Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline

KRISTEN REED

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
Chesapeake,VA
1
Certification
14
years of professional experience

NICU Registered Nurse bringing strong clinical judgment, patient advocacy, and direct support for premature and critically ill newborns. Manages IV insertion, medication monitoring, vital signs, and Epic documentation while partnering with multidisciplinary teams to carry out treatment plans and improve care coordination.

Work History

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse

7 Years 9 Months
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital | 12.2018 - Current
  • Administered IV medications, fluids, and nutrition following NICU physician orders.
  • Monitored premature infants' vital signs and respiratory status in neonatal intensive care settings.
  • Collaborated with neonatologists, respiratory therapists, and care teams on treatment plans.
  • Assessed newborns for infection, distress, and developmental complications during shifts.
  • Charge nurse, preceptor, and backup respiratory therapist responsibilities strengthened unit support.

Aquatics Supervisor

9 Years 4 Months
Ocean Breeze Waterpark | 05.2012 - 09.2021
  • Assigned zones to lifeguards based on skills to optimize safety coverage. Conducted weekly in-service training on CPR, anaphylactic shock, broken arms, rescue techniques, and AED usage.
  • Trained new lifeguards in rescue procedures, CPR, and basic first aid to ensure readiness for emergencies.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences

James Madison University | Harrisonburg, VA | 05-2016

Registered Nurse - Nursing Practice

Medical Careers Institute | Virginia Beach, VA | 06-2018

Bachelor of Science - Nursing Practice

Western Governors University | Salt Lake City, UT | 07-2022

Skills

IV Insertion
Care Management
Collaborative teamwork
Neonatal Resuscitation
Patient care
Critical Thinking
IV management

Certification

Registered Nurse, June 2018, Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified, Expires June 2028, Neonatal Resuscitation Program, Expires February 2027, Handle with Care Certification, Expires April 2027

Timeline

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
12.2018 - CurrentRead More

Aquatics Supervisor

Ocean Breeze Waterpark
05.2012 - 09.2021Read More

Medical Careers Institute

Registered Nurse from Nursing Practice
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James Madison University

Bachelor of Science from Health Sciences
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Western Governors University

Bachelor of Science from Nursing Practice
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KRISTEN REED