Kristie Boutin RN, BSN
Agawam
Summary
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Trinity Health of New England
09.2022 - Current
- Delivered high-quality patient care in fast-paced clinical settings.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans.
- Educated patients and families on treatment protocols and medication management.
- Monitored vital signs, assessed patient conditions, and documented changes accurately.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives enhancing patient safety and satisfaction.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Registered Nurse Case Manager Hospice
Holyoke VNA Hospice Lifecare
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, addressing physical and emotional needs of patients and families.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans for patients in hospice settings.
- Educated families on medication management and symptom control to enhance quality of life for patients.
- Mentored junior nursing staff in best practices for palliative care and patient communication techniques.
Travel RN
Cambay Healthcare
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Nursing Supervisor
Cooley Dickinson Hospital
01.2020 - 11.2021
- As Nursing Supervisor, emphasize on improving patient care delivery, quality and outcomes, managing nursing staff and establishing policies and procedures for effective patient care.
- Often I work alongside staff nurses in treating patients and advocating patients concerns.
- Ensure appropriate staffing levels across entire facility while keeping workloads manageable for individual nurses.
- Handling union and non-union issues appropriately with good communication.
- Maintained proper staff levels within budget parameters to deliver high levels of care to every patient.
- Discussed patient care and treatment with care team members to optimize intervention plans and care delivery.
Clinical Intructor
University Of Massachusetts Amherst
09.2019 - 12.2020
- Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost student learning.
- Clinical Educator for advanced med-surg at acute setting
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to evaluate patient data and determine patient care plans.
Resource Nurse
Cooley Dickinson Hosptial
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Float nurse in ED, ICU, Telemetry, Medical Surgical floor, Psychiatric Unit.
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to over 5 patients daily.
Telemetry nurse
Cooley Dickinson Hospital
07.2014 - 12.2016
- Administered heart and blood pressure medication to cardiac patients as prescribed by physicians.
- Utilized specialized equipment to track and monitor patients' vital signs in Telemetry unit.
- Observed patient health and side effects from treatments and medications, noting all details in patient chart.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
Camp Nurse
YMCA Camp WaWa Segowea
06.2014 - 07.2014
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Delivered oral medications
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Personal care Attendant and EKG
Cooley Dickinson Hospital
08.2013 - 06.2014
- Assisted clients with daily living needs, including bathing and personal grooming, to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
CNA
Kindred Country Estates Agawam MA
01.2012 - 07.2012
- CNA Performed ADL's as well as vital signs and monitoring patients.
- Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Stavros Center for Independent Living
03.2008 - 03.2010
- CNA homecare for NPO patient with, bed bound, with G-tube feeding and medication administration.
VOLUNTEER
Heritage Hall South Agawam MA
01.2005 - 01.2006
- CNA Collaborative teamwork, ADL on dementia floor.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05.2018
Associate - Science, Nursing
Holyoke Community College
Holyoke, MA06.2014
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Strong clinical judgment
- Compassion and empathy
- Professional bedside manner
- Patient management
- Telemetry monitoring
Certification
ACLS
First Aid/CPR Certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Trinity Health of New England
09.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse Case Manager Hospice
Holyoke VNA Hospice Lifecare
01.2022 - 01.2023
Travel RN
Cambay Healthcare
08.2021 - 03.2022
Nursing Supervisor
Cooley Dickinson Hospital
01.2020 - 11.2021
Clinical Intructor
University Of Massachusetts Amherst
09.2019 - 12.2020
Resource Nurse
Cooley Dickinson Hosptial
01.2016 - 01.2020
Telemetry nurse
Cooley Dickinson Hospital
07.2014 - 12.2016
Camp Nurse
YMCA Camp WaWa Segowea
06.2014 - 07.2014
Personal care Attendant and EKG
Cooley Dickinson Hospital
08.2013 - 06.2014
CNA
Kindred Country Estates Agawam MA
01.2012 - 07.2012
Certified Nursing Assistant
Stavros Center for Independent Living
03.2008 - 03.2010
VOLUNTEER
Heritage Hall South Agawam MA
01.2005 - 01.2006
Associate - Science, Nursing
Holyoke Community College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Refrences
Moira Pasini RN BSN
Nurse Manager, Telemetry
Mercy Medical Center
271 Carew Street,
Springfield, MA 01104
Mobile: 413-297-7950
Office: 413-748-9000
Email: Moira.Pasinimorris@trinityhealthofne.org
Ann LeBrun, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, CCNL, CCRN, CHFN
Nursing Director Critical Care Services
Cooley Dickinson Health Care
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 582-2860
aelebrun@cooleydickinson.org
Marie Carrier-Manley, RN, MS, FNP-BC, NE-BC
Lead Administrative Supervisor
Cooley Dickinson Hospital
30 Locust Street
Northampton, MA 01060
413-582-2139
FAX 413-582-2865
Personal Information
Title: Nursing Supervisor