Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Awards And Acknowledgements
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Kristen Winders

Socorro

Summary

Registered Nurse with twelve years of experience delivering high-quality, compassionate care across diverse healthcare environments. Recognized for strong advocacy skills and effective communication, ensuring patients and families receive comprehensive support throughout their care journey. Proven ability to manage complex patient needs while fostering collaborative relationships within multidisciplinary teams. Committed to continuous professional development to enhance clinical expertise and patient outcomes.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Care Coordinator

UnitedHealthcare
Socorro
06.2024 - Current
  • Maintained compliance with healthcare service guidelines set by the state.
  • Coordinated efforts with healthcare teams to maintain comprehensive patient care.
  • Aided clients in navigating hospital admissions and discharges.
  • Conducted initial assessments and evaluations of patient's needs.
  • Responded promptly to inquiries from patients regarding their care plans.
  • Generated personalized service strategies informed by assessment evaluations.
  • Guided clients in accessing various resources within their communities.

School Nurse

Cottonwood Valley Charter School
08.2023 - Current
  • Training of staff on healthcare topics specific to student care
  • Collaborate with leads in creating 504 plans for individual students
  • Assess and care for staff and students K-8th grade
  • Training of all staff at other schools within the district for diabetes care and management of students

Staff RN

Socorro General Emergency Room
10.2020 - Current
  • Deliver high quality care to diverse populations of patients in rural 9 bed Emergency Department
  • Triage patients upon arrival
  • Use clinical judgment to initiate tip protocols based off of clinic presentation
  • Initiate IV and draw labs
  • Administer medications
  • Assist emergency room providers with procedures such as thoracentesis, paracentesis, and central line insertion
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to aid in positive outcomes in patient care
  • Complete daily tasks in the department to ensure regulatory standards are being met
  • Cross-trained in Med/Surg to assist with staffing needs and patient care
  • Trained as a patient sitter in all departments of Socorro General Hospital

Clinical Supervisor

Presbyterian Medical Group-Socorro
07.2017 - 10.2020
  • Charge of all medical staff, including Registered Nurses and Medical Assistants
  • Scheduling of staff
  • Liaison between medical staff, providers, and patients
  • Patient service recovery
  • Socorro representative for VAT committee and PMG Regional committee
  • Lead for ensuring clinic is compliant with Joint Commision Standards
  • Managed supply ordering and inventory

Registered Nurse

Presbyterian Medical Group-Socorro
01.2012 - 07.2020
  • Lead nurse for the Medical Group
  • Trained in all departments including OB/GYN, Podiatry, Pediatrics, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, and General Surgery
  • Preceptor to all new nurses and staff
  • Assisted with Care Coordinator outreach and daily tasks
  • Triage RN for walk in patients
  • Triage incoming calls
  • Medication/immunization administration
  • Manage and follow PT/INR results

Education

BSN - Nursing

New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM
01.2015

ADN - Nursing

Dona Ana Community College
Las Cruces, NM
01.2012

Skills

  • Experienced registered nurse
  • Care coordination
  • Patient assessment
  • Service strategy development
  • Healthcare collaboration
  • Interdisciplinary teamwork
  • Patient advocacy
  • Healthcare documentation
  • Communication skills
  • Problem solving
  • Conflict resolution
  • Employee retention strategies
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Empathy and compassion
  • Quality assurance controls
  • Manage records
  • Teamwork
  • Personnel management
  • Facility management

Certification

  • Registered Nurse (RN) NM and Compact State

Awards And Acknowledgements

  • 216th Annual Nursing Excellence Award for Excellence in Rural Practice, 2020
  • Presbyterian Pride Award, 2013

Timeline

Care Coordinator

UnitedHealthcare
06.2024 - Current

School Nurse

Cottonwood Valley Charter School
08.2023 - Current

Staff RN

Socorro General Emergency Room
10.2020 - Current

Clinical Supervisor

Presbyterian Medical Group-Socorro
07.2017 - 10.2020

Registered Nurse

Presbyterian Medical Group-Socorro
01.2012 - 07.2020

BSN - Nursing

New Mexico State University

ADN - Nursing

Dona Ana Community College

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