KRISTINA WATTS
CHESTER
Summary
Nurse Leader with over a decade of experience in acute care settings, specializing in CVICU patient populations. Demonstrates expertise in interdisciplinary team leadership, protocol development, and advanced nursing education. Committed to fostering a collaborative environment and enhancing patient outcomes through innovative care strategies and comprehensive staff training.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
CLINICAL SUPERVISOR
Atrium Health
06.2022 - Current
- Supervise CTICU team, manage schedules, enhance patient care protocols
- Implement nursing-driven protocols, enhancing patient outcomes
- Oversee complex care for highly acute CTICU patients
- Analyze and optimize treatment plans for improved recovery rates
- Foster teamwork as ACLS instructor, elevating nursing education
- Drive measurable improvements in critical care outcomes through strategic leadership
- Mentor and coach CTICU staff, enhancing clinical skills and fostering a collaborative environment
- Facilitate nursing policies to ensure excellence in care
STAFF RN/RELIEF CHARGE NURSE
Northeast Georgia Medical Center
05.2020 - 05.2022
- CVICU RN- care of critically ill post open heart, lung, and vascular surgery patients
- Relief Charge Proficient in care of patients on ECMO, CRRT, with IABP/Impella, LVAD placements.
- Code Team responder.
- Preceptor of new employees and Charge nurse
CLINICAL CASE MANAGER
Interim Home Health
12.2018 - 05.2020
- Coordinated with supporting disciplines, and managed care team of 25 patients in Cherokee County, SC.
- Streamlined patient care processes in Cherokee County, SC, enhancing service delivery efficiency.
- Implemented best practices in wound management, improving healing rates. Fostered strong relationships with supporting disciplines, ensuring comprehensive patient care. Facilitated seamless communication among team members for optimal health outcomes.
STAFF NURSE/CHARGE NURSE
Spartanburg Regional Medical Center
04.2017 - 12.2018
- Managed post-operative care for cardiac, pulmonary, and vascular surgery patients, ensuring optimal recovery in intermediate acute care setting
- Preceptor of new staff RN's
- Led critical care for post-surgical patients, managed CVRU as Charge Nurse, responded to emergencies, and mentored new staff, enhancing unit efficiency
STAFF RN
Caromont Health
08.2016 - 04.2017
- Managed post-operative care for cardiac, pulmonary, and vascular surgery patients, ensuring optimal recovery in intermediate acute care setting.
STAFF RN/CHARGE RN
Greenville Health System
06.2014 - 07.2016
- Direct patient care and managed intermediate care for CV and surgical patients, overseeing 32-bed unit
- Implemented evidence-based protocols, enhancing patient outcomes and reducing recovery times
- Coordinated multidisciplinary care teams in ICU step-down unit
- Facilitated seamless communication between physicians, specialists, and support staff to ensure optimal patient care
Education
B.S. - NURSING
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC05.2014
Skills
- Acute Care/Post acute care
- Supervisory
- CVICU/ CV step down
- ECMO
- CRRT
- IABP/Impella
- LVAD
- Heart Transplant
- Medical Missions Education
- Nursing Education
- Charge Nurse
- Code Team
- Preceptor
- Case Management
- Interdisciplinary Team Management
- Protocol Development
Additionalinformation - Credentialsandlicenses
- Multistate License - Registered Nurse, SC, 225727
- CCRN, 09/01/27
- CSC, 08/01/26
Timeline
CLINICAL SUPERVISOR
Atrium Health
06.2022 - Current
STAFF RN/RELIEF CHARGE NURSE
Northeast Georgia Medical Center
05.2020 - 05.2022
CLINICAL CASE MANAGER
Interim Home Health
12.2018 - 05.2020
STAFF NURSE/CHARGE NURSE
Spartanburg Regional Medical Center
04.2017 - 12.2018
STAFF RN
Caromont Health
08.2016 - 04.2017
STAFF RN/CHARGE RN
Greenville Health System
06.2014 - 07.2016
B.S. - NURSING
University of South Carolina
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