Kristi A. Kohlhofer MSN,RN,CEN
Elm City,NC
Summary
Nurse Manager with extensive experience, recognized for enhancing department efficiency and patient satisfaction through innovative strategies. Proven ability to manage patient census changes while ensuring regulatory compliance and care coordination. Expertise in staff training and conflict resolution, contributing to a positive work environment and successful departmental outcomes.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Manager, Emergency Department
WakeMed North
03.2023 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations of emergency department, ensuring optimal patient care and staff performance.
Supervisor Educator
WakeMed, North Hospital
05.2020 - 03.2023
- Mentored team members, fostering skill development and enhancing job performance.
Clinical Nurse ER/Charge Nurse Per Diem
Wake Med North Hospital
01.2017 - 05.2020
- Delivered high-quality patient care in fast-paced hospital environment.
Clinical Nurse/Per Diem
UNC Nash General Hospital
01.2016 - 05.2020
Charge Nurse/Clinical Nurse Educator
St. Anne Mercy Medical
01.2002 - 01.2019
- Coordinated daily patient assignments and managed workflow for optimal efficiency.
Chief Nurse ER/ICU
Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, LTD
01.2010 - 01.2018
Clinical Instructor/Educator
Professional Skills Institute
01.2010 - 01.2018
Clinical Nurse/Charge Nurse
Riverside Mercy Hospital
01.1998 - 01.2002
Education
Masters of Science - Nursing
Loyola University New Orleans
New Orleans, Louisiana01.2011
Bachelors of Science - Nursing, Independent Studies
Lourdes College
Sylvania, Ohio01.1996
Undergraduate Studies - Political Science And Biology
University of Toledo
Toledo, Ohio01.1993
Skills
- Quality improvement management
- Patient care coordination
- Regulatory oversight
- Proficient in conflict management
- Effective communication skills
- Resource utilization strategies
- Patient family engagement improvement
- Accreditation implementation processes - ACC
- Critical incident reporting protocols
- Project management/expansion
- Utilization review
- Multidisciplinary care coordination
- Quality control and policy optimization initiatives
- Emergency response planning
- Hiring and termination processes
- Performance management and budgeting strategies
Timeline
Nurse Manager, Emergency Department
WakeMed North
03.2023 - Current
Supervisor Educator
WakeMed, North Hospital
05.2020 - 03.2023
Clinical Nurse ER/Charge Nurse Per Diem
Wake Med North Hospital
01.2017 - 05.2020
Clinical Nurse/Per Diem
UNC Nash General Hospital
01.2016 - 05.2020
Chief Nurse ER/ICU
Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, LTD
01.2010 - 01.2018
Clinical Instructor/Educator
Professional Skills Institute
01.2010 - 01.2018
Charge Nurse/Clinical Nurse Educator
St. Anne Mercy Medical
01.2002 - 01.2019
Clinical Nurse/Charge Nurse
Riverside Mercy Hospital
01.1998 - 01.2002
Bachelors of Science - Nursing, Independent Studies
Lourdes College
Masters of Science - Nursing
Loyola University New Orleans
Undergraduate Studies - Political Science And Biology
University of Toledo
Licensure/Certifications
- STATE OF OHIO LICENSED,
- STATE OF MICHIGAN LICENSED,
- STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA LICENSED,
- Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) CERTIFIED, Advanced Cardiac Life Support INSTRUCTOR, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) CERTIFIED, Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) CERTIFIED, Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN), Maritime Advanced Trauma Life Support, Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) Certified, ENPC Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course,
- Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) Member, Maritime Advanced Trauma Life Support, MidWest Medical Missions Team (Member), Reinvesting Spirituality & Ethics in our Networks (RISEN) Mentor, Strategies and Tools to Enhance Performance and Patient Safety (STEPPS), LEAN LEADER
Community Service
- MidWest Medical Mission Clinic Coordinator, Active 20+year team member. Coordinate donation efforts, assist in organizing team travel, coordinate clinic supplies and work as a nurse in clinic setting along with Medical team.
- American Heart Association, 20-year member. Coordinate team to participate in fund raising programs to benefit the American Heart Association.
- American Cancer Association, 5-year member. Coordinate teams to participate in fund raising programs to benefit American Cancer Association.
Publications And Research
- Effect of the NINS on Open and Closed Trauma, Toledo, Ohio St Anne Hospital, Chief Nurse Investigator
- Clinical Evaluation of a Non-Invasive Technology For the Treatment of Chronic Joint Symptoms, Published, Orthopaedic Research and Reviews 2013:5 5-11.
- SANE Program, Toledo, Ohio based group, Active 17 year member. Expert Witness. Coordinate data collection and statistics for State Reimbursement and schedule coverage for SANE Nurses within emergency department.