Christa Honabarger
Daleville,IN
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Riverview Health Hospital, excelling in critical care management and emergency response. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective communication and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Committed to quality improvement and infection control, ensuring the highest standards of care in fast-paced environments.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Riverview Health Hospital
Noblesville, IN
02.2025 - Current
- Provided direct patient care in a fast-paced intensive care unit.
- Administered medications and monitored vital signs for critically ill patients.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Assisted in advanced medical procedures under physician supervision.
- Educated patients and families on treatment options and discharge instructions.
- Maintained accurate patient records using hospital electronic health systems.
- Responded promptly to emergencies and initiated appropriate interventions.
- Participated in continuous education programs to enhance nursing skills.
- Assisted with end-of-life decisions by providing guidance and education regarding available options.
- Participated in quality improvement activities aimed at improving the overall standard of care provided to ICU patients.
- Recognized changes in patient conditions, promptly notified physicians, and implemented appropriate interventions as necessary.
- Functioned as charge nurse and assumed patient care in absence of nurses ending or arriving for shifts.
- Achieved best possible outcomes for nursing sensitive indicators, core measures, HCAPS, patient satisfaction and associate satisfaction.
- Implemented infection control measures to prevent the spread of infections within the ICU.
- Performed bedside procedures such as wound dressing changes, catheterizations, IV starts and changes, tracheostomy care.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, treatments, and medications administered in electronic medical record system.
- Responded quickly and effectively to code blue situations for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and advanced cardiac life support.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
St. Vincent's Hospital
Anderson , IN
11.2023 - 02.2025
- Provided direct patient care in a fast-paced intensive care unit.
- Administered medications and monitored vital signs for critically ill patients.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on treatment options and discharge instructions.
- Maintained accurate patient records using hospital electronic health systems.
- Responded promptly to emergencies and initiated appropriate interventions.
- Participated in continuous education programs to enhance nursing skills.
- Performed bedside procedures such as wound dressing changes, catheterizations, IV starts and changes, tracheostomy care.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary team members to develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of nursing interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses and outcomes.
- Participated in quality improvement activities aimed at improving the overall standard of care provided to ICU patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana University, Kokomo
Kokomo, IN12-2015
Skills
- Critical care management
- Medication administration
- Electronic health records
- Emergency response
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Problem resolution
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Conflict resolution
- Care plan development
- Infection control
- Quality improvement
- Patient education
Certification
- Certified Functional Nutrition Counselor
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Riverview Health Hospital
02.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
St. Vincent's Hospital
11.2023 - 02.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana University, Kokomo
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