Kristy L. Wogtech
Hazelwood
Summary
Professional nurse with significant experience in critical care and clinical leadership in various ICU settings. Known for collaboration, adaptability, and consistent delivery of high-quality outcomes. Proficient in staff training, patient management, and implementing healthcare protocols. Reliable, results-driven, and skilled in fostering cohesive work environment.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Nurse Manager
Barnes Jewish Hospital- Surgical/Trauma/Burn ICU
05.2024 - Current
- Serve as a resource and educator to nighttime unit staff, including management of critical care patients in a 36-bed ICU, specializing in post-traumas, post-surgical, post-cardiac arrest, organ transplant, and medical overflow patients.
- Care for and assist staff with various continuous medications: vasopressors, analgesics, sedation, and paralytics.
- Care for and assist staff with ventilator support, CRRT (Prismaflex and NxStage), invasive lines (Arterial lines, CVC, PICC, Hohn Catheters, Rapid Infusion Catheters, etc.), and various invasive devices (chest tubes, lumbar drains, ventricular drains, intracranial bolts, various surgical drains)
Registered Nurse
Barnes Jewish Hospital- Tele Critical Care
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Charge Nurse and Preceptor
- Oversaw care of patients across diverse ICUs in community and academic hospitals, ensuring adherence to best practices.
- Observed and supported care of patients in specialized ICUs, including Cardiothoracic, Cardiovascular, Medical, Neurological/Neurosurgical, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Surgical/Trauma/Burn settings.
Interim Assistant Nurse Manager
Barnes Jewish Hospital- Surgical/Trauma/Burn ICU
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Served as a resource for all unit staff, primarily on the night shift in a 36-bed ICU at a Level I Trauma, Comprehensive Stroke Center, Academic Teaching Facility.
Registered Nurse
Barnes Jewish Hospital- Surgical/Trauma/Burn ICU
03.2018 - 08.2022
- Charge Nurse and Preceptor
- Delivered care to patients using continuous medications such as vasopressors, analgesics, sedation, and paralytics.
- Provide care for patients on ventilator support, CRRT (Prismaflex and NxStage), invasive lines (Arterial lines, CVC, PICC, Hohn Catheters, Rapid Infusion Catheters, etc.), and various invasive devices (chest tubes, lumbar drains, ventricular drains, intracranial bolts, various surgical drains)
Registered Nurse
Barnes Jewish Hospital- Neurological/Neurosurgical ICU
03.2015 - 02.2018
- Charge Nurse and Preceptor
- Provide care for patients with a variety of neurological conditions- ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, seizures, brain and spinal tumors, neuromuscular diseases
- Provide care for patients on ventilator support, CRRT (Prismaflex and NxStage), invasive lines (Arterial lines, CVC, PICC, Hohn Catheters, Rapid Infusion Catheters, etc.), and various invasive devices (chest tubes, lumbar drains, ventricular drains, intracranial bolts, various surgical drains)
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Missouri – Columbia, Sinclair School of Nursing
12-2014
Bachelor of Science - Pre-Nursing
Southeast Missouri State University
05-2012
Skills
- Ventilator management and weaning
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Continuous IV medication management
- Care of invasive lines and drains
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification - Renewed June 2026
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certification - Renewed June 2026
- National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale Certification - Renewed March 2025
- Trauma Nursing Core Course Certification – Renewed March 2025
- Certified Critical Care Registered Nurse – Obtained January 2024
Timeline
Assistant Nurse Manager
Barnes Jewish Hospital- Surgical/Trauma/Burn ICU
05.2024 - Current
Interim Assistant Nurse Manager
Barnes Jewish Hospital- Surgical/Trauma/Burn ICU
01.2024 - 05.2024
Registered Nurse
Barnes Jewish Hospital- Tele Critical Care
08.2022 - 05.2024
Registered Nurse
Barnes Jewish Hospital- Surgical/Trauma/Burn ICU
03.2018 - 08.2022
Registered Nurse
Barnes Jewish Hospital- Neurological/Neurosurgical ICU
03.2015 - 02.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Missouri – Columbia, Sinclair School of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Pre-Nursing
Southeast Missouri State University