Kristy Dollinger
Beloit,WI
Summary
A dependable, skilled and highly motivated Nurse Practitioner with nearly two years of diverse NP experience and ten years overall nursing experience providing quality care to a wide variety of patients. Able to strive under high pressure, skilled at working independently and as a functional team member, with a strong desire to positively impact the lives of those under their care. Current dedicated Family Nurse Practitioner with Cardiology specialization seeking a full-time position. Competent and confident in advanced skills and a fast learner. Hardworking and energetic individual who adapts well to changes in environment and work. Organized and driven to continue education to further advance skills and knowledge. Focused on providing quality patient care and maintaining direct lines of communication with patients and the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Electrophysiology Nurse Practitioner
Mercy Health System
09.2022 - Current
- See average of 12+ patients per day, including chronic and acute cases, diagnosing illnesses and prescribing appropriate medications
- Collaborate with primary care and specialist physicians and advanced practice providers to co-manage high-risk patients
- Provide medically sound counseling and educate patients and their loved ones on treatment plans
- Support continuous quality improvement initiatives to reduce costs, improve patient satisfaction, and comply with regulations.
Registered Nurse Emergency Department
Mercy Health System
04.2019 - Current
- Collaborate with physicians and emergency staff in assessment, planning and implementation of patient treatment
- Provides life-saving care for trauma, stroke, cardiac arrest, burn, MVA, psychiatric patients of all ages and ethnicities
- Proficient skills: intravenous line starts and maintenance, blood draws, 12-lead EKG, cardiac monitors, blood product administration, ventilator management, defibrillation, medication administration (orally, intravenously, intramuscular, topically, subcutaneously, sublingual, and through feeding tubes), wound care, burn treatments, decubitus ulcer care, intubation assistance, central line and arterial line maintenance, moderate sedation, insulin therapy
- Documents progress on medical records with high levels of readability and accuracy
- Monitors current patients, identifies issues, communicates with physicians, and deploys solutions
- Provides compassionate care to patients and loved ones while ensuring optimal levels of comfort and privacy.
Registered Nurse Float Pool/Intermediate Care
Beloit Health System
05.2014 - 06.2020
- Provided direct, quality care to patients including daily assessment, medication administration, monitoring, recording, and evaluating of medical conditions of assigned patients. Well-versed in providing exceptional care to patients of all ages and ethnicities, giving quality treatment and medical care including administering medications and treatments per physician order and within nursing scope of practice
- Thorough understanding of assessing patients to recognize suitable nursing interventions
- Able to handle emergency situations in an opportune and safe manner
- Able to respond to the requirements of the pediatric, adolescent, adult and elderly patients, family members and visitors.
Licensed Practical Nurse/Registered Nurse
Self-Employed Adult Ventilator Care
10.2013 - Current
- Maintained safety measures for all nursing care while operating within scope of practice
- Maintained plan of care for in-home ventilated patients
- Provided emotional support to client and facilitated educational goals
- Worked with others in interdisciplinary approach to achieve optimal patient care
- Communicated with physicians as needed or requested by patient.
Education
Doctorate in Nursing Family Practice -
St. Anthony’s College of Nursing
Rockford, IL05.2022
Bachelor Degree of Nursing -
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee12.2017
Associate Degree of Nursing -
Herzing University
Madison, WI04.2014
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Herzing University
Madison, WI08.2013
Skills
- Patient Care
- EKG Interpretation
- Acute Care
- Medical Documentation
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Health Promotion
- Cardiac devices
- Communication
- Diagnostics
- Electrophysiology Procedures
- Cardiac rhythm management
- Electrocardiogram analysis
Certification
- Doctorate of Nursing Practice
- Advanced Practice Nurse Provider State of Wisconsin
- Family Nurse Practitioner - Board Certified
- DEA State of Wisconsin
- Registered Nurse State of Wisconsin
- Registered Nurse State of Illinois
- Basic Life Support (BLS), for Healthcare Providers
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Adult Ventilator Certification State of Wisconsin
- NIH Stroke Assessment Certification
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) Certification
Awards
- UIC Research Day Award Recipient 2022 – Supporting Model Public Health Practices Research Award
- SACN Research Symposium 2022 – Honorable Mention Best Research Poster
Timeline
Electrophysiology Nurse Practitioner
Mercy Health System
09.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse Emergency Department
Mercy Health System
04.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse Float Pool/Intermediate Care
Beloit Health System
05.2014 - 06.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse/Registered Nurse
Self-Employed Adult Ventilator Care
10.2013 - Current
Doctorate in Nursing Family Practice -
St. Anthony’s College of Nursing
Bachelor Degree of Nursing -
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Associate Degree of Nursing -
Herzing University
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Herzing University
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