Kristine Lara
Port Saint Lucie,Florida
Summary
Passionate and dedicated registered nurse with 15 years of healthcare experience in hospital settings. Consistently delivers high-quality care to patients. Known for excellent communication skills, compassionate approach to patient care, and a team-oriented mindset focused on elevating patient care standards and supporting organizational growth. Proficient in handling emergency situations and managing clinical staff.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Neuro ICU Registered Nurse
Cleveland Clinic Tradition
09.2022 - 02.2025
- Monitored critically ill patients before and after neuro procedures such as EVD and lumbar drains.
- Delivered specialized care to stroke patients, utilizing neuro stroke certification.
- Conducted neurological assessments at regular intervals, detecting subtle changes in clinical status that could signal worsening conditions or potential complications.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, following hospital protocols and standards of practice.
- Full time
Neuro ICU Registered Nurse
Baptist Health South Florida
07.2020 - 07.2022
- Managed pre- and post-procedure monitoring for critical neuro patients involving EVD and lumbar drains.
- Administered focused treatment plans for stroke recovery patients.
- Performed neurological evaluations at regular intervals, identifying minor changes in clinical status indicative of potential complications.
- Safely titrated vasoactive medications according to hemodynamic parameters, optimizing blood pressure management for critically ill patients.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, following hospital protocols and standards of practice.
- Efficiently prioritized tasks during high-stress situations, maintaining a calm demeanor while providing exceptional patient care under challenging conditions.
- Full time
Medical ICU Registered Nurse
Delta Regional Medical Center
06.2018 - 06.2020
- Responded efficiently to medical emergencies within the hospital setting, providing life-saving interventions as needed.
- Administered blood products according to established protocols, closely monitoring patients for transfusion reactions or complications.
- Assisted physicians with invasive procedures such as central line insertions or bronchoscopies while maintaining strict sterile technique.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during critical illness or end-of-life situations.
- Streamlined medication administration processes, ensuring accuracy and preventing adverse drug events.
- Full time
Staff Nurse III
Philippine Heart Center
10.2009 - 03.2018
- Delivered high-quality patient care.
- Delivers nursing care to acute and chronic patients through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
- Supported patient families and significant others through crises by coordinating with healthcare teams.
- Full time
- Maintains compliance with protocols to uphold nursing unit quality.
- Maintains safe and comfortable unit and patient environment.
- Integrated experiences from various departments within Philippine Heart Center.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Far Eastern University
Manila06.2006
Skills
- Acute Care expertise
- Direct Patient Care
- Critical Thinking
- Documentation Skills
- Computer skills- EPIC, Cerner, Meditech
- Drug administration and dosing
- Strong ability to assess and manage patients, while ensuring patient safety and satisfaction
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Patient and family advocacy
- Proficient in documenting accurately and efficiently
- Time management
- Multitasking and prioritization
- Flexible and ability to adapt to work environment
- Compassionate care
- Intracranial pressure monitoring
- Central line management
- Basic life support
- Advanced cardiac life support
- NIH stroke certified
- Airway management with ventilated patients
Certification
- BLS and ACLS certified
- NIH Stroke certified
- Current license: Florida license
- License number: RN 9535541
Accomplishments
DAISY Awardee 2024
Timeline
Neuro ICU Registered Nurse
Cleveland Clinic Tradition
09.2022 - 02.2025
Neuro ICU Registered Nurse
Baptist Health South Florida
07.2020 - 07.2022
Medical ICU Registered Nurse
Delta Regional Medical Center
06.2018 - 06.2020
Staff Nurse III
Philippine Heart Center
10.2009 - 03.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Far Eastern University
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