Krystina Eden
Castle Rock
Summary
Nurse Practitioner with a strong emphasis on chronic disease management and patient education. Proven track record in leading healthcare initiatives that enhance patient safety and satisfaction, including successful fall prevention strategies and effective interdisciplinary collaboration.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
Goodness Health Group
Denver
07.2025 - Current
- Assessed patient health to develop tailored care plans that addressed unique needs.
- Managed medication prescriptions and monitored patient responses to optimize treatment outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure holistic patient treatment and continuity of care.
- Educated patients and families on effective disease management strategies.
Nurse Practitioner
Romans 12:2 SHNL LLC
Castle Rock
12.2023 - 12.2025
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient treatment.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted care plans based on healing response.
- Assessed patient wounds to determine appropriate care plans.
- Utilized advanced wound care products and technologies during treatment procedures.
- Educated patients on wound care techniques and prevention measures for optimal healing.
Nurse Practitioner
Brighton Hospice
08.2020 - 10.2025
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information.
- Advocated for patients to ensure they received necessary resources and support from healthcare providers.
- Provided emotional support by actively listening to patients and their loved ones. to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
- Recognized specific stages of dying process, delivering comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
- Educated families on hospice process through clear communication, improving their understanding and involvement.
Nurse Practitioner: Geriatric
Rocky Mountain Senior Care
04.2019 - 05.2024
- Delivered exceptional care to skilled rehab, long-term, assisted living, and independent patients, enhancing patient well-being and satisfaction.
- Adapted to constantly changing healthcare landscape during pandemic, ensuring continued high-quality patient care and safety.
- Collaborated with facility staff to ensure seamless communication and care coordination between providers and care staff, improving patient outcomes.
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
Nursing Improving Care for Health System Elders (NICHE) Program Coordinator
Centura Health: Porter Adventist Hospital
01.2015 - 12.2018
- Led implementation of evidence-based geriatric protocols which resulted in a 50% reduction in patient falls on the geriatric psychiatric unit
- Implemented Acute Care for Elderly Unit model on geriatric psychiatric unit to improve patient outcomes.
- Led initiative to enhance geriatric education and integrate NICHE's geriatric resource nurse model into practice.
- Directed NICHE program to enhance geriatric care across facility.
Clinical Nurse Manager: Geriatric Psychiatric Unit
Centura Health: Porter Adventist Hospital
01.2013 - 12.2018
- Led restraint and seclusion initiative with a 98% decrease in the use of restraints and seclusion
- Led the implementation of an evidence-based fall prevention initiative which has resulted in a 63% fall reduction hospital wide
- Led a team through a systematic literature review, pilot study and implementation of a new fall prevention assessment tool for all hospitals in the Centura Health System
- Led fall prevention committee to improve safety measures
- Managed unit operations to enhance patient safety, improve productivity, and elevate satisfaction among patients, nurses, and physicians.
- Supervised associates by overseeing hiring, training, work allocation, conflict resolution, and establishing performance goals and evaluations.
- Led lean optimization efforts to streamline processes, resulting in improved operational efficiency.
- Led a team to improve, implement and sustain a productive and successful process
Stroke Coordinator
Centura Health: Porter Adventist Hospital
01.2010 - 12.2013
- Managed a certified primary stroke center program compliant with The Joint Commission's standards of care
- Led the program in the success of improved quality outcomes for stroke patients and received the Gold Quality Award by the American Heart Association's Get with Guidelines program
- Researched, designed, implemented and coordinated the first Transit Ischemic Attack (TIA) clinic in Colorado. An innovative clinic with outcomes drastically below national stroke rates
- Evaluated program effectiveness through key performance indicators, identified areas for improvement, and implemented targeted changes.
- Established relationships with local EMS providers to enhance pre-hospital stroke care and reduce treatment times.
Clinical Nurse: Medical/Neuro Unit
Centura Health: Porter Adventist Hospital
01.2007 - 12.2010
- Fulfilled a charge nurse role using organization, prioritization, and communication skills to positively impact patient outcomes and satisfaction
- Guided and supported nursing students and new graduates during their clinical rotations as a preceptor.
- Contributed as clinical scholar, engaging in research and education to improve nursing practices and patient care.
- Chaired Unit Based Nursing Practice Council, overseeing initiatives to enhance nursing practices and patient care
- Chaired Hospital Nursing Practice Council
- Facilitated and supported council members to implement strategies improving patient outcomes, satisfaction, and nurse engagement
- Chaired the Centura Nursing Practice Council
- Identified and implemented initiatives aligned with Centura Nursing Strategic plan, ensuring sustained improvements in care delivery
- Led council members in decision making around standardization of nursing protocols throughout the system to increase patient outcomes, patient safety, patient satisfaction and nursing satisfaction
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Maryville University
St. Louis, Missouri01-2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Denver School of Nursing
Denver, Colorado01-2007
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Preventive care
- Chronic disease management
- Acute care management
- Geriatric care
- End-of-life care
- Behavioral health management
- Clinical management
- Patient education
- Health promotion
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Adaptability
Accomplishments
Recipient of the Colorado State Nightingale Luminary Award – 2013
Certification
- Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Certification (AGPCNP-BC) - American Nurses Credentialing Center.
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
Goodness Health Group
07.2025 - Current
Nurse Practitioner
Romans 12:2 SHNL LLC
12.2023 - 12.2025
Nurse Practitioner
Brighton Hospice
08.2020 - 10.2025
Nurse Practitioner: Geriatric
Rocky Mountain Senior Care
04.2019 - 05.2024
Nursing Improving Care for Health System Elders (NICHE) Program Coordinator
Centura Health: Porter Adventist Hospital
01.2015 - 12.2018
Clinical Nurse Manager: Geriatric Psychiatric Unit
Centura Health: Porter Adventist Hospital
01.2013 - 12.2018
Stroke Coordinator
Centura Health: Porter Adventist Hospital
01.2010 - 12.2013
Clinical Nurse: Medical/Neuro Unit
Centura Health: Porter Adventist Hospital
01.2007 - 12.2010
Master of Science - Nursing
Maryville University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Denver School of Nursing