Kristin Anderson
Oshkosh,WI
Summary
Highly qualified and versatile Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience in the operating room, acute/chronic complex patient care management. Demonstrated expertise in various roles of the operating room, including NP First Assistant, RN Circulator, and Surgical Technologist. Skilled at establishing trust and effective communication in an interdisciplinary, collaborative setting. Known for meticulous attention to detail and quick decision-making to ensure exceptional clinical outcomes.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner, Foot and Ankle Surgery/Podiatry
ASCENSION MEDICAL GROUP
12.2018 - 04.2024
- First Assistant in the OR working with 3 surgeons
- Independent proficiency with suturing skills and all modes of casting/splinting
- Performed comprehensive physical assessments of patients while managing acute and chronic orthopedic conditions, traumatic injuries, and diabetic wound and ulcer care
- Independently obtained and interpreted diagnostic studies of patients in order to stabilize, improve, and prevent worsening of conditions. These methods included advanced radiographic interpretation with x-ray, MRI and CT, arterial testing, and collaboration with other specialists
Family Nurse Practitioner, Specialized in Nephrology
BAY AREA NEPHROLOGY
07.2014 - 11.2018
- Performed independent rounding assessments of approximately 280 patients at five outpatient dialysis centers in the state of Wisconsin
- Provided care to include complex management of inpatient/outpatient dialysis treatments, hemodynamic stability, acute/chronic illness, disease and wound management, and provision of primary care treatment for all ESRD patients
- Performed inpatient rounding evaluations of patients with suspect or known renal disease including renal injury, initial diagnosis and treatment of ESRD, and management of care while collaborating closely with various specialties
- Provided patient teaching and counseling to include lifestyle behavior change, diet modification and medication administration, with family involvement ideal in most cases
Family Nurse Practitioner, General Surgery/Urgent Care
BELLIN HEALTH
11.2013 - 07.2014
- First Assistant in the OR working with four General Surgeons to include independent proficiency in suturing skills and experience with Robotic surgery
- Demonstrated the ability to anticipate needs while assisting surgical procedures, and the early identification of abnormalities requiring immediate attention
- Application of critical thinking strategies including the ordering/interpreting of diagnostic studies, managing pharmacologic regimens, evaluating outcomes and responses, and the modification of care plans accordingly
- Floated among various Fast Care clinics (urgent care) due to staffing needs
Staff Registered Nurse, PACU
AGNESIAN HEALTH CARE (SSM)
04.2012 - 11.2013
- Worked PRN while attending APRN Grad school full time
- Performed critical physical assessments in a timely fashion to support the patient in the immediate post operative state
- Collaborated with physicians and anesthesia to effectively meet patient needs and ensure fast decisions/treatments
- Demonstrated teamwork and effective, thorough, precise communication which was critical to patient safety
- Interpreted laboratory tests, provided medication administration, and utilized knowledge of side effects and the acute signs of impending problems or emergencies
Staff Registered Nurse, PACU/Pre-Op
THEDA CLARK MEDICAL CENTER
07.2010 - 04.2012
- Assessed and treated patients requiring supportive care and life-sustaining measures during the immediate post-operative period
- Performed physical exams and obtained the health history of patients in the preoperative Department
- Precepted and educated new nursing staff and assisted in implementing department policies and procedures
Staff Registered Nurse, Inpatient Surgery
ST. MARY’S HOSPITAL
03.2008 - 01.2010
- Assisted and supported surgeons and anesthesia in the inpatient operating room
- Demonstrated proficiency working with numerous specialties, surgical equipment, knowledge of the sterile field, patient positioning, and specimen handling
- Maintained knowledge of the anatomy/physiology of surgical procedures to anticipate the patient, surgeon, and anesthesia’s needs
- Participated in department Shared Governance committee planning and precepting new staff
Nurse Clinician (Residency Program), TLC
UW MADISON HOSPITAL & CLINICS
07.2007 - 03.2008
- Completed Nurse Residency program in Critical Care following graduation with BSN
- Performed daily tasks in the life support of patients focused on patients’ pulmonary, hemodynamic, neurologic, and metabolic requirements
- Provided treatments to include: mechanical ventilation, continuous renal replacement therapies (CRRT), medication administration, IV therapy, and incision care
- Participated as a team member in patient rounding and emergency codes
- Collaborated with physicians, anesthesia, pharmacy, laboratory, respiratory therapy, social workers, and organ procurement teams
Surgical Technologist, Inpatient Surgery
AURORA MEDICAL CENTER
10.2004 - 05.2007
- Assisted and anticipated the needs of surgeons during procedures
- Worked within numerous surgical specialties to include: general surgery, orthopedics, neurology, OB/GYN, urology, eye, plastics, and vascular
- Demonstrated knowledge of surgical equipment, instruments, sterile field, and anatomy and physiology of the patient
Surgical Technologist/First Assist
US ARMY RESERVES
08.1997 - 08.2005
- Served for 8 years with the United States Army Reserves attached to the 452nd Combat Support Hospital
- Service included a 13-month deployment overseas to Afghanistan, providing emergency and trauma care with Operation Enduring Freedom
- Assisted in providing emergency surgery with an emphasis on maintaining high infection control standards, and often coping with limited resources and supplies
- Provided emergency care of individuals with extensive trauma wounds, explosive injuries, and the debridement of wounds and burns
- Squad leader duties to include the oversight of 15 soldiers
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Marian University
Fond du Lac, WI05.2007
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Advanced surgical skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Infection control
- Professionalism and ethics
- Compassionate care
- Patient safety and advocacy
- EMR software
- Attention to detail
- Accurate documentation
- Quality improvement
- Sterile technique expertise
Certification
- RN License, Active, WI, 159374-30
- APRN License, Active, WI, 5567-33
- FNP-BC, Active with ANCC
- DEA License, Current and unencumbered
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
Honors And Awards
- Sister Mary Sheila Burns Award, Marian University, 2005, 2006, 2007
- Marian University Dean’s List, 2005, 2006, 2007
- Honorable Discharge from United States Army Reserves, 2005
- Army Commendation Medal, 2004, 3rd Award
- Army Achievement Medal, 2004
- Army Reserves Components Achievement Medal, 2004
- Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, 2004
- Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, 2004
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner, Foot and Ankle Surgery/Podiatry
ASCENSION MEDICAL GROUP
12.2018 - 04.2024
Family Nurse Practitioner, Specialized in Nephrology
BAY AREA NEPHROLOGY
07.2014 - 11.2018
Family Nurse Practitioner, General Surgery/Urgent Care
BELLIN HEALTH
11.2013 - 07.2014
Staff Registered Nurse, PACU
AGNESIAN HEALTH CARE (SSM)
04.2012 - 11.2013
Staff Registered Nurse, PACU/Pre-Op
THEDA CLARK MEDICAL CENTER
07.2010 - 04.2012
Staff Registered Nurse, Inpatient Surgery
ST. MARY’S HOSPITAL
03.2008 - 01.2010
Nurse Clinician (Residency Program), TLC
UW MADISON HOSPITAL & CLINICS
07.2007 - 03.2008
Surgical Technologist, Inpatient Surgery
AURORA MEDICAL CENTER
10.2004 - 05.2007
Surgical Technologist/First Assist
US ARMY RESERVES
08.1997 - 08.2005
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Marian University
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
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