Kristin Norton
Casper,WY
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities with attention to detail.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Coordinator OR Procedural
Banner Health Wyoming Medical Center
Casper, WY
09.2024 - Current
- Coordinate neurologic and orthopedic spine surgical cases with schedulers, surgeons, and reps
- Ensure equipment availability
- Collaborate with surgeons and reps to ensure needed implants and grafts are available for procedures
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Banner Health Wyoming Medical Center
Casper, WY
03.2024 - Current
- Ensured appropriate positioning of patients on operating table prior to surgery.
- Maintained a sterile environment in the operating room by adhering to aseptic techniques.
- Collaborated with surgeons, anesthesiologists and other healthcare professionals to provide optimal care for patients.
- Assisted with preparation of supplies, instruments and equipment for surgical procedures as necessary.
- Utilized effective communication strategies when interacting with family members or other health team members.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient's medical record throughout the perioperative process.
Orthopedic and Spine Coordinator
Campbell County Health
Gillette, WY
01.2023 - 02.2024
- Coordinate orthopedic and spine surgical cases with schedulers, surgeons, and reps
- Ensure equipment availability
- Collaborate with surgeons and reps to ensure needed implants and grafts are available for procedures
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Campbell County Health
Gillette, WY
02.2022 - 02.2024
- Ensured appropriate positioning of patients on operating table prior to surgery.
- Maintained a sterile environment in the operating room by adhering to aseptic techniques.
- Collaborated with surgeons, anesthesiologists and other healthcare professionals to provide optimal care for patients.
- Assisted with preparation of supplies, instruments and equipment for surgical procedures as necessary.
- Utilized effective communication strategies when interacting with family members or other health team members.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient's medical record throughout the perioperative process.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Campbell County Health
Gillette, WY
08.2021 - 02.2022
- Administered medications and treatments as directed and as appropriate for patient's medical care in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress, and medication side effects
- Prioritized nursing task and assignments and accurately reported patient status
Registered Nurse, Surgical Unit
Wyoming Medical Center
Casper, WY
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress, and medication side effects
- Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals
- Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions
- Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases, and injuries
Certified Nursing Assistant/ED Technician
Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital
Thermopolis, WY
01.2019 - 04.2021
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, including blood pressure, respiration rate, blood sugar, heart rate, and oxygen saturation
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide high-quality patient care
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding, and ambulation
- Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous, efficient visit experience
- Document activities and recorded information in EMR system
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers, and healthcare team to achieve individual care plan targets
Production Technician - Dispatch
Peabody Energy
Gillette, WY
07.2006 - 10.2018
- Managed multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish goals
- Coordinated with pit supervisors to maximize production
- Worked as part of an interdepartmental team to meet the goals of the business
- Maximized production using available resources while maintaining safety goals
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Central Wyoming Community College
Riverton, WY04.2021
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Black Hills State University
Spearfish, SD12.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Wyoming
Laramie, WYSkills
- Organized
- Patient education
- IV placement and assessment
- Effective problem solver
- Infection control procedures
- EHR competent
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient care and safety
- HIPAA compliant
- Seeks a higher level of knowledge
- Calm and level-headed under duress
Certification
- Registered Nurse
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Ceritification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification
- Periop 101
REFERENCES
Emma Lee Linkous
(307) 247-5277
Dana Kisiel, RN
(307) 575-3903
Chelsey Hendershot, RN
(307) 680-8620
Sheena Mitchell
(307) 321-4553
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Coordinator OR Procedural
Banner Health Wyoming Medical Center
09.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Banner Health Wyoming Medical Center
03.2024 - Current
Orthopedic and Spine Coordinator
Campbell County Health
01.2023 - 02.2024
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Campbell County Health
02.2022 - 02.2024
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Campbell County Health
08.2021 - 02.2022
Registered Nurse, Surgical Unit
Wyoming Medical Center
06.2021 - 08.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant/ED Technician
Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital
01.2019 - 04.2021
Production Technician - Dispatch
Peabody Energy
07.2006 - 10.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Central Wyoming Community College
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Black Hills State University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Wyoming