Kristen Studt
Hobe Sound,United States
Summary
Versatile registered nurse with 16 years of diverse experience across cardiac care, nursing informatics, and surgical settings. Proven leadership in establishing an ENT service line and reducing hospital-acquired infections to zero. Strong advocate for patient care, committed to enhancing team performance and mentoring new nursing staff.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
OR circulator, ENT/GYN coordinator, Charge nurse
Cleveland Clinic Martin Health
Stuart
08.2021 - Current
- Managed nursing care within operation room, overseeing surgical team and ensuring a safe, comfortable environment for patient surgeries.
- Serves as a patient advocate throughout the surgical process.
- Served as a relief charge nurse during nurse shortages.
- Precepted new peri-op residency nurses and experienced nurses, facilitating their integration into our facility and enhancing team capabilities.
- Coordinated ENT services with multiple surgeons, establishing ENT service line and integrating new procedures to improve patient care options.
OR circulator, Evening charge nurse
Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
01.2018 - 08.2021
- Coordinated intake, storage, and implantation of biological tissue from allografts and xenografts, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Responsible for managing all nursing care within the operating room, observing the surgical team from a broad perspective, and assisting the team to create and maintain a safe, comfortable environment for the patient's surgery.
- Oversaw nursing operations during evening shifts, enhancing patient care and facilitating staff coordination.
- Precepted new RN employees, fostering their integration and competency in the nursing team.
Nursing Informatics - Cerner
Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center
Palm Beach Gardens
01.2013 - 09.2018
- Trained nursing and healthcare staff on new systems to enhance user proficiency and adoption.
- Facilitated communication between nursing and IT departments, promoting effective collaboration on system integration.
- Implemented and assessed informatics systems, ensuring alignment with clinical needs and improving data accessibility.
Nurse Manager of Telemetry
Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center
Palm Beach Gardens
09.2013 - 01.2018
- Managed 12 assistant nurse managers and 135 FTEs to ensure effective team operations.
- Created and executed plans to empower the team to meet core measure metrics such as CHF, AMI, Stroke, PCI, CABG and Pneumonia to 100% compliance and implemented plans to decrease hospital blood stream infections and hospital acquired catheter associated infections down to 0%.
- Collaborated with physicians, case management, and nursing quality to achieve core measure metrics and optimize length of stay.
- Worked closely with the interdisciplinary team to ensure excellent communication and patient satisfaction.
- Mentored and motivated members of the team to complete higher education and career development.
- Created trusting relationships with the team and colleagues.
- Maintained competencies in BLS, ACLS, and EKG to provide bedside support for all staff.
Case Management for Progressive Care Unit and Intensive Care Unit
St. Lucie Medical Center
Port St. Lucie
02.2012 - 01.2013
- Coordinated care for progressive and intensive care patients during acute illness, focusing on utilization review and discharge planning.
- Led inter-disciplinary team to enhance clinical outcomes through collaborative strategies.
- Communicated with physicians on patient discharge plans and educated patients/caregivers on post-discharge needs.
- Advocated for optimal use of healthcare resources in patient care settings.
- Participated in clinical information collection and process improvement.
Charge Nurse, Surgical Progressive Care Unit
St. Lucie Medical Center
Port Saint Lucie
03.2010 - 02.2012
- Coordinated the operations of the patient care and maintained patient Maintained patient vow to ensure trust and compliance in care.
- Assigned daily patient workloads to RNs, LPNs, CNAs and nurse interns.
- Determined assignments based on nurses' competencies, patient acuity, and patient characteristics.
- Strived for quality outcomes and innovative practice in accordance with the Florida Nursing Practice Act and hospital policies/procedures.
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
St. Lucie Medical Center
Port St. Lucie
11.2009 - 03.2010
- Provided quality nursing care for up to 6 patients requiring intermediate level of care.
- Performed total patient assignments on ER transfers and direct admissions.
- Acted as an liaison between patients and physicians to address problems and patient/family concerns.
- Served as a patient advocate to ensure that the patient's medical and emotional needs were recognized and met.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Capella University
10.2023 - 03.2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Indian River State College
Fort PierceAssociate of Arts Degree -
Santa Fe Community College
GainesvilleSkills
- Self driven, problem solver
- Excellent Work Ethic
- Strong Interpersonal Communication Skills
- Patient Advocacy
- Teamwork Skills
Personal Information
Title: Registered Nurse
Timeline
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Capella University
10.2023 - 03.2024
OR circulator, ENT/GYN coordinator, Charge nurse
Cleveland Clinic Martin Health
08.2021 - Current
OR circulator, Evening charge nurse
Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center
01.2018 - 08.2021
Nurse Manager of Telemetry
Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center
09.2013 - 01.2018
Nursing Informatics - Cerner
Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center
01.2013 - 09.2018
Case Management for Progressive Care Unit and Intensive Care Unit
St. Lucie Medical Center
02.2012 - 01.2013
Charge Nurse, Surgical Progressive Care Unit
St. Lucie Medical Center
03.2010 - 02.2012
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
St. Lucie Medical Center
11.2009 - 03.2010
Associate of Science - Nursing
Indian River State College
Associate of Arts Degree -
Santa Fe Community College