Kristin Rios
El Paso
Summary
Emergency Room Registered Nurse building on bedside support in a fast-paced ER environment. Monitors vital signs, assists with IV access, collects specimens, and supports wound care and catheterization while keeping patients informed and calm. Brings teamwork, patient advocacy, and safety to patient-centered emergency care.
Overview
11
11
Certifications
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Babysitter
06.2016 - Current
- Supervise children with attentive, age-appropriate care and consistent safety oversight.
- Prepare meals and manage hygiene routines to keep children fed, clean, and on schedule.
- Plan educational and fun activities that keep children engaged and support age-appropriate learning.
- Manage discipline calmly while reinforcing household rules and respectful behavior.
- Monitor children closely and respond to safety concerns with steady, practical judgment.
- Communicate with parents about routines, needs, and daily progress to support consistent care.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Del Sol Medical Center
07.2025 - Current
- Assess patient symptoms and vital signs to support timely emergency care decisions.
- Collect blood and other specimens while following proper handling procedures and labeling standards.
- Provide wound care and dressing changes for patients with acute injuries and post-procedure needs.
- Initiate IV access and support fluid administration for patients requiring urgent treatment.
- Manage care plans and create/contribute to comprehensive patient treatment strategies.
- Advocate for patients in all aspects of their care.
Golf Instructor
The First Tee of Greater El Paso
03.2016 - 08.2025
- Coach children on golf rules, fundamentals, and on-course etiquette through structured, hands-on instruction.
- Reinforce healthy habits and core values that carry from the golf course into daily routines.
- Support class engagement with varied learning activities that keep thirty children involved throughout the day.
Nurse Extern in the Emergency Room
Del Sol Medical Center
12.2024 - 07.2025
- Record and monitor vital signs accurately, reporting changes promptly to lead nurses.
- Perform phlebotomy, collect specimens, and prepare samples for diagnostic testing.
- Assist with catheterization, wound care, and IV insertion while following clinical protocols.
- Collaborate with nurses, doctors, and fellow externs to coordinate patient care tasks.
- Document care activities and respond to emergencies using Basic Life Support training.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Tech University Health Science Center
El Paso05-2025
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences, Health Administration
Texas State University
San Marcos05-2023
High School Diploma - undefined
Eastwood High School
El Paso05-2019
Skills
- Patient vital signs monitoring
- Phlebotomy
- Specimen collection & handling
- Catheterization
- Wound care
- Patient education
- Clinical documentation
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
TexasUniversity Academic Awards/Honors
- Texas State University Dean’s List Fall 2019- Spring 2023
- Texas State University Cum Laude Graduate,
- Texas State University Ethics paper nominated for the Texas State Undergraduate Research Journal
- Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Dean's List Spring 2024, Summer 2024, Fall 2024, Spring 2025
- Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Cum Laude Graduate
Certification
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certified
Timeline
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Del Sol Medical Center
07.2025 - Current
Nurse Extern in the Emergency Room
Del Sol Medical Center
12.2024 - 07.2025
Babysitter
06.2016 - Current
Golf Instructor
The First Tee of Greater El Paso
03.2016 - 08.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Tech University Health Science Center
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences, Health Administration
Texas State University
High School Diploma - undefined
Eastwood High School