CHRISTINE SMITH

Woodbridge, VA ***** 703-***-**** adt2c7@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with 30+ years experience in healthcare. Experienced in Medical/ Surgical, Oncology, Hospice, Orthopedic and Respiratory nursing. Currently working as a Board Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist in a 130 bed Hospital where I provide expert clinical education and training following strict criteria that has been mandated by federal and state nursing/ healthcare committees and organizations.

SKILL HIGHLIGHTS

Strong medical and work ethic

Strong clinical judgment

Strong problem resolution skills

Extensive knowledge of various

cancer treatment modalities.

Change management

Training and development

Advanced Cardiac Life Support

(ACLS) certification

Expertise with disease

management programs

AED certification

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation/

Basic Life Support(CPR/BLS)

certified

Competency in procedural

development

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

As a Oncology Certified Nurse/ Clinical Nurses Specialist, assisted Oncology staff in achieving 100% compliance of all eligible staff with chemotherapy/biotherapy administration certification. As a clinical educator, ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation, chart audits and follow up.

Educates patients in medical procedure steps, recovery measures and medication instructions.

Demonstrates clinical excellence through practical application of evidence based practice.

Currently developing/ assisting in development of policies for practice in accordance with standard guidelines.

Sits on six professional practice committees whose main goal and focus is to maintain or improve hospital wide nursing practice and compliance.

New graduate Nurse Residency cohort facilitator.

Maintains compliance with regulatory standards by reviewing unit practices and changing or adapting practice as necessary. Assisted in implementation of new safe patient handling program that resulted in improved patient care, less injury to staff, and ease in overall mobility. Provides monthly training to new employees of Sentara Healthcare.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

09/2021 to Current Adjunct Clinical Instructor

George Mason University Fairfax, VA

Provides students with hands-on demonstrations, manages clinical logs, medication administration, dressing changes and meal preparation. Uses individualized instruction techniques to educate students on patient observation, assessment, decision-making and health teaching. Delegates patient assignments to students based on individual learning needs and patient assessments.

Upholds patient safety standards by supervising students during medication administration, ambulation and activities of daily living. 10/2017 to Current Clinical Nurse Specialist/Staff Development Educator Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center Woodbridge, VA Organizes, evaluates, trains and assesses new graduate RNs in a 6 week Medical Surgical Fellowship Program providing top quality training per national guidelines.

Coordinates with Interdisciplinary teams within the SNVMC campus to ensure exposure of new graduate registered nurses to different aspects of the nursing practice.

Tracks progress of new the graduate registered nurse. Places them with a qualified preceptor and offers expert guidance with ongoing training and requirements throughout their 400 hour orientation period. Suggested various treatments, including physical therapy, inhalers and nebulizers to relieve chronic health conditions.

Educated nursing department in oncology care to bolster knowledge of cancer modalities and related health conditions.

Analyzed patient data and outcomes and compiled into reports for submission to supervisor.

Consulted with healthcare clients on nursing procedures and policies, implementing changes for improvement.

Researched and implemented quality improvements, enabling more thorough patient screenings.

12/2015 to 08/2017 Staff Development Educator

Sentara Healthcare Woodbridge, VA

Supported patients with customized patient teaching tools. Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.

Organized, evaluated, trained and assessed 50+ experienced and new graduate RNs in providing top quality patient care per state and national guidelines.

Headed onboarding process for new nursing staff. Ensured HIPAA compliance.

Provided necessary health education training for inpatients. Led educational sessions to ensure completion of nursing competencies as required by local and national nursing practice boards. Conducted hands on, practical bedside instruction on procedures for both experienced as well as new graduate nurses.

08/2002 to 01/2015 Staff Nurse/ Charge Nurse

Sentara Healthcare Woodbridge, VA

Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations, and nursing diagnoses. Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses, including COPD and asthma, and provided education about their treatments. Supported patients with customized patient teaching tools and pathways. Delegated staff nurse duties. Participated in unit based Quality Assurance Program.Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens.Provided treatment within scope of practice as defined by state law. Prepared for HIPAA and JCAHO reviews, ensuring required brochures and pamphlets were available to patients in all clinics. EDUCATION AND TRAINING

05/2022 Post Masters Graduate Certificate: Family Nurse Practitioner Purdue Global University West Lafayette, IN

03/2021 Post Master's Graduate Certificate: Adult Gerontology Nursing Purdue Global University Online West Lafayette, Indiana 03/2012 Master of Science: Nursing- Clinical Nurse Specialist George Mason University Fairfax, VA USA

Current member of Sigma Theta Tau

Graduated Summa Cum Laude with a 3.90 GPA in Clinical Nurse Specialist Track with a specialty concentration in Oncology/ Hematology. 2002 Associate of Applied Science: Registered Nursing Northern Virginia Community College Woodbridge, VA, USA GPA 3.9

Academic Achievement Award for student excellence. Coursework in Biology, Clinical Chemistry and Microbiology CERTIFICATIONS

AHA Certified CPR Instructor

AHA Healthcare Provider CPR Provider

AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider (ACLS)

Oncology Chemotherapy/ Biotherapy Administration Certificate (6th Certificate)

National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale-certified. 2022 AANC Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC) Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) Certified AANP Certified Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (AGNP-C) ANCC Board Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist (ACNS-BC) ONS Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN)

AFFILIATIONS

Clinical Nurse Specialist Association

American Nurses Association

Association of Nurse Practitioners

Oncology Nursing Society

Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society

Alpha Beta Kappa Honor Society

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