Chardonnee Calixte
Hixson,TN
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with eleven years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Erlanger Behavioral Health
10.2023 - Current
- Lead group therapy sessions.
- Conduct physical and mental health, and risk assessments.
- Administer medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and IV insertion as necessary.
- Providing educational and emotional support before and after electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) treatments.
- Monitoring vital signs, airway patency, and neurologic status post electroconvulsive treatment; managing pain; assessing and maintaining fluid and electrolyte balance; and providing a thorough report to the receiving nurse, as well as the patient’s family.
Independent Contractor
CareScout
06.2022 - Current
- Collect necessary medical history and any information pertaining to medication and recent hospitalizations.
- Evaluate clients cognitive status by completing cognitive exams.
- Assess each clients level of activities of daily living.
- Assess and evaluate caregivers' abilities to perform required care.
Nurse Manager, Emergency Department
CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga: Emergency Room
11.2022 - 08.2023
- Managed approximately forty-seven direct reports.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores.
- Optimized staffing levels based on real-time analysis of patient volume trends.
- Mentored new nurse leaders in department management functions, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
- Improved overall efficiency by conducting regular evaluations of clinical workflows and monitoring of departmental policies and procedures.
Registered Charge Nurse, Emergency Department
CHI Memorial Hospital
07.2021 - 11.2022
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care to approximately ninety-five average daily seen patients.
Registered Nurse Clinical Liaison
Staffing Agency
04.2020 - 05.2022
- Supervised, directed, and motivated over three hundred registered nurses during COVID -19 pandemic.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients with complex needs.
- Served as the key point of contact between nursing staff, physicians, administration, and other healthcare professionals.
- Managed staff scheduling and time off to adequately staff nursing floors and allow nurses earned time off.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Erlanger Baroness Hospital
03.2018 - 04.2020
- Reduced patient wait times by efficiently triaging patients based on acuity levels and prioritizing urgent cases.
- Optimized patient flow within the Emergency Department by collaborating with charge nurses in coordinating bed assignments and discharges according to capacity constraints.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by delivering compassionate, culturally sensitive care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Erlanger Baroness Hospital
10.2016 - 03.2018
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Erlanger Baroness Hospital
09.2011 - 07.2016
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southern Adventist University
Collegedale, TN08.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southern Adventist University
Collegedale, TN12.2017
Certificate - Practical Nursing
Chattanooga State Community College
Chattanooga, TN08.2016
Skills
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient care planning
- Long-Term Care
- Behavioral Health Care
- Patient Safety
- Nurse Leadership
Accomplishments
High Achiever Award Recipient at Southern Adventist University
Affiliations
- Board of Trustees Member for Moccasin Bend Mental Health Institute (2023-2026)
- Chattanooga Area Nurses in Advanced Practice (CANAP) (2024- Present)
Certification
- Registered Nursing License, Tennessee, #236528 (2018-Present)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS,2025)
- Basic Life Support (BLS, 2025)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Erlanger Behavioral Health
10.2023 - Current
Nurse Manager, Emergency Department
CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga: Emergency Room
11.2022 - 08.2023
Independent Contractor
CareScout
06.2022 - Current
Registered Charge Nurse, Emergency Department
CHI Memorial Hospital
07.2021 - 11.2022
Registered Nurse Clinical Liaison
Staffing Agency
04.2020 - 05.2022
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Erlanger Baroness Hospital
03.2018 - 04.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
Erlanger Baroness Hospital
10.2016 - 03.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant
Erlanger Baroness Hospital
09.2011 - 07.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southern Adventist University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southern Adventist University
Certificate - Practical Nursing
Chattanooga State Community College
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