Christa Graeber
Jasper,AL
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Orlando Health, specializing in GI and orthopedic intraoperative care. Proven ability to enhance patient safety through meticulous charting and specimen management. Adept at mentoring junior staff and implementing best practices, fostering a collaborative environment that improves health outcomes and patient satisfaction.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Registered Nurse
Orlando Health
Jasper, AL
01.2002 - Current
- Delivered comprehensive patient care in diverse clinical settings, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and best practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Managed patient assessments, administered medications, and monitored vital signs to ensure optimal health outcomes.
- Trained and mentored junior nurses on surgical protocols, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to implement best practices, enhancing workflow efficiency and patient outcomes.
- Provided direct patient care in pre-operative and post-operative settings, ensuring safety and comfort.
Operating Room Registered Nurse
UAB
Birmingham, AL
05.1997 - 05.2002
- Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure optimal patient care and safety during procedures.
- Mentored junior nurses, enhancing skill development and improving team efficiency.
- Assisted in developing and implementing best practices for infection control protocols.
Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager
ABC Home Health Care
Jasper, AL
05.1994 - 05.1997
- Coordinated patient care plans with interdisciplinary teams to optimize health outcomes.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments and evaluations to develop tailored treatment strategies.
- Educated patients and families on chronic disease management and medication adherence.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted care plans based on evolving health needs.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient satisfaction.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
Staff Registered Nurse
Walker Baptist Medical Center
Jasper, AL
05.1992 - 05.1994
- Administered medications and treatments per established protocols to ensure patient safety and compliance.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Monitored patient conditions, identifying changes in status and initiating appropriate interventions promptly.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care, enhancing overall health literacy.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
Education
No Degree - Science
University of North Alabama
Florence, ALAssociate Degree in Nursing - Science And Nursing
Bevill State Community College
Sumiton, ALSkills
- head circulator in room for colonoscopies and EGD, in charge of all specimen and charting ensuring patient safety
- head circulator for shoulder and knee arthroscopies running all equipment in room and recording all procedures and implants,ensuring patient safetyhead nurse in other various soft tissue procedures
GI intraoperative nurse
Orthopedic intraoperative nurse
Eye room procedure nurse
- head circulating nurse for phaco procedures recording all implants procedures ensuring patient safety
- assisted anesthesiologist with epidural steroid injections
- administered conscious sedation during procedures
- ran c arm xray machine
Pain management room epidural injection nurse
Certification
BLS
ACLS
PALS
Registered nursing license
Timeline
Surgical Registered Nurse
Orlando Health
01.2002 - Current
Operating Room Registered Nurse
UAB
05.1997 - 05.2002
Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager
ABC Home Health Care
05.1994 - 05.1997
Staff Registered Nurse
Walker Baptist Medical Center
05.1992 - 05.1994
No Degree - Science
University of North Alabama
Associate Degree in Nursing - Science And Nursing
Bevill State Community College