Kristina Russell
Cuyahoga Falls
Summary
Experienced with managing critical care patients in high-pressure environments. Utilizes advanced nursing techniques to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Knowledge of critical care protocols and emergency interventions. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
RN, Critical Care
University Hospital Ahuja Medical Center
Beachwood, OH
02.2024 - Current
- Implemented evidence-based protocols to enhance patient outcomes in intensive care settings.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care and resource allocation.
- Consistently received positive feedback from patients and their families for providing exceptional bedside manner, compassionate support, and clear communication throughout the critical care journey.
- Administered complex medication regimens while monitoring for adverse reactions effectively.
- Conducted thorough evaluations of patients' vital signs, ensuring timely interventions were executed.
- Collaborated closely with multidisciplinary teams, fostering strong relationships to ensure comprehensive patient care in a critical care setting.
- Achieved high levels of patient satisfaction through empathetic communication, addressing concerns promptly, and involving patients in decision-making processes.
- Provided expert clinical judgment during rapidly evolving situations, initiating appropriate interventions to maximize patient outcomes.
RN, ICU
University Hospital Ahuja Medical Center
Beachwood, OH
04.2023 - 02.2024
- Administered critical care treatments to diverse patient populations in high-acuity environments.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and responded promptly to changes in patient conditions, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- Educated patients and their families on post-discharge care, promoting long-term health management.
- Implemented evidence-based protocols that improved response times during medical emergencies.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments, accurately documenting findings to inform clinical decision-making processes.
NA II in the ED PRN
University Hospitals
06.2023 - Current
- Direct patient care and training for nursing students.
Scheduler, Trainer/Education, Reception
ComForcare Senior Services
Strongsville, Ohio
05.2010 - 04.2015
- Responsible for maintaining schedules for caregivers.
- Staffing clients with best matched caregiver and maintaining client relationships
- Maintained schedule for independent living facility
- Recruiting
Certified Nursing Assistant
Home Instead Senior Care
Chicago, Illinois
02.2007 - 02.2010
- Responsible for personal care, hygiene, meal preparation, medication reminders, errands, clients personal scheduling.
Material Management
Kettering Medical Center
Kettering, Ohio
02.2002 - 01.2007
- Inventory accuracy for medical supplies for hospital
- Data entry
- Correct and maintain accurate stock levels
- Audit and correct patient charges
- Oversee customer service for our department
- General office duties
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing Major
Fortis College
Cuyahoga Falls, OH03-2023
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing Major
Harry S. Truman College
Chicago, ILAssociate Degree in Nursing - Nursing Major
Sinclair Community College
Dayton, OHSkills
- Epic Trained - Bedside charting as well as Procedural charting
- Central line management
- Collaboration and teamwork / Time management
- Intensive care unit experience
- Airway management
- Neurological assessment
- Cardiovascular monitoring
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Intravenous therapy administration
- Wound care management
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Sedation management
- IV setup / IV therapy
- Healthcare team collaboration
- Compassionate care
- Family advocacy / Patient advocacy
Timeline
RN, Critical Care
University Hospital Ahuja Medical Center
02.2024 - Current
NA II in the ED PRN
University Hospitals
06.2023 - Current
RN, ICU
University Hospital Ahuja Medical Center
04.2023 - 02.2024
Scheduler, Trainer/Education, Reception
ComForcare Senior Services
05.2010 - 04.2015
Certified Nursing Assistant
Home Instead Senior Care
02.2007 - 02.2010
Material Management
Kettering Medical Center
02.2002 - 01.2007
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing Major
Fortis College
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing Major
Harry S. Truman College
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing Major
Sinclair Community College