Christina Denning
***** *. ******** ***** **., Canton, IL 61520 309-***-**** **********@*****.***
Objective
Dedicated registered nurse (BSN. RN.) with experience in medical-surgical, cardiac, and intensive care medicine. Currently pursuing Master’s Degree in Nursing with clinical experience in primary care. A diverse background in health promotion, disease prevention, acute and chronic care management, and health education. Knowledgeable about medication administration, management, and training. Also have strong skills in patient advocacy and treatment. Reliable, ethical health care provider with ability to stay calm and intervene during crises, to coordinate and delegate team care of patients, and to clearly communicate treatment plans to patients and relevant parties. Proven ability to build positive relationships with patients, family members, physicians and other medical professionals.
Summary of Qualifications
Qualified, soon to be certified Family Nurse Practitioner with nearly 20 years of experience in direct patient care.
Strong clinical skills enhanced by a natural ability to build rapport with patients and families.
Committed to practicing medicine using a holistic approach.
Act as patient advocate as needed.
Follow evidence-based guidelines blended with clinical experience, personal observation and intuition.
Ensure quality of care and open lines of communication between all members of the health-care team.
Clinical experience includes both acute and chronic conditions of patients of all ages.
Education
MSN JUNE 2018 CHAMBERLAIN COLLEGE OF NURSING
Major: Family Nurse Practitioner
Related coursework: Advanced Nursing
On track to graduate June of 2018
BSN AUGUST 2015 CHAMBERLAIN COLLEGE OF NURSING
Major: Nursing
Related coursework: Nursing
ADN DECEMBER 1999 SANFORD BROWN COLLEGE
Major: Nursing
Related coursework: Nursing
LPN JULY 1997 JACKSONVILLE SCHOOL OF PRACTICAL NURSING
Major: Practical Nursing
Related coursework: Nursing
Skills & Abilities
CERTIFICATIONS
Licensed Registered Nurse in Illinois
Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Basic Life Support
AWARDS
Received four DAISY award nominations
Clinical Experience
MCDONOUGH DISTRICT HOSPITAL CONVENIENT CARE
Obtaining medical history Physical Exam Developmental milestones Immunizations Family counseling Health screenings Health assessments and diagnosis Diagnostic investigations Differential diagnosis Prescribing Medication administration Health care management Therapeutic intervention Wound care Documentation Health promotion Prevention of illness and injury Patient and family centered care Consultation and collaboration Multidisciplinary health care teams
TAYLOR CLINIC, BEARDSTOWN, IL NOV 2017 – MARCH 2018
Obtaining medical history Physical Exam Developmental milestones Immunizations Family counseling Health screenings Health assessments and diagnosis Diagnostic investigations Differential diagnosis Prescribing Medication administration Health care management Therapeutic intervention Wound care Documentation Health promotion Prevention of illness and injury Patient and family centered care Consultation and collaboration Multidisciplinary health care teams EClinical Works Electronic charting system MS Office
HSHS MEDICAL GROUP FAMILY MEDICINE SEPT 2017 – OCT 2017
Obtaining medical history Physical Exam Developmental milestones Immunizations Family
counseling Health screenings Health assessments and diagnosis Diagnostic investigations
Differential diagnosis Prescribing Medication administration Health care management Therapeutic
intervention Wound care Documentation Health promotion Prevention of illness and injury Patient
and family centered care Consultation and collaboration Multidisciplinary health care teams
Work Experience
TRAVEL NURSE MCDONOUGH DISTRICT HOSPITAL MACOMB, IL FEB 2018 – CURRENT
Management of critically ill adults in the Intensive Care Unit
2:1 ratio
7 bed unit
TRAVEL NURSE VIBRA HOSPITAL SPRINGFIELD, IL NOV 2017 – FEB 2018
Management of critically ill adults in the High Acuity Unit
LTACH
3:1 ratio
6 bed unit
TRAVEL NURSE MERCY HEALTH-ROCKTON CAMPUS-ROCKFORD, IL AUG 2017 – CURRENT
Management of critically ill adults in the Critical Care Unit
Level 1 Trauma Center
2:1 ratio
20 bed unit
TRAVEL NURSE CARLE FOUNDATION HOSPITAL URBANA, IL NOV 2016 – AUGUST 2017
Management of critically ill adults in the Critical Care Unit
Level 1 Trauma Center
Teaching Hospital
Magnet Status
2:1 ratio
20 bed unit
TRAVEL NURSE MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER SPRINGFIELD, IL AUG 2016 – NOV 2016
Management of adults on a Medical Unit
Level 1 Trauma Center
Teaching Hospital
Magnet Status
6:1 ratio
TRAVEL NURSE CARLE FOUNDATION HOSPITAL URBANA, IL AUG 2015 – AUG 2016
Management of critically ill adults in the Critical Care Unit
Level 1 Trauma Center
Teaching Hospital
Magnet Status
2:1 ratio
20 bed unit
TRAVEL NURSE GALESBURG COTTAGE HOSPITAL GALESBURG, IL MAY 2015 – AUG 2015
Management of critically ill adults in the Intensive Care Unit
2:1 ratio
12 bed unit
TRAVEL NURSE ST. MARY’S HOSPITAL DECATUR, IL FEB 2015 – MAY 2015
Management of adults on a Telemetry Unit
6:1 ratio
TRAVEL NURSE SSM DEPAUL HEALTH CENTER BRIDGETON, MO NOV 2014 – FEB 2015
Management of critically ill adults in the Intensive Care Unit
Level 2 Trauma Center
2:1 ratio
20 bed unit
TRAVEL NURSE CARLE FOUNDATION HOSPITAL URBANA, IL FEB 2014 – NOV 2014
Management of critically ill adults in the Critical Care Unit
Level 1 Trauma Center
Teaching Hospital
Magnet Status
2:1 ratio
20 bed unit
STAFF NURSE GRAHAM HOSPITAL CANTON, IL AUG 2003 – FEB 2014
Management of critically ill adults in the Intensive Care Unit
2:1 ratio
6 bed unit
TRAVEL NURSE ST. LUKE’S HOSPITAL KANSAS CITY, MO MAY 2003 – AUG 2003
Management of adults on a Telemetry Unit
Level 1 Trauma Center
Teaching Hospital
6:1 ratio
TRAVEL NURSE ST. JOHN’S HOSPITAL SPRINGFIELD, IL OCT 2002 – JAN 2003
Management of adults on a Telemetry Unit
Level 1 Trauma Center
Teaching Hospital
6:1 ratio
STAFF NURSE OSF ST. FRANCIS PEORIA, IL JAN 2001 – OCT 2002
Management of adults on a Telemetry Unit
4-6:1 ratio
50 bed unit
References available upon request