Kristen W. Sciarra

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Clearwater, Florida 33764

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OBJECTIVE:

Seeking an employment opportunity in the psychiatric, mental health nursing field with a progressive organization that will expand my education, skills, and knowledge to provide the highest level of patient and family care

QUALIFICATIONS:

Strong background of sound education, diverse experience, extensive training, and direct professional experience

Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills in relation to patients and families, colleagues, and professionals representing diverse disciplines

Strong work ethic with devotion to the medical profession and clientele

EDUCATION:

2019-August 2022 Nova Southeastern University, Tampa, Florida

Master of Science in Nursing, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified GPA: 3.93

Member Sigma Theta Tau, International Honor Society of Nursing

2008-2009 St. Petersburg College, St. Petersburg, Florida

Associate of Science, Nursing

1995-1999 Tidewater Community College, Virginia Beach, Virginia

Emergency Medical Technician-Basic, Cardiac Technician, and National Paramedic certifications

1993 Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia

Baccalaureate of Science, Psychology

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

2015-2021 Registered Nurse, Emergency Department, St. Petersburg General

Hospital, St. Petersburg, Florida

Intravenous and central line procedures, including conscious sedation

Critical thinking with appropriate interventions for emergent/critical care situations

Identify and manage life-sustaining physiological functions in unstable patients with emphasis on hemodynamics

Critical care of the acute and chronically ill patients, including adult, pediatric, obstetric, gynecological, and psychiatric populations

2018-2019 Registered Nurse, Behavioral Health Unit, Mease Dunedin Hospital,

Dunedin, Florida

Responsible for providing inpatient crisis stabilization to pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations, as a part of a treatment team

Develop therapeutic relationship with patients while demonstrating sound clinical skills to include facilitation of social and emotional needs

Assess patient functioning with documentation of behavioral and physical health information

Supervise and assess medication schedules

Supervision of mental health technicians, nursing assistants, and CNAs

2013-2014 Registered Nurse, Emergency Department, Edward White Hospital,

St. Petersburg, Florida

Intravenous and central line procedures, including conscious sedation

Critical thinking with appropriate interventions for emergent/critical care situations

Identified and managed life-sustaining physiological functions in unstable patients with emphasis on hemodynamics

Critical care of the acute and chronically ill patients, including, adult, pediatric, obstetric, gynecological, and psychiatric populations

2009-2013 Registered Nurse, Emergency Department, Northside Hospital,

St. Petersburg, Florida

Intravenous and central line procedures, including conscious sedation

Critical thinking with appropriate interventions for emergent/critical care situations

Identified and managed life-sustaining physiologic functions in unstable patients with emphasis on hemodynamics

Critical care of the acute and chronically ill patients, including adult, pediatric, obstetric, gynecological, and psychiatric populations

Worked in a stressful, high-performance, demanding environment

2001–2009 Paramedic/System Status Controller/Preceptor, Sunstar, Largo, Florida

Provided Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Performed procedures consisting of, but not limited to, patient assessment, airway management, cardiology, and pharmacology

Emergency Medical Dispatch responsibilities including receiving 9-1-1 calls and providing lifesaving "Pre-arrival" instructions while rescue units enroute

CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSURES:

State of Florida, Licensed Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner, 2022

State of Florida, Licensed Registered Nurse since 2009

State of Florida, Certification Paramedic since 2001

State of Virginia, Certification Paramedic since 1998

NIHSS Certification since 2009

PALS certification since 1998

ACLS certification since 1998

BLS Healthcare Provider certification since 1995

Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale certification since 2009

Emergency Severity Index Triage certification since 2011

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Meditech, Microsoft Office, Internet, Auto CAD 14, and TriTech/Right CAD ambulance dispatch

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