RISA M. KISH
Atlanta
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse specializing in pediatric and critical care. Experienced in treating and caring for patients; providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with interdisciplinary teams to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
CHILDREN’S HEALTHCARE OF ATLANTA
Atlanta
11.2024 - Current
- Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (Scottish Rite), Atlanta, Georgia
RN
TRAVEL NURSE ACROSS AMERICA
12.2019 - 12.2023
- Primary Children’s Hospital (Salt Lake City, Utah)
- Seattle Children’s Hospital (Seattle, Washington)
- Sutter Medical Center (Sacramento, California)
- Children’s Healthcare of Orange County (Orange County, California)
- Methodist Children’s Hospital (San Antonio, Texas)
- Saint Louis Children’s Hospital (Saint Louis, Missouri)
- Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital (Saint Petersburg, Florida)
- Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughter (Norfolk, Virginia)
- Levine Children’s Hospital (Charlotte, North Carolina)
- Lurie Children’s Hospital (Chicago, Illinois)
RN
CHILDREN’S HEALTHCARE OF ATLANTA
Atlanta
11.2016 - 11.2019
- Board Member of Preceptor Council
- Student/ New Grad Mentor
- Resource Nurse, Patient Safety Coach
- Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (Egleston), Atlanta, Georgia
RN
ATLANTA MEDICAL CENTER
Atlanta
03.2015 - 08.2016
- Trauma ICU/ Neuro ICU
- Atlanta, Georgia
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
MIDDLE GEORGIA STATE COLLEGE
Macon, Georgia01-2014
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA
Athens, Georgia01-2011
International Baccalaureate -
RIVERWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
Atlanta, Georgia01-2007
Skills
- Electronic health records
- Patient assessment
- Care plan development
- Patient education
- Quality improvement
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Clinical simulation
- Staff training
- Interpersonal communication
- Team collaboration
- Interdisciplinary teamwork
- Critical thinking
- Organizational skills
- Planning skills
- Proficient in Excel
- Proficient in Word
- Proficient in PowerPoint
Credentials And Certifications
- Licensed Registered Nurse (RN246093), Georgia, 2014
- PALS, BLS, and NHIS
- Pediatric-CCRN certification, 2019
- Active member of American Association of Critical Care Nursing
- DAISY Award Nominee, 2024
Timeline
RN
CHILDREN’S HEALTHCARE OF ATLANTA
11.2024 - Current
RN
TRAVEL NURSE ACROSS AMERICA
12.2019 - 12.2023
RN
CHILDREN’S HEALTHCARE OF ATLANTA
11.2016 - 11.2019
RN
ATLANTA MEDICAL CENTER
03.2015 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
MIDDLE GEORGIA STATE COLLEGE
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA
International Baccalaureate -
RIVERWOOD HIGH SCHOOL