Kristina Gamble
Monmouth County
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with over 5 years of progressive experience in emergency and forensic nursing. Highly skilled in trauma-informed care, critical patient assessment, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Demonstrates leadership through preceptorship, scholarly work, and committee involvement. Committed to advancing nursing practice through ongoing education, professional development, and evidence-based care. Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated 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.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Forensic Nurse Examiner
Monmouth County
01.2023 - Current
- Deliver trauma-informed care to survivors of sexual assault and strangulation.
- Conduct forensic exams, photographic documentation, evidence collection, and discharge planning.
- Collaborate with law enforcement, CPS, 180 Turning Lives Around, and the prosecutor’s office.
Emergency Nurse
RWJ Barnabas Health
Toms River
01.2022 - Current
- Provide acute and critical care in a high-volume ED.
- Lead preceptorship for onboarding new nurses.
- Engage in multidisciplinary rounds to ensure safe and efficient care transitions.
Emergency Department
Robert Wood Johnson Barnabas Health
01.2020 - Current
Emergency Department
Hackensack Meridian Health
01.2024 - 01.2025
Emergency Nurse
RWJ Barnabas Health
Toms River
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Delivered quality emergency care; triaged and prioritized patients efficiently.
- Provided patient and family education on discharge and follow-up care.
Rapid Diagnostic Unit Nurse
RWJ Barnabas Health
Toms River
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Managed patients with undifferentiated diagnoses requiring rapid evaluation.
- Supported new medical residents during initial rotations and orientation.
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) - Leadership
Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, FL01.2026
Master of Science in Nursing - Education Specialty
Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, FL01.2023
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ01.2022
Associate in Applied Science - Nursing
Brookdale Community College
Lincroft, NJ01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Multimedia Writing & Technical Communication
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ01.2010
Skills
- Forensic examination
- Trauma-informed care
- Patient education
- Evidence collection
- Team collaboration
- Critical thinking
Certification
- Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN), ENA, 2022
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC), ENA, 2025
- Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC), ENA, 2025
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), NRP, 2023
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), AHA, 2024
- Basic Life Support (BLS), AHA, 2024
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), AHA, 2025
Credentials
- MSN
- BSN
- RN
- CEN
Awards
- Magna Cum Laude, Jacksonville University, 2023
- Magna Cum Laude, New Jersey City University, 2022
- Donna Paynton Memorial Scholarship, 2019, 2020
- Brookdale Alumni Association Scholarship, 2020
- Joan Litwig Memorial Scholarship, 2020
- STEM Book Scholarship, 2019, 2020
Professional Service
Standards of Behavior – Workplace of Choice, Member, 01/01/21–12/31/24, Sepsis Committee, Member, 01/01/23–12/31/24, Emergency Nurses Association, International Association of Forensic Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society, Sigma Lambda Gamma Sorority, 2025, NJIAFN Spring Conference, 2025, Emergency Care Conference – NJ, 2024, Emergency Care Conference – NJ, 2024, Magloclen Conference – NJ, 2023, International Forensic Nursing Conference – AZ, 2023, NJ Emergency & Magloclen Conferences, 2023, NJIAFN
Scholarly Activities
- Violence Against Healthcare Providers in The Emergency Department: A Literature Review, Gamble, K., 2022, Jacksonville University Keigwin School of Nursing
- Workplace Violence Against Nurses in Acute Care Settings and the Advantages of De-escalation Techniques, Gamble, K. et al., 2021, RWJ Barnabas Health
Timeline
Emergency Department
Hackensack Meridian Health
01.2024 - 01.2025
Forensic Nurse Examiner
Monmouth County
01.2023 - Current
Emergency Nurse
RWJ Barnabas Health
01.2022 - Current
Emergency Nurse
RWJ Barnabas Health
01.2021 - 01.2022
Emergency Department
Robert Wood Johnson Barnabas Health
01.2020 - Current
Rapid Diagnostic Unit Nurse
RWJ Barnabas Health
01.2020 - 01.2021
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) - Leadership
Jacksonville University
Master of Science in Nursing - Education Specialty
Jacksonville University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
New Jersey City University
Associate in Applied Science - Nursing
Brookdale Community College
Bachelor of Science - Multimedia Writing & Technical Communication
Arizona State University
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