Christine Emerson

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Glendale Heights, Illinois 60139

224-***-****

adzoj7@r.postjobfree.com

Education

Chamberlain University School of Nursing 8/2020-2023 Addison, Illinois

Master of Science in Nursing

Family Nurse Practitioner Program

Phi Theta Lamda Mu Chapter

Sigma Theta International Honor Society

National University of Health Sciences

Lombard, Illinois

Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine

Salutatorian of Naturopathic Program

GPA 3.55

1/2015-8/2019

University of Michigan-Flint

Flint, Michigan

BSN program in preparation for Doctor of Naturopathy 9/2012-12/2014

Golden Key International Honor Society

GPA 3.64

● Bachelor of Science in Nursing

St. Clair Community College

Port Huron, Michigan

● Member of PHI Thetta Kappa Lamda Mu Chapter, Graduated Cum Laude.

● Associates Degree, Applied Health

9/2010-5/2012

● Associate Degree, Double Major: Liberal Art & General Education 1/1997-6/1999

Nursing Pre-Requisites

9/1994-12/1996

Macomb Community College

Warren, Michigan 48089

● Completed pre-requisites for the LPN Program locally for St. Clair Community College. High School Diploma:

9/1988 – 5/1992

East Detroit High School

Eastpointe, Michigan 48021

● Vice-President of Parliamentary Procedure for Health Occupations Students of America. Summary

Experienced healthcare professional (RN) having worked to attain and help patients and their families cope with their medical conditions with the most favorable results in health and quality of life care with given success, having been demonstrated in my abilities through the nursing profession, along with being a strong patient advocate.

Experience

Bella Terra Lombard. 2021-present

House Supervisor

● Administered medications and enteral feedings.

● End of life care, Palliative Care, Mental Health.

● IV and respiratory therapy performed.

● Monitored all lab reports. Made referrals when necessary.

● Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary team

● Maintain nursing operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing policies and procedures.

● Train new employees.

Wheaton Village Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 02/2020-2021 Charge Nurse

● Administered medications and enteral feedings.

● End of life care, Palliative Care, Mental Health.

● IV and respiratory therapy performed.

● Monitored all lab reports. Made referrals when necessary.

● Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary team

● Maintain nursing operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing policies and procedures. Medilodge of Yale 08/2019-01/2020

Charge Nurse

● Administered medications and enteral feedings.

● End of life care, Palliative Care.

● IV and respiratory therapy performed.

● Monitored all lab reports. Made referrals when necessary.

● Trained new employees and delegated appropriately assigned tasks.

(Please note that I moved back to Michigan to care for my father during this time and have since moved back to Illinois as my father’s condition has stabilized) Hospice Case Management 03/2015-12/2015

Hospice of Michigan

Clinton TWP, MI

● Facilitate care with hospice team

● Apply evidence based standards in end-of-life care

● Management of chronic morbidities, wound care, hydration, nutrition and pain relief measures

● Coordinate and enforce company policies and procedures Unit Coordinator 03/2013-03/2014

Bortz Healthcare of Warren

Warren, MI

● Coordinate and supervise nursing staff

● Establish standard of care for unit

● Apply evidence-based standards and health care research

● Review patient records to analyze effectiveness and efficiency of the unit

● Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary team

● Maintain nursing operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing policies and procedures

● Maintain nursing staff by coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees Director of Nursing

Medilodge of Port Huron

Fort Gratiot, Michigan 06/2012-03/2013

● Managed a 96 bed facility with long term and sub-acute patients

● Coordination and oversight of all aspects of Infection Control Programing

● Assumed responsibilities of daily operation of the facility in the absence of the Administrator

● Ensure nursing staff provided quality and appropriate patient care that exceeded company and regulatory standards

● Maintained regular and ongoing communication with Medical Director

● Managed clinical aspects of state and federal government during a survey process

● Maintained administrative authority, responsibility and accountability for proper charting and documentation of care.

● Conducted performance appraisals of employees in a timely manner

● Assisted in the preparation of annual budget for facility. Monitored monthly performance of nursing services in relation to budget and intervened as needed

● Recruit new hires, provided orientation/training, and retained sufficient number of qualified staff to carry out nursing programs and services.

