Kristine Anne Fasano
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Experienced with patient care, critical thinking, and effective communication. Utilizes medical knowledge to support patient recovery and manage complex conditions. Strong understanding of healthcare protocols and compassionate care delivery.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse , Perianesthesia Department
Mayo Clinic
Jacksonville, FL
05.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with surgical teams to coordinate patient care plans and streamline recovery processes.
- Educated patients and families on postoperative care, enhancing understanding of recovery expectations.
- Implemented pain management protocols, improving patient comfort during the recovery phase.
- Assessed patients' readiness for discharge, facilitating smooth transitions from PACU to home or inpatient units.
- Mentored junior nurses in PACU procedures and best practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Registered Nurse Coordinator
HCA Florida Patient Logistics
Jacksonville, FL
10.2024 - 05.2026
- - Facilitated the transfer, transport and placement of patients for all HCA facilities
- - Ensured timely bed placement, appropriate bed assignment, and provide accurate patient information to assist with the development of an initial plan of care
- - Triaged and prioritized patient information and communicate an accurate clinical presentation of the patient for accepting physicians, nurses, and hospital administrators
Registered Nurse
MedExpress Urgent Care /MDNow Urgent Care
Jacksonville, FL
03.2018 - 10.2024
- - Assessed , triaged and performed treatment ordered for patients
- - Athena charting use
- - Coordinated the daily patient care flow, assisting and participating in all aspects of patient care for all patients within the center
- - Completed occupational health testing including such services as urine drug screens, breath alcohol testing, hair testing, DOT physicals and standard physicals
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
HCA Florida Memorial Hospital
Jacksonville, FL
12.2021 - 04.2022
- Local Contract RN through Ardor Health
- - Provided care for the critically ill in the Medical ICU and Trauma Units
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Mayo Clinic
Jacksonville, FL
11.2018 - 04.2022
- - Provided pre and post operative care for liver and kidney transplant patients
- - Intra operative management of the NxStage CRRT machine
- - Assisted in bedside procedures including: central/arterial line insertion, rapid sequence intubation and abdominal drain placement
- - Precepted new hires and new graduate nurses on unit policies , procedures and the EPIC charting system
STAR (Specially Trained Acute Response ) Nurse
Mayo Clinic
Jacksonville, FL
11.2020 - 03.2021
- - Responded to/ provide support during codes (Code Blue, Rapid response)
- - Provided support to Med/Surg, ER, Progressive Care Nurses
- - Followed up on patients (and their family members) who were recently downgraded from the ICU
- - Ran monthly Morbidity and Mortality reports
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
NYC Health and Hospitals/Bellevue
New York, NY
04.2020 - 07.2020
- Travel RN through NuWest Group
- - Floated to various units including MICU, Trauma, Neuro ICU, Cardiovascular ICU, PACU and Surgical ICU while caring for the critically ill infected with COVID 19
Registered Nurse , Intensive Care Unit (Neurology)
Baptist Medical Center
Jacksonville, FL
01.2016 - 11.2018
- - Provided care for the critically ill with neurosurgical or neurological issues
- - Relief charge nurse
- - Assistes in bedside procedures including: central/arterial line insertion, external ventricular (EVD) and lumbar drain placement, rapid sequence intubation and insertion of a Pulse index Contour Cardiac Output (PiCCO) catheter
- - Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) set up and management
- - Monitored patients on the hypothermia protocol using the Arctic Sun Temperature Management System
- - Epic charting use
- - Participates as one of the Wound Care Champions by advocating on behalf of patients in the prevention of skin breakdown, providing education to staff, attending monthly meetings and providing data for the hospital wide point prevalence study.
Registered Nurse
Baptist Medical Center
Jacksonville, FL
10.2014 - 12.2015
- - Provided care for medical, post surgical, telemetry and bariatric patients
Customer Service Representative
University of Florida/ Shands Pediatric Call Center
Jacksonville, FL
01.2009 - 04.2013
- - Assisted patients and their families in scheduling medical appointments, relaying messages to their primary care providers and processing prescription requests.
Microbiology Laboratory Student Instructor
University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL
01.2011 - 12.2012
- Conducted experiments under supervision, ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
- Assisted in data collection and analysis for research projects, improving accuracy of results.
- Maintained laboratory equipment and supplies, optimizing operational efficiency and readiness.
- Collaborated with team members on research initiatives, fostering a cooperative work environment.
- Trained new students on laboratory techniques and safety guidelines, enhancing team capability.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Accelerated Program
University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL08-2014
Master of Science - Biology
University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL05-2012
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL05-2007
Skills
- Demonstrated fluency in Tagalog and English, facilitating effective communication across diverse audiences
Certification
- Basic Life Support
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Community Engagements
Community Health Outreach Clinic, Jacksonville, FL, 2013-05, 2014-05, Provided health education and screening to the uninsured population of Duval County.
Shadowing Experience
Shadowed Amanda Cralley CRNA and Krystal Edgar CRNA at UF Health (March- April 2018).
Research Experience
Research Laboratory of Dr Judith Ochrietor, Spring 2009- Fall 2011. Examined the mitochondrial health of Basigin Null mouse retina. Laboratory duties included collection and analysis of data, protein assays, Enzyme- Linked Immunosorbent Assays (ELISA) and fluorescence analysis using Mitotracker dyes. Experienced in tissue sectioning and slide preparation (frozen and paraffin).
Timeline
Registered Nurse , Perianesthesia Department
Mayo Clinic
05.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse Coordinator
HCA Florida Patient Logistics
10.2024 - 05.2026
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
HCA Florida Memorial Hospital
12.2021 - 04.2022
STAR (Specially Trained Acute Response ) Nurse
Mayo Clinic
11.2020 - 03.2021
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
NYC Health and Hospitals/Bellevue
04.2020 - 07.2020
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Mayo Clinic
11.2018 - 04.2022
Registered Nurse
MedExpress Urgent Care /MDNow Urgent Care
03.2018 - 10.2024
Registered Nurse , Intensive Care Unit (Neurology)
Baptist Medical Center
01.2016 - 11.2018
Registered Nurse
Baptist Medical Center
10.2014 - 12.2015
Microbiology Laboratory Student Instructor
University of North Florida
01.2011 - 12.2012
Customer Service Representative
University of Florida/ Shands Pediatric Call Center
01.2009 - 04.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Accelerated Program
University of North Florida
Master of Science - Biology
University of North Florida
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of North Florida