Kristin Ames
Pewaukee,WI
Summary
Organized and dependable nursing leader successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Supervisor-Med/Surg
Aurora St. Luke’s South Shore
04.2023 - Current
- Evaluates the quality of patient care provided in the specialty area through collaboration with unit and organization resource people
- Ensures policies and procedures are in compliance with those of the medical center, the nursing department, and regulatory agencies
House Supervisor
Aurora St. Luke’s South Shore
12.2020 - 04.2023
- Acts as resource to staff for patient related clinical problems - Collaborates with MD’s to ensure optimal level of patient care is provided - Responds to STAT, NEUROSTAT, First Response and Code calls - Coordination of inpatient unit staffing - Bed placement for admitted patients - Site lead for Nursing Workload Acuity Tool implementation - Member of GMKE Patient Flow group
Registered Nurse
Aurora St. Luke’s South Shore
10.2020 - 05.2021
- Assessed patient needs, implemented interventions, and evaluated outcomes using the nursing process -Coordination of patient discharge plan utilizing an interdisciplinary approach -Increased patient safety by recognizing changes in patient condition by providing ongoing evaluation of each patient -Implemented the use of provided equipment to increase patient and team member safety -Functioned as Charge nurse -Primary preceptor for new RNs
Registered Nurse
Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center
09.2017 - 12.2020
- Assessed high acuity patients in a fast-paced setting -Administered medications including infusions per physician orders -Inserting and maintaining vascular access devices -Arranged follow up care with patients -Utilized cardiac monitoring devices -Operated biphasic machine for synchronized cardioversion/ defibrillation -Operated LUCAS CPR device -Primary preceptor for new RNs -Functioned as triage nurse and team leader
Education
Master of Science in Nursing -
Chamberlain University
12.2025
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Chamberlain University
01.2023
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Bryant and Stratton College
01.2017
Skills
- Clinical Leadership
- Staff Development
- Regulatory Compliance
- Staff Coaching and Mentoring
- Deadline Management
- Compliance Oversight
- Performance Improvement
- Staff orientation
- Staff Scheduling
- Clinical Quality Improvement
- Hiring and Terminations
Licensure Certifications
- Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification, granted 2022
- Registered Nurse, granted 2017
- ACLS/BLS, expires 10/31/25
Timeline
Nursing Supervisor-Med/Surg
Aurora St. Luke’s South Shore
04.2023 - Current
House Supervisor
Aurora St. Luke’s South Shore
12.2020 - 04.2023
Registered Nurse
Aurora St. Luke’s South Shore
10.2020 - 05.2021
Registered Nurse
Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center
09.2017 - 12.2020
Master of Science in Nursing -
Chamberlain University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Chamberlain University
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Bryant and Stratton College
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