Kristina Boykin
Kansas City
Summary
Diligent Registered Nurse with robust background in delivering patient care in diverse settings. Proven track record of adapting swiftly to varying healthcare environments and providing high-quality care. Demonstrated expertise in patient assessment and critical thinking. Desiring a position with a progressive company to obtain skills for company enhancement and career advancement.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse, ER
FlexCare LLC
04.2024 - Current
- Travel to various hospitals and fill ER nurse roles
- Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
- Enhanced efficiency in emergency response procedures, contributing to hospital's ability to handle critical situations effectively.
- Safeguarded patient privacy rights through diligent compliance with HIPAA regulations during all interactions with medical records and personal information.
- Prevented complications in critical situations by promptly recognizing symptoms and initiating appropriate interventions.
Travel Nurse, Emergency Department
Onvida Health (Yuma Regional Medical Center)
01.2025 - Current
- Planned, prioritized and provided nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills to support comfort and safety of patients and families.
- Observed and recorded signs, symptoms, behaviors and physiological status of patient.
- Provided culturally competent care tailored to meet the unique needs of diverse patient populations encountered within the travel nursing role.
- Expanded knowledge of emergency nursing procedures through continuous professional development activities.
- Improved patient outcomes by delivering timely, high-quality nursing interventions during emergencies.
Travel Nurse, Emergency Department
Baystate Franklin Medical Center
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Delivered high-quality patient care during emergency situations, remaining calm under pressure and effectively prioritizing tasks according to urgency.
- Improved patient outcomes through careful monitoring and thorough documentation of vital signs, medical histories, and treatment plans.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Demonstrated adaptability in rapidly adjusting to changing unit assignments, consistently maintaining high-quality care delivery across various clinical settings.
Travel Nurse, Emergency Department
Mercy Hospital Springfield
04.2024 - 07.2024
- Delivered high-quality patient care during emergency situations, remaining calm under pressure and effectively prioritizing tasks according to urgency.
- Improved patient outcomes through careful monitoring and thorough documentation of vital signs, medical histories, and treatment plans.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Assessed patient conditions by taking vital signs and evaluating symptoms to determine appropriate treatment.
- Demonstrated adaptability in rapidly adjusting to changing unit assignments, consistently maintaining high-quality care delivery across various clinical settings.
- Expedited treatment times with proficient IV insertion skills, medication administration, and wound dressing changes.
- Utilized strong assessment skills in identifying early warning signs of complications or deterioration in patients'' conditions, allowing for prompt interventions when necessary.
- Provided medical care to patients in varied settings to offer patients best possible care regardless of location.
RN, ER
Belton Regional Medical Center
05.2023 - 04.2024
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and maintaining up-to-date knowledge in emergency medicine.
- Maintained competency in trauma care protocols as an active member of the hospital''s trauma response team, addressing the unique needs of injured patients expediently.
- Educated patients on self-care strategies upon discharge, reducing readmission rates for ER services.
- Delegated tasks appropriately to ancillary staff members, optimizing workflow and maximizing patient satisfaction levels.
- Managed critical patients with life-threatening conditions, prioritizing interventions to stabilize health status swiftly.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the department by actively participating in quality assurance initiatives and advocating for continuous process improvements.
- Participated in ongoing professional development activities aimed at enhancing clinical skills proficiency while staying current with industry advancements impacting emergency nursing practice standards.
RN, Psychiatric
Signature Psychiatric Hospital
10.2022 - 04.2024
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
RN, ER
Cameron Regional Medical Center
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and maintaining up-to-date knowledge in emergency medicine.
- Maintained competency in trauma care protocols as an active member of the hospital''s trauma response team, addressing the unique needs of injured patients expediently.
- Educated patients on self-care strategies upon discharge, reducing readmission rates for ER services.
- Managed critical patients with life-threatening conditions, prioritizing interventions to stabilize health status swiftly.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the department by actively participating in quality assurance initiatives and advocating for continuous process improvements.
- Assisted physicians during medical procedures, ensuring safe and efficient execution of treatment plans.
- Served as a compassionate patient advocate, ensuring that individual needs were addressed holistically and in alignment with established standards of care.
