Kristine Arriaga
Bixby,OK
Summary
- 24 years professional nursing experience and 35 years in healthcare
- Specialization in emergency care, triage, acute and subacute rehabilitation, medical/surgical, oncology, family practice, cardiology, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, mental health, long term care, hospice, and home health.
- Charge nurse
- Director of nursing
- Proficient with Epic, Micromedex, Point Click Care, Vision, McKesson, and Meditech
- Excellent communication and organization
- Proficient critical thinking, problem resolution, and customer service skills
- Experienced with case management, insurance processes, billing and coding, preadmission screening, states surveys, investigations, and reports
Compassionate Registered Nurse with ER and ICU experience. Have managed critical care patients, delivered intensive therapeutic interventions, and fostered communication between interdisciplinary medical teams. Possess strong clinical skills enhanced by ability to build rapport with patients and their families. Committed to best-in-class patient care and teamwork.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN, ICU
HCA BLAKE HOSPITAL
Bradenton, FL
12.2023 - Current
Emergency Room Charge Nurse
Mercy Hospital
Ada, OK
07.2019 - 08.2022
- BLS, PALS, ACLS, NIHSS, TNCC
Director of Nursing
Symphony at the Tillers
Oswego, IL
10.2017 - 10.2018
- For 105 bed subacute rehabilitation nursing facility
- Create policy and procedures/protocols according to standards of practice
- Infection control and prevention
Director of nursing
Wynscape Nursing and Rehabilitation
Wheaton, IL
07.2016 - 10.2017
- For 110 bed subacute rehabilitation facility
- Created policy and procedures/protocols according to standards of practice
- Created partnership with the Dupage County Health Department for antibiotic stewardship and infection control program
RN, ICA/Telemetry
Presence Mercy Medical Center
Aurora, IL
10.2015 - 06.2016
- ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
Triage RN
VNA Health Care
Aurora, IL
08.2014 - 10.2015
- Provided health services to clients in 8 clinics with 75 providers specializing in mental health, pediatrics, family medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, and cardiology
- Created educational material and processes in Spanish and English for diabetes prevention and care
Charge nurse of sub-acute rehabilitation
Rosewood Care Center
St. Charles, IL
10.2008 - 06.2011
Per diem and contracted agency nurse
Nurses PRN
Oakbrook terrace, IL
01.2001 - 10.2008
- For sub-acute rehabilitation and long-term patient care
Staff RN
Rush Copley Medical Center
Aurora, IL
08.2004 - 08.2005
- For acute rehabilitation and medical/surgical unit
Education
Master of Science - Nursing with specialization in nursing education
Aspen University
Denver, CO01.2015
College Internship Teaching Experience -
Waubonsee Community College
Sugar Grove, IL05.2014
Health Information Management -
Rasmussen College
Aurora, IL01.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ01.2012
Associate's Degree - Nursing
Waubonsee Community College
Sugar Grove, IL01.2000
Skills
- Bilingual (English and Spanish)
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Pediatric advanced life support
- Compassion and empathy
- Infant CPR certified
- Direct patient care
- Basic life support
Highpoints
- Daisy award in 2022
- Dedicated to caring for patients and families, efficient team work and open communication, and life-long-learning
- Excel in resolving complex and challenging situations and issues
Accomplishments
- Daisy award
Languages
Spanish
Professional
English
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- NIHSS
Timeline
RN, ICU
HCA BLAKE HOSPITAL
12.2023 - Current
Emergency Room Charge Nurse
Mercy Hospital
07.2019 - 08.2022
Director of Nursing
Symphony at the Tillers
10.2017 - 10.2018
Director of nursing
Wynscape Nursing and Rehabilitation
07.2016 - 10.2017
RN, ICA/Telemetry
Presence Mercy Medical Center
10.2015 - 06.2016
Triage RN
VNA Health Care
08.2014 - 10.2015
Charge nurse of sub-acute rehabilitation
Rosewood Care Center
10.2008 - 06.2011
Staff RN
Rush Copley Medical Center
08.2004 - 08.2005
Per diem and contracted agency nurse
Nurses PRN
01.2001 - 10.2008
Master of Science - Nursing with specialization in nursing education
Aspen University
College Internship Teaching Experience -
Waubonsee Community College
Health Information Management -
Rasmussen College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Associate's Degree - Nursing
Waubonsee Community College