CRISTY BERTOLINO
Lodi
Summary
Compassionate and highly skilled Registered Nurse with extensive experience in high-acuity emergency and acute care settings, proficient in performing rapid assessments and managing critical interventions. Proven track record of delivering patient-centered care across the lifespan, supported by strong communication skills and effective team collaboration. Demonstrated expertise in crisis intervention, psychiatric nursing support, and complex care coordination enhances the ability to address diverse patient needs. Recently completed a Doctor of Nursing Practice with a focus on Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, providing advanced clinical insight and a commitment to evidence-based practice in all aspects of patient care.
Overview
1
1
Certification
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Adventist Health Lodi Memorial
Lodi, CA
08.2021 - Current
- Stabilize patients in a high-acuity, fast-paced emergency department.
- Administer critical IV medications including tPA, Cardizem, and Dopamine.
- Respond to trauma activations, cardiac arrests, and stroke codes with rapid assessment and intervention.
- Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care across the lifespan from neonates to geriatrics.
- Prioritize care for multiple patients while maintaining strict safety and documentation standards.
Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Doctors Hospital of Manteca
Manteca, CA
11.2020 - 06.2021
- Provided urgent emergency interventions including medication administration and conscious sedation support.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes in emergency situations.
Float Pool Registered Nurse
Sky Lakes Medical Center
Klamath Falls, OR
01.2019 - 09.2020
- Delivered adaptable, high-quality nursing care across ICU, ED, Med-Surg, Telemetry, Pediatrics, and Postpartum units.
- Communicated patient status changes promptly to physicians, facilitating swift clinical interventions.
Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Sky Lakes Medical Center
Klamath Falls, OR
09.2016 - 01.2019
- Managed emergency stabilization at a Level III trauma center.
- Participated in stroke code responses and procedural sedations.
Registered Nurse – Acute Care
Kindred Hospital
Greensboro, NC
01.2016 - 08.2016
- Provided bedside care for ventilator-dependent patients with complex wounds and telemetry monitoring.
- Administered medications and performed PEG tube feedings in accordance with strict protocols.
Registered Nurse – Acute Care
Vibra Hospital of Central Dakotas
Mandan, ND
06.2015 - 12.2015
- Delivered direct care to critically ill and ventilator-dependent patients.
- Managed wound VAC therapy and complex dressing changes.
Veterinary Services Supervisor
United States Army
04.2003 - 02.2011
- Led veterinary support units in operational and clinical settings.
- Developed training programs and managed supply chain systems.
- Recognized for operational excellence and commitment to mission-critical tasks.
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Samuel Merritt University
Oakland, CA12.2025
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - undefined
Samuel Merritt University
Oakland, CA12.2014
Skills
- Emergency triage & crisis intervention
- Rapid patient assessment & stabilization
- Psychiatric nursing support
- Therapeutic communication
- Procedural & conscious sedation assistance
- Medication administration (critical IV drips)
- Task prioritization in high-acuity environments
- Patient advocacy & education
- Precepting & team collaboration
- Epic & Cerner documentation systems
Certification
- Registered Nurse – California (License #95055489)
- Basic Life Support (BLS), AHA
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), AHA
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), AHA
- Code Gray Certified
LANGUAGES
Spanish – Professional Proficiency
Timeline
Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Adventist Health Lodi Memorial
08.2021 - Current
Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Doctors Hospital of Manteca
11.2020 - 06.2021
Float Pool Registered Nurse
Sky Lakes Medical Center
01.2019 - 09.2020
Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Sky Lakes Medical Center
09.2016 - 01.2019
Registered Nurse – Acute Care
Kindred Hospital
01.2016 - 08.2016
Registered Nurse – Acute Care
Vibra Hospital of Central Dakotas
06.2015 - 12.2015
Veterinary Services Supervisor
United States Army
04.2003 - 02.2011
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - undefined
Samuel Merritt University
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Samuel Merritt University