Kristin Althoff
Grafton,WI
Summary
Experienced nursing professional with a strong background in clinical leadership and patient care management. Recognized for driving effective healthcare practices and leading diverse teams towards optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable with a focus on delivering results through collaborative team efforts for excellence in healthcare delivery. Demonstrates strong communication and problem-solving skills in fast-paced healthcare environments. Actively seeks opportunities to become a super-user in various skills and equipment, enabling effective guidance and education of staff.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Rapid Response Nurse
Ascension Health Care
08.2018 - Current
- Provides clinical expertise, advanced assessments and support for the bedside nurse, patients, and their families
- Mentor new nursing staff members on effective communication strategies when managing rapidly changing situations or emergencies.
- Act as a resource to fellow nursing staff members by sharing knowledge and expertise in rapid response techniques and best practices.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in critical decision-making processes regarding appropriate interventions for complex medical cases.
- Utilize advanced clinical skills in monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and initiating life-saving interventions when necessary.
- Assist in the development of hospital-wide rapid response policies and procedures to improve overall patient safety standards.
- Contribute to improved patient satisfaction scores by delivering compassionate, empathetic care during high-stress situations.
- Collaborate with physicians to create individualized care plans for high-risk patients, reducing complications during treatment.
- Streamline communication between departments, ensuring all relevant parties were informed of rapid response interventions.
- Proficient in ICU, ED, Cath Lab Nursing.
Emergency Department RN
Ascension Health Care
12.2007 - 08.2018
- 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.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor, MI05.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lakeshore Technical College
Cleveland, WI12.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
Mount Mary University
Milwaukee, WI12.1996
Skills
- Self driven leader
- Leading with Confidence and Integrity
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Excellent Communication
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Quality Improvement
- Process improvement
- Critical Care RN
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- TNCC
- PALS
Timeline
Rapid Response Nurse
Ascension Health Care
08.2018 - Current
Emergency Department RN
Ascension Health Care
12.2007 - 08.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lakeshore Technical College
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
Mount Mary University
- BLS
- ACLS
- TNCC
- PALS
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Spring Arbor University
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