Kristina Zimnicki
Medford,OR
Summary
Highly trained registered nurse with strong clinical abilities and experiences in many departments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ICU RN
White City Oregon Veterans Affairs
White City, US
04.2023 - Current
- Conducted therapeutic communication and risk assessments to identify veterans' needs related to suicide, violence, and self-injury.
- Supported therapeutic activities, administered medications, and conducted comprehensive assessments to enhance patient care.
- Coordinated efforts with social workers and healthcare providers to enhance veteran care.
- Facilitated rehabilitation for veterans with substance use disorders, PTSD, and mental health issues in a residential center.
ICU RN
Providence Medford Medical Center
Medford, US
06.2020 - 05.2023
- Delivered comprehensive patient care, collaborated with interdisciplinary team, developed and managed individualized care plans, and conducted assessments and interventions in a 15-bed ICU.
- Utilized strong interpersonal and communication skills to build rapport with colleagues, patients, and families, enhancing overall care experience.
- Extensive experience with Covid positive patients.
- Trained and mentored new nurses in a high-demand ICU, fostering teamwork and improving staff integration.
- Full-time June, 2020- December, 2022.
- PRN status December 2021-May 2023.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Stepdown Unit/Cardiac Medical Surgical
MedWave Healthcare Staffing
Medford, US
02.2022 - 11.2022
- Travel contract RN.
- Delivered exceptional care to cardiac and cardiac stepdown patients, ensuring their safety and comfort.
- Experience with telemetry, vascular surgery patients and cardiac patients.
- Assessed, analyzed, planned, implemented, and evaluated patient care to meet established standards.
- Patient ratio 3:1-5:1 depending on acuity and staffing.
- Adapted to various units with ease, demonstrating flexibility and quick learning to maintain high-quality patient care.
- Full time
Registered Nurse (RN)
Gifted Healthcare
Eugene, US
11.2021 - 01.2022
- Fulfilled travel nurse contract in short stay unit, delivering comprehensive patient care.
- Prepared patients for surgery through thorough assessments and essential preparations, ensuring readiness and safety.
- Monitored post-surgical patients' recovery, providing critical support and timely interventions.
- Educated patients on pre-op procedures and discharge instructions.
- Full time
RN
Cross Country Medical Staffing Network
Centralia, US
01.2020 - 06.2020
- Floated as RN across various departments, delivering tailored patient care based on diverse needs.
- Floated to locked psych unit, medical surgical, and step down unit.
- Served as resource RN, providing guidance and support to nursing staff throughout the hospital.
- Demonstrated flexibility by effectively transitioning between assignments and units.
- Full time
ICU System Float RN
Multicare
Tacoma, US
11.2018 - 12.2019
- Adapted to diverse ICUs, CCUs, and PACUs across four hospitals within Multicare, enhancing patient care continuity.
- Worked in various hospital locations each day, adapting to new environments.
- Experience in neuro trauma ICU, medical ICU, cardiovascular ICU, progressive care units and coronary care units.
- Plans, implements, and evaluates care plans based on patient assessments to optimize outcomes.
- Demonstrated flexibility by quickly adapting to new work environments.
- Supported team needs by working part-time in various healthcare roles, ensuring adequate staffing and resource availability.
Clinical Nurse Educator
Novasyte, LLC
Tacoma, US
08.2019 - 11.2019
- Educated end users on medical devices across multiple hospitals in Tacoma and surrounding areas.
- Communicated customer feedback to corporate teams for product improvement.
- Evaluated education and clinical needs through follow-up with key accounts.
- Part time
Neuro ICU RN
Providence St. Vincent Medical Center
Portland, US
05.2015 - 02.2019
- Delivered complex neuro-specialty care to patients with ischemic strokes, hemorrhagic strokes, brain tumors, epilepsy, spinal injuries, and neuromuscular illnesses at a comprehensive stroke center.
- Provided post-operative care, managing EVDs, JP drains, ventilators, and vasoactive drips to ensure patient recovery.
- Utilize the nursing process to provide therapeutic care.
