Kristine Gerold

Registered Nurse | Clinical Instructor | Education Coordinator, Long Island AVA | Nurse Educator | Healthcare Leader

New York City Metropolitan Area

About

Registered Nurse (BSN) with 15+ years of experience in clinical care, infusion therapy, emergency nursing, patient education, and nursing education. I currently serve as a Clinical Instructor, helping prepare future nurses through hands-on teaching, mentorship, and evidence-based practice. My background includes vascular access, oncology support, acute care, and interdisciplinary collaboration. In addition to bedside and education roles, I serve as Education Coordinator for Long Island AVA, where I support professional development, educational programming, and chapter growth during a major organizational transition. I am also the founder of KG Cares Consulting, a nurse-led initiative focused on patient advocacy, healthcare navigation, and wellness education. Passionate about empowering patients, mentoring nurses, and advancing healthcare through leadership, innovation, and compassion.

Experience

  • Education Program Coordinator at Long Island AVA
    Jan 2026 - Present · 6 mos

  • Clinical Instructor at NASSAU COUNTY VOCATIONAL EDUCATION & EXTENSION BOARD
    Dec 2024 - Present · 1 yr 7 mos

  • Small Business Owner at KG Cares Consulting, LLC
    Jul 2020 - Present · 6 yrs

  • Education Coordinator at Metro Island Chapter of INS
    Jan 2025 - Present · 1 yr 6 mos

  • Infusion Nurse at Replenish Health and Wellness Center
    Aug 2023 - Mar 2024 · 8 mos