Christa Ellen Arndt
Oak Grove,MO
Summary
Engaging and compassionate individual with solid foundation in nursing care and patient support. Possesses robust clinical skills and deep understanding of emergency medical procedures, including patient assessment and acute care management. Dedicated to delivering high-quality care and improving patient outcomes in fast-paced environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Telehealth Nurse
Thrive St. Louis
12.2023 - Current
- Delivered patient care remotely by reviewing health histories, and providing education and community referrals to pregnant women
- Collaborated with other members of the healthcare team to ensure seamless communication and continuity of care between telehealth and in person clinics
- Provided emotional support to patients during difficult times, promoting trust between nurse and patient through compassionate virtual interactions.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives related to telehealth nursing practice, enhancing service delivery and patient experience.
Adjunct Faculty- Clinical Instructor
Harding University-Carr College of Nursing
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Facilitated learning among ten nursing students per week in the adult health and critical care clinical environment
- Developed a working relationship with staff nurses, managers and physicians to allow for quality learning experiences for the students
- Served as a liaison between students and full-time faculty to assess the readiness of each student to become a graduate nurse and helped develop plans for improvement as needed
- Evaluated learning on a weekly basis and at the end of the semester through clinical skills evaluations and formal written evaluations
- Mentored students during clinical rotations, providing guidance and promoting critical thinking skills.
Adjunct Faculty- Adult Health Clinical Instructor
Baptist Health College Little Rock
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Facilitated learning among eight Sophomore nursing students per week in the medical surgical clinical environment
- Developed post-clinical activities as a means of developing critical thinking skills among students and ensuring program goals and objectives were met
- Evaluated learning on a weekly basis through clinical paperwork and care plans and one-on-one discussion with students
- Served as a mentor for students and encouraged them to challenge themselves in the clinical environment
- Fostered a culture of safety within the learning environment by emphasizing proper use of equipment, infection control measures, and patient privacy guidelines.
Registered Nurse- Emergency Department
VCU Medical Center
03.2020 - 06.2020
- Collaborated with physicians and residents to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions in a Level 1 Trauma Center
- Assigned a triage level to patients entering the Emergency Department while simultaneously assessing for the need for emergency intervention
- Provided patient education during the discharge process to improve patient outcomes and prevent readmissions
- 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.
Registered Nurse- Emergency Department
Samaritan Medical Center
03.2017 - 03.2019
- Worked alongside physicians to develop and execute the plan of care for critically ill patients
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Precepted new nursing staff, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Optimized patient flow within the department by participating in a quality improvement project to improve throughput and reduce left without being seen rates
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients presenting with diverse medical conditions in the Emergency Department.
Registered Nurse- Surgical Intensive Care Unit
Truman Medical Centers- Hospital Hill
07.2015 - 11.2016
- Collaborated with physicians and other medical staff to provide compassionate, safe, and effective patient care in a Level I Trauma Center
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Assisted physicians with procedures such as bronchoscopy, endoscopy, endotracheal intubation, and central line insertion
- Served as preceptor for nursing students completing critical care clinical hours
- Assisted in competency education for nurses within the intensive care unit
Education
Master of Science - Nursing-Nurse Educator
Liberty University
Lynchburg, Virginia12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Truman State University
Kirksville, Missouri05.2015
Skills
- Compassionate care
- Emergency medical treatment
- Triage and assessment
- Airway management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Critical thinking
- Effective communication
- Patient and family advocacy
Certification
- Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers, American Heart Association, 01/25
- Registered Nurse, Missouri, 04/25, 2015019150
Timeline
Telehealth Nurse
Thrive St. Louis
12.2023 - Current
Adjunct Faculty- Clinical Instructor
Harding University-Carr College of Nursing
08.2022 - 05.2023
Adjunct Faculty- Adult Health Clinical Instructor
Baptist Health College Little Rock
01.2021 - 06.2021
Registered Nurse- Emergency Department
VCU Medical Center
03.2020 - 06.2020
Registered Nurse- Emergency Department
Samaritan Medical Center
03.2017 - 03.2019
Registered Nurse- Surgical Intensive Care Unit
Truman Medical Centers- Hospital Hill
07.2015 - 11.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Truman State University
Master of Science - Nursing-Nurse Educator
Liberty University
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