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CHRISTINA RHODES
BSN, RN
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Knowledgeable Registered Nurse with over 30 years of experience in delivering comprehensive, compassionate patient care. Extensive experience working as a Clinical Nurse Coordinator in a hospital setting with the medical surgical population, more specifically orthopedic surgical patients. Fifteen years working with the elderly population as a charge nurse and Unit Manager. Advanced skills working with diverse patient populations. Ability to foster relationships and coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Strong, kind, approachable nurse leader looking to continue my professional journey at a top-notch facility dedicated to providing top-quality patient care. Education
Western Governors University Salt Lake City, UT
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
03/2021
Essex Community College Essex, MD
Associate Degree in Nursing in Nursing
05/2002
Hanover Practical Nursing Program Hanover, PA
Licensed Practical Nurse in Nursing
01/1993
Skills
• Overseeing a busy 30 bed orthopedic/neuro/trauma unit.
• Serving as a leader and resource to staff consisting of 15 Registered Nurses and 3 Certified Nursing assistants.
• Delegates E.R. admissions, transfers, and patient assignments to R.N.’s fairly and in a timely manner.
• Consistently performs nurse leader rounding using the information obtained to improve upon patient care and satisfaction.
• Evaluates staff performance annually and as needed and provides corrective measures when necessary.
• Communicates with floor nurses, fellow nurse leaders and the administrative team to ensure we are delivering the best care possible to our specific patient base. Summa ry
• Often responsible for a full group of patients, administering IV, p.o., and topical medications, assessments, and documentation, as well as notifying physicians of changes, taking and following through with orders given, on top of my nurse leader responsibilities.
• Involved in the interview process of our Star RNs for the last three years, as well as interviewing potential new hires for the orthopedic/neuro unit.
• An active member of the Unit Based Council, initiating positive changes to the floors/hospital.
• Main educator for several years regarding the care, pre and post operatively of orthopedic patients. Experience
Los Robles Hospital
Thousand Oaks, Ca -See above
Clinical Nurse Coordinator/ Registered Nurse
05/2022 - present
West Hills Hospital & Medical Center
West Hills, CA -See above
Registered Nurse/ Nurse Leader
09/2009 – 04/2022
St.Joseph's Hospital Towson, MD Coordinated daily administrative duties, including nursing schedules, Registered Nurse/ Charge Nurse nursing assignments and patient care. 01/2003 - 08/2009 Oversaw the day-to-day operations of a medical surgical, GI unit. Collaborated with physicians and nursing staff to deliver quality care. Built and maintained excellent rapport with patients and their families. Participated in quality improvement initiatives.
References:
Paul Ortiz R.N.
West Hills Hospital Nightshift Supervisor
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Shellie Nelson R.N.
Prior West Hills Hospital Med Surg Manager
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Kristy Fisher R.N.
Present CNC Telemetry
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Danka Radic
Los Robles Hospital Supervisor