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Kristen Spence

MURFREESBORO,TN

Summary

Detail-oriented Registered Nurse known for effective communication and collaboration within multidisciplinary teams. Experienced in high-acuity settings, focusing on patient education and advocacy to enhance care delivery and improve health outcomes.

Overview

1
1
Certification
1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

Ascension St. Thomas Rutherford
Murfreesboro, TN
02.2026 - Current
  • Provided 1:2 high-acuity care in 50-bed Medical/Surgical and Cardiac ICU for patients with acute MI, heart failure, cardiogenic/septic shock, lethal arrhythmias, post cardiac cath, respiratory failure, sepsis, DKA, stroke, and multi-organ failure
  • Performed continuous cardiac, hemodynamic, and neuro monitoring; interpreted EKG rhythms, ABGs, labs, and vital trends for early intervention
  • Titrated vasoactive, inotropic, antiarrhythmic, and sedative drips including norepinephrine, epinephrine, vasopressin, dobutamine, milrinone, amiodarone, nicardipine, propofol, fentanyl, insulin, and heparin
  • Managed ventilators, BiPAP, high-flow oxygen, tracheostomies, arterial/central lines, Swan-Ganz/PA catheters, temporary pacemakers, and chest tubes
  • Assisted with intubation, line placement, cardioversion, TEE, bronchoscopy, and thoracentesis; responded to Code Blues with ACLS interventions
  • Collaborated with intensivists, cardiologists, surgeons, pharmacy, and respiratory therapy; documented in Cerner, maintained CAUTI/CLABSI/VAP bundles, and educated families on recovery and discharge planning

Nursing Student - Practicum, Intensive Care Unit

Ascension St. Thomas Rutherford
Murfreesboro, TN
08.2025 - 11.2025
  • Assisted in patient assessments and documentation using Cerner.
  • Applied nursing principles in diverse healthcare settings.
  • Participated in clinical rotations, applying nursing principles in diverse healthcare settings.
  • Assisted in patient assessments and documentation using electronic health record systems.
  • Developed communication skills through interactions with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

South College
Nashville, TN
12.2025

Bachelor of Science - Child Psychology & Development

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN
12.2022

Skills

  • Patient care coordination
  • Infection control measures
  • Clinical judgment
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Clinical ethical decision-making
  • Patient education

Certification

ACLS, BLS, NIHSS

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

Ascension St. Thomas Rutherford
02.2026 - Current

Nursing Student - Practicum, Intensive Care Unit

Ascension St. Thomas Rutherford
08.2025 - 11.2025

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

South College

Bachelor of Science - Child Psychology & Development

Middle Tennessee State University