KRISTINE ROMERO CABALHIN
Bristol,CT
Summary
Compassionate medical-surgical nurse with extensive experience delivering patient-centered care. Skilled in comprehensive patient assessment and strategic treatment planning, enhancing outcomes through effective collaboration in multidisciplinary teams. Adaptable to evolving healthcare demands, consistently supporting team success.
Overview
2
2
Certifications
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
RN, Medical-Surgical - Short Stay Unit
UConn John Dempsey Hospital
Farmington, CT
09.2025 - Current
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes to ensure patient safety and comfort.
- Streamlined patient admission processes, reducing wait times and enhancing overall satisfaction within the department.
- Educated patients and families on health management, disease prevention, and treatment plans to enhance understanding and compliance.
- Mentored junior nursing staff in clinical practices and hospital policies to improve team efficiency and performance.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
RN – Medical Surgical/Telemetry
Hospital of Central Connecticut
New Britain, CT
02.2023 - Current
- HOCC is a 446-bed, acute-care community teaching hospital and Level III Trauma Center.
- Delivered direct nursing care to adult patients across multidisciplinary specialties: Medicine, Surgery, Nephrology, and Pulmonary.
- Developed individualized care plans for each patient, utilizing the nursing process and evidence-based best practices.
- Executed skilled nursing care in bedside procedures, including intravenous cannulation, ECG monitoring, and vital sign assessments.
- Use of electronic system (EPIC) for medical record documentation.
RN – Cardiovascular Clinic
Heart, Lung, and Vascular Institute at Carle Health Methodist Hospital
Peoria, Illinois
09.2022 - 01.2023
- Worked at UnityPoint Health, a provider of outpatient services focusing on cardiology and outpatient care.
- Assisted providers and clinical staff in obtaining vital information, preparing patients for examinations, treatments, and minor procedures to ensure smooth patient flow.
- Drew and collected blood and other samples from patients.
- Conducted telephone triage, providing and documenting home care advice for illnesses/conditions, and performed follow-up calls to monitor patient health and progress.
- Administered vaccines and medications by oral, IM, SQ, or ID routes.
- Provided timely and accurate documentation in patients' electronic health records using standardized workflows in EPIC, ensuring compliance and facilitating continuity of care.
RN Medical Surgical
King Fahad Medical City
Riyadh, KSA
09.2011 - 05.2022
- King Fahad Medical City is considered one of the largest and most advanced Medical Complexes in the Middle East with a total capacity of 1095 beds. Involving 5 centers Main Hospital with 459 beds with a specialty clinic, a Rehabilitation Hospital with 159-bed services, a 246-bed Children's Hospital and a 236-bed Maternity Hospital. JCI (Joint Commission International) Accredited since December 2011.
RN – Medical Surgical
Dr. Abdulrahman AlMishari Hospital
Riyadh, KSA
02.2008 - 02.2011
- Dr. Abdulrahman Al Mishari Hospital (AMH) is a private General Hospital. JCI (Joint Commission International) Accreditation. With high-quality Medical Care comprising a total of 200 beds and providing the following services: ICU/CCU admissions, Inpatient Medical Surgical care, OPD services, and Labor and Delivery.
- Implement patient care for up to 32 beds’ capacity, with beds equipped as an ICU step-down unit.
- Assisted with non-invasive bedside procedures, including intravenous cannulation, ECG monitoring, and vital signs. Supported invasive procedures such as lumbar puncture, peritoneal ascitic tapping, skin biopsy, and bone marrow aspiration.
RN TRAINEE - Medical Surgical Ward
Alabang Medical Clinic – Clinic System INC.
PHILIPPINES
10.2007 - 01.2008
- Provided essential healthcare services, including emergency and outpatient care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
EMILIO AGUINALDO COLLEGE
Manila, Philippines04.2006
Master of Arts - Nursing Administration
University of The Philippines - Open University
Los Banos, Philippines04.2022
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient assessments
- Wound management
- Wound care
- EMR systems
- ACLS certification
- Clinical mentorship
- Patient education
Accomplishments
Certified Medical Surgical Registered Nurse (CMSRN)
Certification
U.S. National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses, Registration no.: 197666, Date of Registration or Validity: Until August 2025, State: Connecticut, Registration no.: 041517596, Date of Registration or Validity: Until May 2026, State: Illinois, Philippines Professional Regulation Commission / Registered Nurse, Registration No.: 0415546, Date of Registration or Validity: Until August 2026, Place Taken: Manila, Philippines
Timeline
RN, Medical-Surgical - Short Stay Unit
UConn John Dempsey Hospital
09.2025 - Current
RN – Medical Surgical/Telemetry
Hospital of Central Connecticut
02.2023 - Current
RN – Cardiovascular Clinic
Heart, Lung, and Vascular Institute at Carle Health Methodist Hospital
09.2022 - 01.2023
RN Medical Surgical
King Fahad Medical City
09.2011 - 05.2022
RN – Medical Surgical
Dr. Abdulrahman AlMishari Hospital
02.2008 - 02.2011
RN TRAINEE - Medical Surgical Ward
Alabang Medical Clinic – Clinic System INC.
10.2007 - 01.2008
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
EMILIO AGUINALDO COLLEGE
Master of Arts - Nursing Administration
University of The Philippines - Open University
Personal Information
- Title: Bachelor of Science in Nursing Registered Nurse
- Date of Birth: 1985-08-10
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: Filipino
- Marital Status: Single
Section name
- Age: 39
- Civil Status: Single
- Sex: Female
- Citizenship: Filipino
- Sgd: Kristine R. Cabalhin, BSN., RN