CHRISTINE MCEWEN

CRNP, RN, MSN

Elverson, PA **520

610-***-**** cell

adqyso@r.postjobfree.com

Qualified Nurse Practitioner with 14+ years of nursing experience with strong leadership skills with ability to effect change. Skilled in family education for various types of health conditions. Exceptional project management skills, communication and self-directed task completion. Looking for the opportunity to serve in a provider role. I am a quick learner, hardworking, compassionate person looking for a new and challenging role.

Skills

Strong clinical judgement

Thorough physical assessment/patient evaluation

Problem resolution capabilities

Certifications

FNP-C certified thru AANP

RN

MSN

CPR/BLS/ACLS

Work History

2016-Current – Assistant Manager/Urgent Care Supervisor

Primary Care Services, Coatesville Veterans Hospital, Coatesville, PA

Responsible for department in absence of Manager

Supervisor of Urgent Care

Set up& Education of staff for COVID 19 Response including Code Blue Response

Oversee Covid 19 testing for employees and veterans of the facility

Liaison between staff and upper management

Participate in MERT committee including responding to Code Blue’s

Schedule for approx. 40 employees including both face to face, Urgent Care, and telework

2015-2017- Clinical Coordinator

Brandywine Hospital, Coatesville, PA

Served as primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care

Delegate tasks to competent and certified staff while ensuring quality emergency care to patient

Oversee and manage staff schedule

Fulltime Charge Nurse on the floor

Liaison between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans

Strong leader for nursing personnel of the department

Trained new staff on department procedure

Act as team member/leader to perform ER tasks

2005-2016- ER Nurse

Brandywine Hospital, Coatesville, PA

Proactive in coordinating care of stroke patients; utilized a standardized stroke scale to assess neurological changes thus reducing delays in care and TPA initiation.

Coordinated quality and timely care of patients presenting with a STEMI to ensure their safe and expedient transfer to the Cath Lab for further evaluation

Monitored patient telemetry for rhythm and heart changes, collaborating with the physician as needed

Provided safe care of psychiatric patients- collaborating with social work, providing community resources/referrals and coordinating transfer as necessary

Member of the code team-assisting with rapid sequence intubation, ventilator management and initiation of critical drip per hospital protocol

Strong analytical and physical assessment skills utilized to assess patient status and create care recommendations for providers

Excellent technical nursing skills including IV line access, EKG, NG Tube placement

Preceptor to new staff, nursing students, and graduate nurses

Maintain enthusiasm and a positive attitude while focusing on meeting the needs of the patient

Incorporates holistic care using evidenced-based practice, research studies, technology, and multidisciplinary team approach to optimize patient outcomes

Manages care of pediatric, adults, elderly patient including triaging, evaluating, and ordering appropriate laboratory tests, diagnostic imaging, medications, and interventions within the nursing protocol in an emergency room setting

Communicates with and educates patients, families, and the public who come from a diverse background

Maintain patient privacy and safeguard confidentiality of all patient information and records

1998-2016-Paramedic/Pre-Hospital Provider

Brandywine Hospital, Coatesville, PA

Performed advanced life saving measures to critically ill/injured patients

Managed patient care during transport from scene to medical facilities

Education

2018-05- Master of Science Nursing

Chamberlain College of Nursing, Downers Grove, IL

2014-01- Bachelor of Science: Nursing

Ohio University, Athens, OH

2005-01- Immaculata University, Brandywine School of Nursing

Coatesville, PA

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