Kristin Althoff

• Provides clinical expertise, advanced assessments and support for the bedside nurse, patients and their families.
• Responds to all critical situations within the hospital setting. Including ED, ICU's, MST, MS, PCU, NICU, Labor and Delivery.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
• Cross trained as part of Resource Team Nursing. Demonstrated proficiency in ED, ICU, Cath Lab, and Bed Management.

• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
• Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
• Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.

Various support roles while attending Nursing School.