Kristina Clare
Tucson,Arizona
Summary
Seasoned Nurse and Marketing Specialist with a proven track record of delivering compassionate care and innovative marketing strategies. At Banner University Tucson, excelled in emergency care and patient advocacy, demonstrating critical thinking and empathy. Skilled in medication administration and electronic health records management, ensuring high-quality patient outcomes and efficient healthcare delivery.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse
TMC
11.2024 - Current
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Performed physical assessments to identify any changes in the patient's condition or needs.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
- Delivered compassionate care to increase comfort and psychological, social and spiritual well-being.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Emergency Room Nurse
Banner University Tucson
07.2023 - 11.2024
- Triage, patient charting, pain assessment and monitoring
- Evidence based decision making, ALS, BLS, PALS, preceptor
- Daisy nominee x2
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injury and illnesses.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess emergent conditions and initiate appropriate interventions in a timely manner.
- Responded quickly during code blue events while following established protocols.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Cared for patients experiencing acute traumas, including cardiac arrests, strokes and gunshot wounds.
- Provided detailed instructions to families regarding post-discharge care.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, prevention, and healthy lifestyle choices.
- Utilized advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) and basic life support (BLS) techniques during critical situations.
Marketing Specialist
Walton Orthodontics
03.2015 - 08.2020
- Public relations, community event planning, relationship manager with dental offices, local contests, and gift services
- Presented findings to management and executive leadership and fielded questions to help refine strategies.
- Investigated consumer opinions in collaboration with marketing teams, pollsters and statisticians.
- Collected and reported on customer demographics, preferences, and buying habits to help marketing teams target strategies.
- Sourced marketing data from existing sources, keeping costs down and diversifying streams for maximum usefulness.
- Conducted market research to identify trends and customer needs.
Owner Operator
Cobalt Cleaning
01.2006 - 01.2010
- Managed team of 10 employee’s, create new relationships with new clients, contact businesses interested in services, connect services with the right providers, payroll, taxes
- Monitored inventory levels and placed new orders for merchandise to keep supply well-stocked.
- Provided leadership support for team members through coaching and mentorship programs.
- Developed strategic partnerships with other businesses in order to expand reach into new markets.
- Established long-term relationships with customers by promoting great service and engagement skills and quickly resolving issues.
- Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
Education
BSN -
Arizona College of Nursing
04-2023
Skills
- Empathy
- Organization
- Team oriented
- Critical thinking
- Collaborate well with others
- Discharge coordination
- Care plan implementation
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient advocacy
- Electronic health records management
- Disease prevention
- Licensed RN
- Medication reconciliation
- Emergency care
- Direct nursing care
- Charting medication administration
- Health promotion
- Patient assessment
Volunteer Experience
- Board Member, AYSO 206
- PTO President and Vice President, Elementary, Middle School, High School
- Clothing and food drive, Marana and Tucson, AZ
Accomplishments
- Graduated with honors BSN 2023
- Daisy award nominee x2
Certification
- Registered Nurse, Compact License 292487 expires April 2027
- CPR Certified expires June 2026
- BLS, ACLS, PALS
- Stroke Certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Nurse
TMC
11.2024 - Current
Emergency Room Nurse
Banner University Tucson
07.2023 - 11.2024
Marketing Specialist
Walton Orthodontics
03.2015 - 08.2020
Owner Operator
Cobalt Cleaning
01.2006 - 01.2010
BSN -
Arizona College of Nursing