Kristine Null
Tipp City
Summary
Accomplished compassionate Registered Nurse with a proven track record and experience in hospital inpatient and ambulatory surgery center environments. Skilled in patient care, clinical assessments and medical documentation. Committed to enhancing patient satisfaction through empathy, utilizing interpersonal skills to foster trust and optimize patient care. Works well with diverse patient populations. Efficiently coordinates with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. BLS and ACLS certification.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN
Digestive Endoscopy Center LLC
07.2020 - 01.2025
- Evaluated medical, surgical and medication histories. Administered oral and IV medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors, monitoring patient reactions or any adverse reactions. Managed patients recovering from surgical procedures. Educated patients and families on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health while addressing concerns or questions about discharge instructions and follow-up care. Documented appropriate and accurate information.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, providing emotional support and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Participated in infection control measures within the unit, maintaining a safe environment for both patients and staff members.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine documentation audits.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
RN Floor Nurse
Dayton Children's Hospital
06.1997 - 04.2019
- Utilized EPIC to document nursing assessments, treatments, medications and discharge instructions.
- Maintained high standards of clinical excellence through regular participation in professional development opportunities and staying current with industry best practices.
- Advanced critical thinking skills for prompt identification of potential complications or deteriorating conditions, leading to timely interventions that prevented further health decline.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Facilitated timely discharges through efficient coordination with case managers, social workers, and physicians. Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Promoted a safe environment by consistently adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Served as charge nurse for a period of time.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Sinclair Community College
Dayton, OH06-2006
Skills
- Basic life support
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and empathy
- Discharge planning
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient assessment and care
- Team coordination
- Patient monitoring
- Precepting
- Charge nurse experience
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Ambulatory Surgery Center
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
Timeline
RN
Digestive Endoscopy Center LLC
07.2020 - 01.2025
RN Floor Nurse
Dayton Children's Hospital
06.1997 - 04.2019
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Sinclair Community College
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