Krystyna Ritacco
@krystynaritacco
Compassionate emergency RN and Clinical Nurse Leader delivering high-quality, patient-centered acute care.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a registered nurse (RN) and Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) with an MSN from Elmhurst University and a strong foundation in emergency care.
I have experience in busy emergency departments, completing a hospital new-grad RN program and triage training while providing care across a wide range of patient ages and acuity levels.
My practice emphasizes patient advocacy, clear communication with families and the multidisciplinary team, and timely recognition and response to clinical emergencies.
I bring skills in procedures (laceration repair, IV access, catheter insertion), critical thinking, informatics, and a commitment to ongoing growth and culturally competent, holistic care.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Emergency Department RN
Elmhurst Memorial Hospital
Dec 2024 - Present (10 months)
Provide emergency nursing care to a diverse patient population (ratios approx. 1:4–1:6), perform triage, stabilize and monitor critical patients, assist with procedures, and coordinate transitions of care since Dec 2024.
Emergency Department RN
St. Alexius Medical Center
Nov 2022 - Nov 2024 (2 years)
Completed hospital new-grad RN program and served in the emergency department providing triage, critical patient monitoring, and procedural assistance while maintaining safe care and interdisciplinary communication from Nov 2022 to Nov 2024.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
EUElmhurst University
Master of Science in Nursing, Nursing
Grade: 3.695 GPA
Activities and societies: Member of Sigma Nursing Honors Society
Completed a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with a 3.695 GPA and membership in Sigma Nursing Honors Society in May 2022.
NUNorthern Illinois University
Bachelor of Science, Health Sciences
Grade: Summa Cum Laude
Activities and societies: University Honors; completed capstone on healthcare in prisons
Earned a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences, graduated Summa Cum Laude and completed a capstone on healthcare in prisons in December 2019.
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