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Kristina Hamilton

Cleveland,Ohio

Summary

Compassionate and adaptable Registered Nurse with experience in clinical instruction, telehealth, and both inpatient and outpatient services. Adept at supporting vulnerable populations, multitasking and prioritizing effectively, quickly learning new processes, self-directing, analyzing complex information, and excelling in fast-paced, high-pressure environments. Committed to flexible nursing roles that foster client-centered care and innovation, enhance healthcare outcomes, and promote professional fulfillment and work-life balance.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical & Skills Lab Instructor

Central School of Practical Nursing (CSPN)
12.2023 - Current
  • Instruct and evaluate students in clinical and skills lab setting.
  • Develop assignments, teach nursing procedures and access performance.
  • Support student learning in the lab, as well as in inpatient, outpatient, and LTC clinical environments.

Addiction Recovery Nurse

Riveon (formerly LCADA)
05.2023 - Current
  • Provide telehealth and in-person nursing care for clients in behavioral health & addiction recovery.
  • Conduct COWS/CIWA and PHQ/GAD assessments, drug screenings, injections, and MAT-based care.
  • Collaborate with physicians and counselors to support recovery plans.

Various Clinical Nursing Roles

MetroHealth Hospital
01.2016 - 01.2023

Ohio City Express Care Clinical Nurse (May 2020 – Apr 2023)

  • Triaged and prioritized clients in a fast-paced urgent care setting.
  • Administered oral, IV, and IM medications, performed various POC testing, and completed nurse visits for wound care and medication/immunization administrations.
  • Initiated and maintained quality improvement projects to enhance clinical operation and client-care outcomes.

Family Medicine Clinical Nurse (Jun 2018 – Mar 2020)

  • Provided care across the lifespan (newborn through geriatric) in a busy outpatient clinic.
  • Assisted in Medicare wellness visits and conducted independent nursing visits.
  • Delivered patient education and coordinated discharges to promote continuity of care.

OB Clinical Nurse (Feb 2017 – Jun 2018)

  • Monitored postpartum mothers and newborns, including clients with C-section recovery needs.
  • Provided specialized care for infants experiencing neonatal absence syndrome (NAS) and floated to the NICU as needed.
  • Administered medications and delivered client/family education on newborn care and recovery.

Emergency Department Clinical Nurse (Sep 2016 – Mar 2017)

  • Delivered high-acuity care in a Level I trauma center.
  • Assessed, triaged, and stabilized critically ill and injured clients in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
  • Performed emergency interventions, medication administration, and trauma-care in a fast-paced environment.

Education

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)

Chamberlain University
Chicago, IL

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - Nursing

Cleveland State University
Cleveland, Ohio
01.2016

Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Psychology; Minor: Criminal Justice

Cleveland State University
Cleveland, Ohio
01.2007

Skills

  • Patient assessment & nursing care (newborn to geriatric, as well as mental health & addiction recovery)
  • Clinical instruction & education (student assessment, skills lab, & clinical homework/assignments)
  • IV therapy, phlebotomy, injections, tube feedings
  • Foley catheter & NG tube insertion, trach & wound care
  • Telehealth & remote patient monitoring
  • Prioritization & acuity-based triage
  • Point-of-care testing
  • Quality improvement projects
  • Inpatient, outpatient, long term care, & home health experience
  • Emergency, trauma, & high-acuity care experience
  • Working with vulnerable populations
  • Multitasking & self-directed
  • Analytical thinking, well-organized, excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Electronic health records (Epic, Credible, SmartCare, PCC)
  • Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Certification

  • Registered Nurse, State of Ohio
  • Nursing Compact License (NCL) – pending
  • Basic Life Support (BLS), Current

Timeline

Clinical & Skills Lab Instructor

Central School of Practical Nursing (CSPN)
12.2023 - Current

Addiction Recovery Nurse

Riveon (formerly LCADA)
05.2023 - Current

Various Clinical Nursing Roles

MetroHealth Hospital
01.2016 - 01.2023

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - Nursing

Cleveland State University

Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Psychology; Minor: Criminal Justice

Cleveland State University

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)

Chamberlain University