- Conducted thorough triage assessments to prioritize patient needs effectively, directing appropriate resources expeditiously.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
New Graduate Nurse/ER Tech
North Kansas City Hospital
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Conferred with RN to identify patient care needs and support and prepare patient admission, transfer or discharge.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing compassionate and comprehensive nursing care to diverse populations.
- Completed, maintained and submitted accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patient condition and treatment plan to facilitate continuity of care.
- Performed basic procedures and care activities to treat patient physical ailments and emotional needs and fostered collaborative relationship to identify causes, symptoms or explanations resulting in proper diagnosis and appropriate treatments.
- Provided emotional support to patients during difficult times, displaying empathy while addressing their concerns with sensitivity.
- Utilized critical thinking skills when analyzing complex clinical situations to determine appropriate action steps needed for resolution.
- Exhibited competency in various nursing skills such as IV insertion, medication administration, and wound care management.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
New Graduate RN/Student Nurse Intern/ PCT (Patient Care Technician)
RESEARCH MEDICAL CENTER
04.2018 - 01.2022
- Assist doctors and nurses with patient care
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Implemented infection control measures that significantly reduced hospital-acquired infections.
- Assist patient with personal care
- Take and record patients vital signs
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Utilized strong clinical judgment in prioritizing patient needs during high-stress situations, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging trends in nursing practice to enhance effectiveness in delivering quality care.
- Increased quality of care by participating in ongoing professional development opportunities such as workshops, conferences, and online courses.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Courier
Crossroad Couriers
10.2017 - 04.2018
- Pick up and deliver products Nationwide
- Greeted recipients, delivered packages, and parcels and acquired proper signatures for all deliveries.
- Completed daily delivery assignments while adhering to strict time constraints, ensuring consistent service quality.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction through timely deliveries and professional communication with clients.
- Adhered to all traffic laws while operating company vehicles for safe transportation of goods.
- Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
- Followed company policies and procedures during shift.
- Utilized GPS technology for precise navigation, minimizing delays and optimizing route planning.
- Ensured the safety of packages by properly handling fragile items during transportation and storage.
- Kept vehicles clean and well-maintained, ensuring reliable performance for daily use.
- Safely loaded items into delivery vehicle to minimize damage while in transit.
Taxi Driver
Z-Trip
03.2017 - 09.2017
- Drive around the city picking up passengers and taking them to their desired location
- Drove safely and obeyed traffic laws to avoid accidents and injuries.
- Checked oil, fuel and other fluid levels to keep vehicles in good working condition and avoid breakdowns.
- Navigated difficult driving conditions safely, prioritizing passenger well-being at all times.
- Picked up and transported passengers to destinations by following fast and safe routes to provide good customer service.
- Arrived on time to customer appointments.
- Increased customer loyalty with excellent communication skills and a professional demeanor.
- Ensured timely arrivals for clients by utilizing GPS technology and knowledge of local traffic patterns.
- Maintained a clean, comfortable vehicle to enhance the overall passenger experience.
- Assisted elderly or disabled passengers with entering or exiting the vehicle when necessary while displaying empathy.
- Upheld high standards of cleanliness, sanitation, and service.
- Adhered to all state regulations regarding licensing, insurance, and maintenance requirements for taxi drivers.
Mobile phlebotomist
Heartland Health Laboratories
03.2016 - 03.2017
- Travel a wide radius of Missouri and Kansas to nursing homes and group homes to draw labs, gather specimens
- Also enter ICD codes for labs performed or ordered by physicians
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Reduced wait times for patients by effectively managing daily schedules and appointments for mobile phlebotomy services.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in performing venipunctures for diverse patient populations, including infants, elderly patients, and those with challenging veins.
- Enhanced patient trust with compassionate care, professional demeanor, and confidentiality in handling sensitive information.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Improved efficiency with accurate and timely completion of blood draws and specimen labeling.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Fostered positive relationships with clients, generating repeat business through excellent customer service.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Demonstrated adaptability by providing phlebotomy services in various settings such as homes, clinics, and assisted living facilities.
- Ensured proper specimen collection by adhering to strict protocols and guidelines for various tests and sample types.
ER Technician, C.M.T, Phlebotomist
Truman Medical Centers
11.2007 - 02.2016
- Level 1 Trauma ER experience
- Hazmat training
- Crisis Prevention Intervention
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
- Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly, and transferred to laboratory for testing.
