 01/01/2021, 03/20/2021
• ER Registered Nurse, Emory Hospital, 10/21/2019, 12/31/2020
• EMT, Caretech Medical, 04/01/2016, 10/21/2019
• EMT, Piedmont Hospital, 03/30/2016, 09/30/2016
• Lab Tech/Phlebotomist, Fort Walton Beach Medical Center, 06/01/2015, 03/30/2016
• CNA, Westwood Nursing and Rehab, 04/01/2014, 05/31/2015
• CNA, Private Home Health/GrannieNannies, 06/01/2010, 11/01/2012
• EMT, North Georgia Medical Transport, 11/01/2012, 12/01/2013

• Works on the front-line swabbing and caring for COVID-19 patients
• 2 years of charge nurse experience
• Works 36-48 hours a week: 3-4 12-hour shifts
• Manages 5-6 patient assignments from admission to discharge
• Trained Preceptor: Trains new nurses in residency programs, EMTs/Paramedic students, and newly hired nurses
• Developed and implemented nursing care plans, coordinated with multidisciplinary team members for comprehensive care for COVID-19 and non-COVID-19 patients
• Triaged patients admitted into the ED for emergent care
• Placed and verified placement of NG tubes
• Accessed and cared for port sites in patients
• Administered blood products and monitored for adverse reactions
• Verified and passed medications to patients via oral, IV, IM, and NG tube routes
• Performed patient assessments, including primary and secondary surveys, vital signs, and history-taking
• Performed CPR, suction, and use of mechanical aids for breathing in patients in cardiac arrest
• Conducted IV insertions, Foley catheter insertions, straight catheter insertions, and initiated IV fluids, titrated drips, and IVPB medications
• Set up and provided medications via PCA pump
• Modified treatment dosages based on patient assessment, lab results, and consulting protocols
• Controlled bleeding and applied bandages using aseptic technique
• Ventilated patients using BVM, ventilator, and CPAP
• Maintained airway using oropharyngeal and nasopharyngeal airways
• Suctioned patients using oropharyngeal and endotracheal suction devices
• Assisted with ER and equipment cleaning and restocking
• Performed spinal immobilization using various equipment
• Recognized cardiac rhythms and arrhythmias

American Association of Nurse Practitioner

American Nurses Association