Registered Nurse Quality Assurance

Kim Christner

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City: Tampa

State: FL

Zip: 33610

Country: USA

Phone: 813-***-****

Skill Level: Any

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Primary Skills/Experience:

29 years nursing experience with most recent experience in Cardiothoracic Intensive care nursing. Prior experience includes Intensive Care, Med-Surg, Home Health care, pediatrics and skilled nursing home care.

Educational Background:

High School Dipolma from Mount Aloysius College, Cresson PA 1/2001 to 9/1989 (Nursing)

Job History / Details:

Professional Summary

29 years nursing experience with most recent experience in Cardiothoracic Intensive care nursing. Prior experience includes Intensive Care, Med-Surg, Home Health care, pediatrics and skilled nursing home care.

Licenses

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

ACLS certified through American Heart Association

FL RN 9177092

Skill Highlights

Skilled cardiac care nurse

Broad medical terminology knowledge

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification

IV drug therapy management

Previous experience with total case management experience in home care clients

SKill in total care and management of the Intensive Care client with multiple disease processes.

Computerized charting experience

Professional Experience

July 2011 to September 2012

Tampa General Hospital Tampa, FL

Registered Nurse

Total care of the ICU client with multiple disease processes, post CABG and heart/lung transplants and computerized charting. Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and orient patients to unit.Actively participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Program.Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues.Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.Provided necessary health education training for patients.

May 2001 to July 2011

Brandon Regional Hospital Brandon, FL

Registered Nurse

Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and orient patients to unit.Actively participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Program.Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols.Implemented new floor assignments based on evaluation of staffing requirements.Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.Provided necessary health education training for patients.Treated patients with strokes, head traumas and comas.

Position of Clinical Nurse Coordinator overseeing nursing staff in the Intensive Care Unit providing patient management and quality assurance review of medical records.

Served as instructor for implementation of computer based charting to ICU.

July 1993 to May 2001

Lee Regional Hospital Johnstown, PA

Registered Nurse

Maintained patient charts and confidential files.Organized, updated and maintained over 35 patient charts. Provided total care of the home care client including case management. Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.Partnered with team of Registered Nurses to ensure over all well-being of all patients.Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.Responsible for primary care, case management and medication management.

Education and Training

1989 Mount Aloysius College Cresson, PA

Associate of Science Nursing

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