- Assist doctors and nurses with various procedures
- Administer medication to patients (Lakewood)
- Assist patient with personal care
- Take and record patients vital records (blood pressure, Pulse, O2 saturation, temperature and weight)
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, reducing the risk of infection and promoting overall wellbeing.
- Managed inventory of supplies within the ER unit assuring proper stocking levels for daily operations.
- Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms.
- Worked with nurses to assess patients and prepare for tests and procedures.
- Applied critical thinking skills in various situations such as prioritizing tasks based on severity level or recognizing potential life-threatening conditions.
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
- Attended regular training sessions to stay current on best practices within emergency medicine field.
- Supported physicians during emergent procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and safety at all times.
- Followed all hospital policies and procedures and complied with local, state, and federal agency and accrediting body guidelines.
- Received direction and assignments from physicians and nurses, providing efficient technical support to optimize patient care.
- Responded quickly and calmly to emergency situations, providing life-saving measures when necessary.
- Measured and fit crutches and canes, instructing patients on proper use of support devices.
- Continuously monitored patients and reported changes to head nurses and physicians.
Education
Associate in Science (AS) - Nursing
Rasmussen University
Overland Park, KS12.2021
Training with FEMA in Advance training in nursing-TCCC -
MISSOURI HOPE PROJECT
Maryville, MO10.2021
Prerequisites for Nursing
National American University
Kansas City, Mo11.2013
Skills
- CPI
- BLS/ACLS/PALS
- Cardiac monitors
- TNCC/ENPC
- Microsoft Word
- ICD-10
- Courier
- Staffing, Training & Development
- Phlebotomy
- Hospital Experience, Skilled Nursing Facility, Home health
- Leadership/Supervising
- FEMA- Missouri Hope Project
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Medical-surgical nursing
- Electronic medical records
- Psychiatric nursing
- Emergency room and Trauma nursing
Certification
- BLS/ACLS/PALS
- ENPC/TNCC
- CPI
- RN-Missouri Compact and Massachussetts
- Phlebotomy Certificate
- CNA
- CMT
Professional References
- Erica Carney, EMS, Chief Medical Director, erica.carney@outlook.com
- Stephanie Lewis, MD, (334) 318-5281, Machinga45@hotmail.com
- Gary Bartholomew, RN, (816) 719-4470, Grbb93@yahoo.com
- Yolanda Dimmit, RN, (816) 289-3274
- Nikki Joubert, RN, (913) 904-4691, Njrockett@landmarkmedicalks.org
- Candice Williams-Adams, (816) 809-4269, cwilliams-adams@kumc.edu
- Bobby DiBacco, RN, (860)9990580
- Mandy Hartman, RN, (816)681-9277
- Penny Peters, RN, (785)452-1817
Timeline
Travel Nurse, Emergency Department
Onvida Health (Yuma Regional Medical Center)
01.2025 - Current
Travel Nurse, Emergency Department
Baystate Franklin Medical Center
09.2024 - 12.2024
Travel Registered Nurse, ER
FlexCare LLC
04.2024 - Current
Travel Nurse, Emergency Department
Mercy Hospital Springfield
04.2024 - 07.2024
RN, ER
Belton Regional Medical Center
05.2023 - 04.2024
RN, Psychiatric
Signature Psychiatric Hospital
10.2022 - 04.2024
RN, ER
Cameron Regional Medical Center
10.2022 - 12.2022
New Graduate Nurse/ER Tech
North Kansas City Hospital
01.2022 - 05.2022
New Graduate RN/Student Nurse Intern/ PCT (Patient Care Technician)
RESEARCH MEDICAL CENTER
04.2018 - 01.2022
Courier
Crossroad Couriers
10.2017 - 04.2018
Taxi Driver
Z-Trip
03.2017 - 09.2017
Mobile phlebotomist
Heartland Health Laboratories
03.2016 - 03.2017
ER Technician, C.M.T, Phlebotomist
Truman Medical Centers
11.2007 - 02.2016
Training with FEMA in Advance training in nursing-TCCC -
MISSOURI HOPE PROJECT
Prerequisites for Nursing
National American University
Associate in Science (AS) - Nursing
Rasmussen University
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