- Served as preceptor and skin care expert, delivering monthly education on pressure injury prevention and skin maintenance to enhance team knowledge.
- Achieved Clinical Ladder II status.
- Provided nursing support by floating to ICU and cardiac ICU departments.
- Managed code pager to ensure rapid response to critical patient emergencies, improving patient outcomes.
- Full time May 2015 - August 2017.
- Per diem September 2017 - February 2019.
Critical Care Transport RN
Falck Northwest
Mountlake Terrace, US
08.2017 - 11.2018
- Executed interfacility transport of critically ill patients, ensuring safe and timely transitions across various age groups.
- Experience with cardiac emergencies, neurological emergencies, and trauma.
- Autonomously perform established policies and procedures in an ambulance.
- Practice independent nursing judgement.
- Managed medication drips, ventilators, and hemodynamic monitors to stabilize critically ill patients during transport.
- Coordinated care with hospital staff, EMTs, patients, and families to facilitate effective communication and continuity of care.
- Full time, August 2017- February 2018.
- Part time, February 2018- November 2018.
Medical ICU RN
University of Minnesota Medical Center
Minneapolis, US
03.2014 - 04.2015
- Delivered comprehensive primary care to critically ill patients in 16-bed medical ICU, enhancing patient stability and recovery.
- Coordinated care for patients requiring ventilation and continuous monitoring, ensuring timely interventions and optimal outcomes.
- Experience with bedside intubation, sedation, drips, pain management, therapeutic hypothermia, CRRT, cardiac rhythm identification, procedural assistance.
- Applied complex critical thinking to swiftly anticipate and address changes in patient conditions, improving response times and patient safety.
- Full time
Oncology RN
Seton Medical Center
Austin, US
11.2012 - 02.2014
- Administered and monitored chemotherapy, blood, and intravenous transfusions to ensure patient safety and treatment efficacy.
- Delivered age-appropriate care to individuals with hematological and solid tumor cancers, enhancing their quality of life.
- Managed central lines, peripheral IVs, and feeding tubes, tracked lab values, and educated patients.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care to patients and families, supporting emotional needs during critical moments.
- Full time
BMT RN
University of Arizona Medical Center
Tucson, US
09.2011 - 10.2012
- Delivered intermediate care to patients undergoing bone marrow transplants and treatment for hematological cancers, ensuring comprehensive support throughout their recovery.
- Administered chemotherapy, blood products, and complex antibiotic and antiviral therapies, contributing to effective treatment regimens and patient outcomes.
- Managed care for central lines, enhancing patient safety and supporting effective treatment delivery.
- Assessing and responding to emergencies.
- Full time
Education
BSN -
University of Arizona, College of Nursing
Tucson, AZ08-2011
BA -
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN12-2000
In progress -
Graceland University
LamoniSkills
- Critical care assessment
- Patient management
- Advanced life support
- Telemetry monitoring
- Medication administration
- Patient education
- EMR management
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- End-of-life care
- Health promotion
Certification
• BLS
• RN
• RN
Personal Information
Authorized To Work: US
Timeline
ICU RN
White City Oregon Veterans Affairs
04.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Stepdown Unit/Cardiac Medical Surgical
MedWave Healthcare Staffing
02.2022 - 11.2022
Registered Nurse (RN)
Gifted Healthcare
11.2021 - 01.2022
ICU RN
Providence Medford Medical Center
06.2020 - 05.2023
RN
Cross Country Medical Staffing Network
01.2020 - 06.2020
Clinical Nurse Educator
Novasyte, LLC
08.2019 - 11.2019
ICU System Float RN
Multicare
11.2018 - 12.2019
Critical Care Transport RN
Falck Northwest
08.2017 - 11.2018
Neuro ICU RN
Providence St. Vincent Medical Center
05.2015 - 02.2019
Medical ICU RN
University of Minnesota Medical Center
03.2014 - 04.2015
Oncology RN
Seton Medical Center
11.2012 - 02.2014
BMT RN
University of Arizona Medical Center
09.2011 - 10.2012
BSN -
University of Arizona, College of Nursing
BA -
University of Minnesota
In progress -
Graceland University