Kristina Isenhart
Damascus,MD
Summary
Dedicated nursing leader with excellent unit management skills. Proficient in quality, cost and care standards focused on maximizing resources and patient satisfaction. Registered Nurse in state of Maryland.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Nurse Manager, Emergency Department
Adventist Healthcare Germantown Emergency Center
01.2023 - Current
- Enhanced staff competency by developing and delivering targeted training programs, resulting in improved patient outcomes.
- Worked at least 36 hours per month as charge nurse to maintain clinical proficiency.
- Managed scheduling to ensure optimal coverage while maintaining a healthy work-life balance for staff members.
- Evaluated staff performance regularly, providing constructive feedback and support for professional development opportunities.
- Served as a liaison between nursing staff and administration, advocating for the needs of both parties to promote overall organizational success.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering open communication, teamwork, and professional growth opportunities for nursing staff.
- Enhanced emergency department operations by streamlining communication between nurses, physicians, and support staff.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Adventist Healthcare Germantown Emergency Center
07.2021 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Worked as shift charge nurse, collaborating with nursing staff and providers to provide optimal care to all patients in the Emergency Department
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center
08.2020 - 07.2021
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
University Of Maryland Midtown Campus
01.2016 - 08.2020
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by delivering compassionate, culturally sensitive care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Reduced patient wait times by efficiently triaging patients based on acuity levels and prioritizing urgent cases.
- Worked as shift charge nurse for three years, collaborating with nursing staff and providers to provide optimal care to all patients in the Emergency Department
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT04.2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Howard Community College
Columbia, MD12.2014
Skills
- Staff Development
- Conflict Management
- Staff assignments
- Employee Work Scheduling
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Team Management
- Quality Improvement
- Compassionate Care
- Emergency care expertise
- Task Delegation
- Staff Leadership
Timeline
Assistant Nurse Manager, Emergency Department
Adventist Healthcare Germantown Emergency Center
01.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Adventist Healthcare Germantown Emergency Center
07.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center
08.2020 - 07.2021
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
University Of Maryland Midtown Campus
01.2016 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Howard Community College
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