Chrissy Givans
Summary
Adaptable and skilled registered nurse with extensive experience in diverse healthcare environments, including home health, emergency, and school-based nursing. Proficient in managing complex medical conditions with a strong focus on direct patient care, triage, and care coordination. Committed to continuous professional development and well prepared to embrace new challenges while expanding clinical expertise.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary School Nurse
Maine School Administrative District #51
08.2019 - 08.2025
- Triage and assess students' physical and emotional well-being in a high volume clinic setting. Provide comprehensive care for a student body of 840 students.
- Manage acute and chronic medical conditions such as asthma, anaphylaxis, diabetes, epilepsy, concussions, fractures or other traumatic injuries.
- Case manage over 50 individualized health plans for students with diverse medical and psychosocial needs.
- Oriente and mentor newly hired school nurses in district policies, student health protocols and EMR documentation systems.
- Coordinate immunization compliance within the school population to prevent the spread of communicable diseases.
- Assist with the development and implementation of COVID policies and procedures during the pandemic.
Home Care Nurse, Case Manager
Maine Health Care at Home
09.2013 - 08.2019
- Provided quality nursing care and education in a compassionate, holistic manner to a diverse caseload, empowering patients and families to achieve maximum levels of wellness and independence.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans for patients with chronic and acute conditions, ensuring continuity of care across diverse home health settings.
- Provided direct care to foster independence and improved quality of life (complex wound care, IV infusions and medication management, ostomy care, post-op care, venipunctures).
- Educated patients and families on disease management, medication adherence, and self-care techniques to promote independence and reduce hospital readmissions.
- Adapted quickly to new environments, managing complex patients with sound nursing judgment and minimal supervision to ensure effective quality care and optimize patient outcomes.
- Managed documentation using electronic medical records ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.
Substitute School Nurse
Maine School Administrative District #51
04.2011 - 09.2013
- Provided compassionate and timely care to ill or injured students in grades K-12 while maintaining a safe and supportive environment
- Maintained accurate and confidential electronic student health records, ensuring compliance with state regulations, school policies and best practices in a school district with over 2,200 students.
Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital
02.2008 - 10.2009
- Delivered high quality care to diverse patient populations with varying conditions and acuity levels in a fast-paced and demanding Level II trauma setting.
- Utilized critical thinking and rapid assessment skills to triage patients effectively, ensuring timely and appropriate interventions.
- Maintained ACLS certification.
Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Albany General Hospital
01.2004 - 05.2007
- Delivered emergency interventions for 4-5 patients experiencing acute medical, surgical and traumatic conditions (airway management, wound care, IV access, emergency medication and blood product administration, stroke protocols, procedural sedation, cardiac monitoring, chest tube, lumbar puncture).
- Maintained a calm and confident demeanor in high stress and volatile situations, ensuring patient safety and effective care delivery.
- Established rapport and built trust with patients, families, physicians and interdisciplinary team members to foster a collaborative and comprehensive care environment.
- Maintained ACLS certification.
Emergency Department Registered Nurse
McKenzie-Willamette Hospital
01.1998 - 09.2004
- Provided comprehensive care for 4-5 patients with rapidly changing medical conditions in a Level II trauma facility.
- Demonstrated expertise in establishing IV access across all age groups.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Served as a preceptor for new staff and nursing students. Provided comprehensive instruction, guidance and supervision, ensuring adherence to clinical standards and best practices.
- Maintained ACLS certification.
Trauma Registrar Coordinator
McKenzie-Willamette Hospital
01.1998 - 06.2001
- Facilitated multidisciplinary trauma committee meetings, peer reviews and educational conferences to advance clinical standards and promote continuous quality improvement.
- Prepared and actively participated in area and state trauma advisory board meetings, contributing to regional trauma system development and policy implementation.
- Coordinated Level II trauma certification surveys, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and successful accreditation outcomes.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Lane Community College
Eugene, OR06.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Business-Healthcare Administration
Concordia College
Moorhead, MN06.1994
Skills
- Strong clinical judgment with comprehensive patient triage and assessment skills
- Chronic and acute disease management (oncology, CHF, COPD, diabetes, renal disease, stroke, epilepsy, arthritis, pneumonia, sepsis, asthma, anaphylaxis, myocardial infarction)
- Compassionate, calm and professional
- Self-direction and autonomy in clinical practice
- Wound care (including pressure ulcers, NPWT, diabetic ulcers, traumatic and surgical wounds, ostomy care)
- Medication and IV management (peripheral, central lines, implanted ports)
- IV access and venipuncture
- Proficient in EPIC
- Case management and healthcare coordination
- Educator
Certification
- 524 School Nurse K-12 Certification Maine Department of Education 04/2019 - Present
- BLS Provider American Heart Association 10/2024 - 10/2026
Timeline
Elementary School Nurse
Maine School Administrative District #51
08.2019 - 08.2025
Home Care Nurse, Case Manager
Maine Health Care at Home
09.2013 - 08.2019
Substitute School Nurse
Maine School Administrative District #51
04.2011 - 09.2013
Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital
02.2008 - 10.2009
Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Albany General Hospital
01.2004 - 05.2007
Trauma Registrar Coordinator
McKenzie-Willamette Hospital
01.1998 - 06.2001
Emergency Department Registered Nurse
McKenzie-Willamette Hospital
01.1998 - 09.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Business-Healthcare Administration
Concordia College
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Lane Community College
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