Kristine K Russell, MS, RN, ACNP-BC
Crofton ,MD
Summary
Collaborative leader with a dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote an engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings. Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading, and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to impact hospital success positively. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring, and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management, and problem-solving skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Interim Manager Advanced Practice
University Of Maryland Medical Center
Baltimore, MD
04.2023 - Current
- Monitor the working environment, making sure it is always a safe, positive setting for all employees.
- Provide constructive feedback to workers to improve morale and boost efficiency.
- Maintain high corporate standards at all times by ensuring that employees follow all company processes and procedures.
- Answer customer questions and provide immediate assistance to deliver exemplary service.
- Identify conflicts among employees and use interpersonal communication to find effective solutions.
- Maintain a professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry staff or customers.
- Establish team priorities, maintain schedules, and monitor performance.
- Direct training and retraining of employees to boost performance and enhance business and professional results.
- Assist in organizing and overseeing assignments, planning, and coordinating in-house and out-patient resources.
- Effectively supervise a staff of 11 personnel by implementing company policies, protocols, work rules, and disciplinary action if appropriate.
- Define clear targets and objectives and communicate with other team members.
- Establish employee performance goals and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Cultivate positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
- Improve staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
- Reduce workflow inconsistencies by recruiting and hiring capable staff members.
- Develop detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
- Communicate best practices among on-site and external personnel to align efforts and goals.
- Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
- Coordinate with management teams by interacting effectively and establishing communication best practices.
- Established and maintained long-range plans for quality assurance.
- Manage internal operational standards and productivity targets for Cardiac Surgery Service-Line.
- Identify and diminish performance gaps by coaching and supervising 11 team members.
- Oversaw training, staffing, and education of all 11 team members.
- Evaluated employee performance on a 6-month basis and convey constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Train and develop personnel to improve safety and employee relations and resolve conflicts and issues.
- Develop and implement productivity initiatives, in addition to coordinating itineraries and scheduling appointments.
Senior Nurse Practitioner Advance Practice
University Of Maryland Medical Center
Baltimore, MD
01.2010 - Current
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support the health and comfort of patients.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans coordinated with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Appropriately diagnosed and treated various diseases and injuries through carefully questioning and assessing patient symptoms.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
- Explained medications and side effects to patients, family members, and caregivers and thoroughly reviewed ordered tests.
- Educated patients and caregivers on healthcare protocols and processes.
- Worked with families, caregivers, and patients to determine the best treatment, diagnosis, and prevention options.
- Adhered to hospital procedures, policies, and protocols to support patient safety.
- Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions.
- Strictly adhere to all HIPAA regulations.
- Supported patients in maintaining a prescribed regimen of care.
- Formulated lists of current and past medical conditions.
- Discussed proposed surgical procedures, risks, and potential complications with the attending surgeon and patient to obtain proper patient informed consent.
- Utilized customized patient teaching tools to support patients.
- Provided quality patient care and maintenance of rooms to comply with safety properly, health and organizational regulations, and federal, state, and local rules.
- Advised caregivers and family members in providing emotional and psychological care to support patient needs.
- Created diagnostic plans to assess the extent of clients' handicaps or disabilities and implemented a patient-centered intervention to access specialized medical treatment or services in the workplace.
- Precept, mentor, and oversee training of new practitioner staff and students.
- Educated and guided patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits.
- Perform consultative services for the care of patients with cardiac disease processes.
- Deployed a multidisciplinary team approach to provide comprehensive patient care, referrals, and high-risk management strategies.
Nurse Practitioner
University Of Maryland Medical Center
Baltimore, MD
03.2006 - Current
- Experienced care provider for the cardiac surgery patient population pre-operative history and physical examination, ordering the appropriate diagnostic test and labs to prepare for surgeon consultation and operative planning in an outpatient clinic or in-patient hospital setting.
