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I love people. My daily goal is to make someone else laugh.
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Chris toppen

The Villages

Summary

Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago, enhancing patient satisfaction through compassionate care and advanced patient and family advocacy. Demonstrated expertise in direct patient care and family education, significantly reducing patient falls. Excelled in team coordination and maintaining high autonomy, embodying professional bedside manner and empathy.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Team Select
10.2024 - Current

Pediatric home care.

Registered Nurse

Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago
06.1989 - Current
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
  • Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
  • Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
  • Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
  • Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Trinity Christian College
Palos Heights, IL
05-1989

Skills

  • Direct patient care
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Professional bedside manner
  • Family education
  • Team coordination
  • High level of autonomy

I love people. My daily goal is to make someone else laugh.

I enjoy working with people and making their lives happier.

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Team Select
10.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse

Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago
06.1989 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Trinity Christian College
Chris toppen