Kristin Dallmier
Willow Hill,IL
Summary
Dynamic healthcare professional adept at operating in fast-paced emergency environments, efficiently addressing acute and chronic conditions. Demonstrates strong communication, decision-making, and prioritization skills to assess and triage patients effectively, optimizing resource utilization within the department.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN, Emergency Department
Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center
Mattoon , IL
07.2021 - Current
- Educated patients and families on disease management, prevention, and healthy lifestyle choices.
- Instructed and educated patients about their conditions, medications, and self-care skills.
- Supported criminal inquiries by reporting injuries and completing evidence collection kits.
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to patients and families during stressful situations.
- Responded quickly and effectively in emergent or crisis situations.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic medical record system.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Maintained proper chain-of-custody when handling evidence related to criminal investigations.
- Preserved evidence collected from patients in accordance with legal requirements.
- Collaborated with law enforcement personnel on rape kit collection and storage procedures.
- Photographed injuries consistent with sexual assault cases.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
- Performed comprehensive assessments of patients presenting with a wide range of acute conditions in a high-volume emergency department.
- Participated in professional development programs to stay current with advances in emergency nursing practice.
RN
Southern Illinois Healthcare Foundation
Olney, IL
07.2021 - 10.2022
- Demonstrated effective communication skills when interacting with patients, family members, physicians, nurses and other healthcare providers.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and health maintenance.
- Assisted doctors during medical procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
School Nurse
Jasper County School District
Newton, IL
12.2019 - 12.2020
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving student health issues.
- Provided health services to students, including first aid and administering medication.
- Evaluated students with health concerns or injuries to develop plan of care or provide reference to appropriate healthcare providers.
- Monitored immunization requirements for all enrolled students.
RN, Medical-Surgical and Hospice
St. Anthony's
Effingham, IL
07.2018 - 10.2019
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Conducted home visits regularly to assess patient's condition and provide necessary interventions.
Correctional Nurse
Wexford Health Services
Robinson, IL
07.2017 - 07.2018
- Provided nursing care to inmates with acute and chronic illnesses including diabetes, hypertension, HIV and AIDS, mental health disorders.
- Evaluated inmates for suicidal ideation or other mental health concerns; referred to appropriate healthcare professionals when indicated.
- Assessed prisoners suffering injuries through falls, stabbings or other means and stabilized each prior to transport to nearest medical facility.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Assessed and monitored inmates' physical, psychological, and medical health conditions.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving inmate injuries or illness.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Western Governor's University
Salt Lake City, UT04-2021
Medical Coding Certificate - Medical Coding
Olney Central College
Olney, IL05-2017
ADN - Nursing
Olney Central College
Olney, IL05-2012
Skills
- IV insertion
- Emergency care
- Behavioral health
- De-escalation techniques
- Diabetic emergencies
- Documentation accuracy
- Cardiac monitoring
- Patient stabilization
- Triage assessment
- Compassionate care
- Patient assessments
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Intravenous therapy
- Medication administration
Certification
BLS: expires 10/31/2025
ACLS: issued 1/31/24, expires 1/31/26
PALS: issued 11/22/24, expires 11/2026
Registered nurse: expires 5/31/26
TNCC: issued 10/19/23, expires 10/31/27
AA SANE training completion: 12/17/24
Timeline
RN, Emergency Department
Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center
07.2021 - Current
RN
Southern Illinois Healthcare Foundation
07.2021 - 10.2022
School Nurse
Jasper County School District
12.2019 - 12.2020
RN, Medical-Surgical and Hospice
St. Anthony's
07.2018 - 10.2019
Correctional Nurse
Wexford Health Services
07.2017 - 07.2018
BLS: expires 10/31/2025
ACLS: issued 1/31/24, expires 1/31/26
PALS: issued 11/22/24, expires 11/2026
Registered nurse: expires 5/31/26
TNCC: issued 10/19/23, expires 10/31/27
AA SANE training completion: 12/17/24
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Western Governor's University
Medical Coding Certificate - Medical Coding
Olney Central College
ADN - Nursing
Olney Central College
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