8/2008 – 6/2012

Church of Christ Care Center

Clinton Township, Michigan

● Daily rounds performed with the Physicians and Nurse Practitioners on staff.

● Enforced Quality Assurance Policies among the medical staff, ensuring accountability.

● Made necessary and majority clinical decisions for my shift, noting all policies and procedures were followed.

● Monitored care for approximately 128 patients.

● Performance and competency reviews given to nurses and nurse assistants.

● Performed multiple audits and Medicare documentations.

● Responsible for admissions, discharges, and transfers (if necessary) to the hospital.

● Supervised eighteen co-workers, assuring adequate training, and assigned tasks. Charge Nurse

5/2006 – 8/2008

Bon Secour Nursing Care Facility

St. Clair Shores, Michigan

● Administered medications and enteral feedings.

● End of life care, Palliative Care.

● IV and respiratory therapy performed.

● Monitored all lab reports. Made referrals when necessary.

● Trained new employees and delegated appropriately assigned tasks. High Acuity Dialysis Nurse

2/2004 – 5/2006

Henry Ford Hospital, Greenfield Health System

Detroit, Michigan

● Administered medications on a daily basis.

● Assessed and documented ESRD and chronic acute patients.

● Infused blood products and IV medications.

● Initiated, monitored, and discontinued dialysis treatment for chronic, acute and ESRD patients.

● Made necessary referrals when needed, complying with procedures and policies.

● Trained Clinical Care Coordinators and other new employees for the Intensive Care Unit. Charge Nurse

1/2002 – 2/2004

Bortz Health Care of Warren

Warren, Michigan

● Administered medications and enteral feedings.

● Audited patient charts.

● End of life care, Palliative Care.

● IV and respiratory therapy performed.

● Made referrals when necessary. Monitored lab results.

● Performed tracheostomy and wound care.

● Trained new employees, assigned tasks, encouraged growth and retention. Charge Nurse

9/2000 – 1/2002

Lake Pointe Villa

Clinton Township, Michigan 48035

● Enteral feedings addressed.

● IV, nasogastric, and respiratory therapy performed.

● MDS (Minimum Data Sheets) maintained.

● Medication administered on a daily basis.

● Mentored new employees to uphold and support company values.

● Worked in the Alzheimer’s unit.

● Wound care administered.

Charge Nurse

2/1999-1/2001

Faith Medical Care Center

East China Township, Michigan 48039

● Alzheimer’s Unit, Sub-Acute Unit Specialty.

● All medications administered on a daily basis.

● End of life care, Palliative Care.

● Labs monitored when received.

● Monitored patient’s status post transfusion of blood products.

● Nasogastric and respiratory therapy administered.

● Performed tracheostomy and wound care.

● Peritoneal dialysis performed.

Skills and Abilities

● Administrative, Customer Service, and Medical Terminology skilled.

● Assessment, Communication, and Documentation experienced.

● A very compassionate nurse and a prudent team player.

● Experienced and skilled in Patient Centered Care and Evidence Based Practice.

● MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook knowledgeable.

● Sharepointe, Optimum EMR, COMS software

● Performed a Performance Improvement Research Program for a major metropolitan hospital in Detroit, Michigan

Licenses and Certificates

● Licensed Registered Nurse, State of Illinois, ID. #041.427540. Expires 5/31/2022

● Licensed Registered Nurse, State of Michigan, ID. # 470-***-****. Expires 6/24/2022

● Licensed Practical Nurse (13 years of experience), State of Michigan, ID. # 473*******, Expires 3/31/2014.

● Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, State of Illinois NPI# 158******* Honors

● Dean’s List Participant.

● Rupolo Scholarship Spring 2017

● Standard Process Scholarship Fall 2017, Spring 2018, Spring 2019.

● Marshall for the Lilac Parade, Lombard, IL 2017, 2018, 2019.

● Lilac Parade Company meeting recorder 2020-2021

Additional Data and References Available Upon Request

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