Registered Nurse Medical
Resume:
KRISTEN L. DEBITS
Elmwood Park, Illinois, 60707
773-***-**** – *******@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL
CREDENTIALS:
REGISTERED NURSE: Illinois Licensure: 041398620
PARAMEDIC: Illinois Licensure: 000242495
EDUCATION:
CHAMBERLAIN COLLEGE OF NURSING, Addison, Illinois
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing Educator
Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
EASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY, Charleston, Illinois
Bachelor of Arts Major: Communication/Minor: Public Relations
NORTHWEST COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, Arlington Heights, Illinois
Paramedic Licensure
EXPERIENCE:
3/20 – 7/20 RUSH MOBILE STROKE UNIT, Oak Park, IL
Treating patients in timely manner in coordination with EMS services and to initiate stroke care upon arrival to patient.
8/19 – Present JESSE BROWN VETERANS ADMINISTRATION MEDICAL CENTER, Chicago, IL
Manager, Emergency Department
24-hour accountability and responsibility for the clinical and fiscal management of the emergency department. Maintain awareness of legal, professional, regulatory, and institutional responsibilities. Act as a liaison between the medical staff and the nursing staff, and the unions. Responsible for directing and coordinating care delivery in the Emergency Department. Responsible for department budget, cost containment, payroll and unit productivity maintaining organization standards and daily accountability. Commitment to clinical excellence displayed through professional development activities for self and clinical staff. Collaborate with the physicians, vendors, administration and other team members to formulate and carryout goals of the services provided.
3/16 – 8/19 COMMUNITY FIRST MEDICAL CENTER, Chicago, IL
Director, Emergency Department & Quality QAPI
Clinical Compliance & Placement Coordinator
Chest Pain/Stroke Certification Coordinator
New Graduate Nursing Program Coordinator
24-hour accountability and responsibility for the clinical and fiscal management of the emergency department. 70% administrative, 30% floor RN equating to 1-2/8 hours shifts a week as an ED floor RN. Maintain awareness of legal, professional, regulatory, and institutional responsibilities. Act as a liaison between the medical staff and the nursing staff. Responsible for directing and coordinating care delivery in the Emergency Department. Responsible for department budget, cost containment, payroll and unit productivity maintaining organization standards and daily accountability. Commitment to clinical excellence displayed through professional development activities for self and clinical staff. Collaborate with the physicians, vendors, administration and other team members to formulate and carryout goals of the services provided. Responsible for eliminating the use of Agency nurses in the first two years in this position and lowering the turnover rate to less than 10%.
5/15 – Present CHAMBERLAIN COLLEGE OF NURSING, Addison, IL
Visiting Professor/Clinical Instructor
Instruct students as to how to apply theoretical knowledge to the clinical setting; ascertain individual students learning style; explain the theory and evidence-based practice regarding current procedures and skill sets; explain and engage students in critical thinking exercises; employ questions and homework assignments that aid in the student’s ability to start critically thinking; conduct training sessions for students; instruct students as to the “teamwork” atmosphere; evaluate progress and give the students appropriate feedback;
3/15 – 8/19 COMMUNITY FIRST MEDICAL CENTER, Chicago, IL
Stroke/Chest Pain Certification Coordinator
Collaborate with the health care team concerning STEMI, chest pain, and stroke patients. Provide leadership in achieving standards of care, including on-going quality and evidence-based practice to ensure process efficiencies, develop and instruct formal and informal program education within facilities as is relevant, collaborate with facility administration, medical directors and nursing staff in order to assure process improvement for the care of the cardiovascular and stroke patient.
5/14 – 3/16 RUSH UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF NURSING, Chicago, Illinois
Clinical Instructor – Nursing Generalist Entry Master’s Program
Instruct students as to how to apply theoretical knowledge to the clinical setting; ascertain individual students learning style; explain the theory and evidence-based practice regarding current procedures and skill sets; explain and engage students in critical thinking exercises; employ questions and homework assignments that aid in the student’s ability to start critically thinking; conduct training sessions for students; instruct students as to the “teamwork” atmosphere; evaluate progress and give the students appropriate feedback;
1/13 – 3/16 PRESENCE HEALTH, Chicago, Illinois
Resource Registered Nurse – Emergency Department
Resource nurse for the emergency departments for all Presence Health hospitals in Illinois including Our Lady of the Resurrection; St. Francis of Evanston; Resurrection; St. Joseph Hospital – Chicago. Changed to staff nurse - registry at Our Lady of the Resurrection/Community First Medical Center in October 2013.
3/13 – 8/14 RUSH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, Chicago, Illinois
Registered Nurse – Emergency Department
Care for patients in a 60-bed, 3 Pod emergency department. Coordinated care with physicians, fellow staff, residents, and allied departments. Documentation; communication with patients and families. Manage the planning and implementation of interventions. Coordinate patient referrals and discharge planning activities; routinely Pod Lead.
3/12 –3/13 ADVENTIST HINSDALE HOSPITAL, Hinsdale, Illinois
Registered Nurse – Emergency Department
Cared for emergency room patients in a Level II trauma center with 26 beds; 2 trauma bays. Assessed patients and prioritized care. Coordinated care with physicians, fellow staff, and allied departments. Documentation; communication with patients and families. Manage the planning and implementation of interventions. Coordinate patient referrals and discharge planning activities.
7/09–9/12 PEMBROOKE OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH, Chicago, Illinois
Onsite Medical Director/Occupational Health Nurse–
University of Chicago New Hospital Pavilion Project
Medical control for the 12-story new hospital construction project. Administered pre-employment and post-accident drug urinalysis and breath alcohol tests. Treatment of injuries under the general Illinois EMT-P and ANA standard operating procedures and standing medical orders. Interview, hire and train, and maintain new employees. Conflict resolution on many different levels. General supply ordering, inventory, etc. Contract end – 9/2012.
2/99 – 5/08 CHICAGO FIRE DEPARTMENT, Chicago, Illinois
Paramedic-In-Charge
Care and transport of emergency patients; medical and trauma. General medical and trauma treatment as per Standing Medical Orders. Public relations, both within the department, and with the general public. Problem solving, computer operations, trouble shooting and training of new candidates.
PROFESSIONAL
QUALIFICATIONS: ABLS - Advanced Burn Life Support
ACLS - Instructor Certification
AHLS - Advanced Hazmat Life Support Certification
BCLS - Instructor Certification
ECRN - Emergency Communication Registered Nurse
ENLS - Emergency Neurological Life Support
EMT-P - Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic
PALS – Pediatric Advanced Life Support
TNCC - Trauma Nurse Core Class Certification
NIMS – ICS-100, ICS-200, IS-700, IS-800
HONORS: Cum Laude, Eastern Illinois University; Chamberlain College of Nursing;
appointed to the Executive Board of Directors for the new Chamberlain Alumni Association; Sigma Theta Tau; Student Government President July 2010 – October 2011.
PROFESSIONAL
ORG: American Nurses Association (ANA)
Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)
Illinois Medical Emergency Response Team (IMERT)
State Weapons of Mass Destruction Team (SWMD)
COMMUNITY
SERVICE: NEDSRA (North Eastern Department of Special Recreation Association);
organized and introduced Chamberlain students as new volunteers for the Special Olympics held every year. INFANT WELFARE SOCIETY of OAK PARK; volunteer at the
well-kids clinic located in Oak Park and currently take part in organizing fundraisers for the society.
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