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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
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
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
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
02.2007 - 02.2010
  • Responsible for personal care, hygiene, meal preparation, medication reminders, errands, clients personal scheduling.

Material Management

Kettering Medical Center
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, OH
03-2023

Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing Major

Harry S. Truman College
Chicago, IL

Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing Major

Sinclair Community College
Dayton, OH

Skills

  • 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