- Management of complicated and uncomplicated post-operative courses, collaborating with physicians and other members of the multidisciplinary team, counseling and educating patients/families regarding specialty, referral behaviors, self-care needs, and treatment options, medication ordering within the scope of a specialty as it pertains to the cardiac surgical problem-focused area of abnormality or based on recommendations from an expert consulted thing, referral for medical/surgical consultation if another area of specialty is required, providing holistic-comprehensive excellent care to patients with cardiac-surgical needs.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support the health and comfort of patients.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans coordinated with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Consultative services for hospitalized and non-hospitalized patients regarding a cardiac care process.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Offered continuous review of patients in the cardiac surgery program from admission to discharge.
- Created diagnostic plans to assess the extent of clients' handicaps or disabilities and implemented a treatment program to access specialized medical treatment or services in the workplace.
- Educated and guided patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits.
- Advised caregivers and family members in providing emotional and psychological care to support patient needs.
- Provided care for critically ill patients with traumatic injuries and life-threatening illnesses.
- Utilized customized patient teaching tools to support patients.
- Executed patient satisfaction and independence by promoting self-care skills and knowledge of medications.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support the health and comfort of patients.
- Provided quality patient care and maintenance of rooms to properly comply with safety, health, administrative regulations, and federal, state, and local rules.
- Listened to patient concerns and detailed alternative therapies for cardiac care treatment.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Maryland School of Nursing
BaltimoreBachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Chicago
Chicago, ILDoctor of Nursing Practice, Student - Nursing Practice
University of Maryland School of Nursing
Baltimore, MD05.2025
Skills
- Organizational Systems
- Confidential Records Management
- Special Events Coordination
- Crisis Coordination and Planning
- Office Organization
- HIPAA Regulations
- Customer Needs Assessments
- Operational Efficiency
- Employee Performance Reviews
- Training Initiatives
- Electronic Medical Records Management
- Creative Thinking
- Records Management Systems
- Revenue Growth
- Clerical Support
- Workflow Processes
- Operational Standards
- Cost Control
- Floor Assignments
- Constructive Feedback
- Meeting Support
- Federal Laws
- Data Communications
- Task Prioritization
- Staffing Requirements
- Corrective Action Plans
- Organizational Standards
- Production Support
- Quality Improvement Activities
- Internal Communications
- Weekly Payroll
- Employee Discipline
- Legal Requirements
- Clinical Judgment
- Scheduling and Coordinating
- Performance Tracking and Evaluations
- Employee Coaching and Mentoring
- Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
- Collaborate Cross-Functionally
Accomplishments
- Living Excellence and Unsung Hero in Nursing Award, University of Maryland Medical Center, May 2010
Certification
Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner, Maryland 2006-2024
American Nurses Credentialing Center-ANCC, 2005-2025
Controlled Dangerous Substance Registration Certificate, 4/30/2025
Drug Enforcement Agency License, 4/30/2024
Ventricular Assist Device Provider Management, 5/2024
Advanced Cardiac Life Support, 1/2022
Basic Life Support Certification, 1/2021
Cardiac Advance Life Support, 7/19/16 & 2018
Registered Nurse, Maryland 1998-2006
Registered Nurse, Illinois 1995-1998
Additional Information
Appointments
- Junior Faculty Appointment- University of Maryland School of Nursing, “Cardiothoracic trauma and cardiogenic shock”-7/2016 AGACNP-CNS DNP Program
Committees
- 2019-present: UMMC Early Discharge & Throughput Initiative
- 2019-present: Care Transitions/Care Coordination Work Group
- 2023-present: Episode Care Improvement Program (ECIP)
Timeline
Interim Manager Advanced Practice
University Of Maryland Medical Center
04.2023 - Current
Senior Nurse Practitioner Advance Practice
University Of Maryland Medical Center
01.2010 - Current
Nurse Practitioner
University Of Maryland Medical Center
03.2006 - Current
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Maryland School of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Chicago
Doctor of Nursing Practice, Student - Nursing Practice
University of Maryland School of Nursing