CHRISTINE MCEWEN
CRNP, RN, MSN
Elverson, PA **520
610-***-**** cell
**********@**********.***
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