KRISTA FORTIN

*** ******** **, ********* ** *****

add5o8@r.postjobfree.com 203-***-****

To obtain a nurse management position implementing and evaluating an effective nursing program and patient care services that complies with state professional standards in a diverse and challenging setting.

EXPERIENCE

JUNE 2010-CURRENT (PER DIEM 2010-2013) (ADON 2013-CURRENT)

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF NURSING, OptiCare

-Assists in formulating and evaluating the policies, procedures, and decisions relating to nursing services.

-Participates in designing, managing, and evaluating nursing and staff orientation and competencies.

-Ensures adherence to ASC policy and state law compliance through policy implementation and corrective action.

-Coordinates the operating room schedule and manages the day to day operations of the outpatient surgery center

-Assesses patients and carries out physician orders as preop, postop, and circulating operating room RN.

NOVEMBER 2010-AUGUST 2016 (CHARGE NURSE/PRECEPTOR 2012-2016)

REGISTERED NURSE-MEDICAL TELEMETRY, Hartford Hospital

-Prioritize patient care based on clinical assessment and evaluation of patient response, and implement changes to care plan when patient goals not met.

-Mentored and coached new RNs in the policies and procedures of the hospital as well as educating new staff on holistic care of the patient as a preceptor.

-Administered and maintained appropriate patient care and created appropriate nursing assignments for staff while ensuring adequate staffing as charge nurse.

-Collaborated with a diverse team of medical professionals to ensure that nursing practices comply with professional standards of patient care.

AUGUST 2006-DECEMBER 2008

SCIENCE TEACHER, Bulkeley High School

-Designed and executed lessons for Shelter, General, and Academic level classes

-Provided a well managed, safe, and caring learning environment for all learners

-Cultivated high expectations for academic achievement and social skill development

-Fostered critical thinking skills and engaged students through active participation.

-Communicated with students and parents in a professional yet concerned manner

EDUCATION

MAY 2013

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE NURSING, University of Connecticut

DECEMBER 2009

NURSING CERTIFICATE, University of Connecticut (MBEIN Program)

MAY 2006

MASTER OF ARTS EDUCATION, University of Connecticut

MAY 2005

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE BIOLOGY, University of Connecticut

REFERENCES

Lori Velleca: 203-***-****

Director of Nursing, OptiCare Surgery Center

Laurie Tolliver-Dewey: 1-207-***-**** (cell) 860-***-**** (hospital)

Manager, Hartford Hospital Medical Telemetry Floor