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Christa Sirmans

Hahira,GA

Summary

Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

South Georgia Medical Center
Valdosta, Georgia
03.2024 - Current
  • Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
  • Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
  • Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
  • Identified changes in patient conditions and reported them to the supervising physician immediately.
  • Collaborated with other healthcare team members regarding treatment plans for each patient served.
  • Performed medical treatments such as administering medications, intravenous fluids, and blood transfusions.

Registered Nurse

Tift Regional Medical Center
Tifton, GA
08.2023 - 03.2024
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
  • Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
  • Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
  • Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.

Nurse Extern

Tift Regional Medical Center
Tifton, GA
08.2021 - 08.2023
  • Recorded vital signs and intake and output of patients and documented information in Cerna
  • Monitored patient vital signs and reported any changes to nursing staff
  • Assisted with specimen collection and handled appropriately to facilitate laboratory testing
  • Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating, and daily hygiene tasks
  • Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles
  • Obtained blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger sticks.

Phlebotomist Technician

South Georgia Medical Associates
09.2018 - 09.2019
  • Observed patient for unusual reactions or events to take appropriate action under established guidelines.
  • Monitored patient vital signs and reported any changes to nursing staff
  • Assisted with specimen collection and handled appropriately to facilitate laboratory testing
  • es, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles
  • Obtained blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger sticks.
  • Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
  • Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
  • Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.

Phlebotomist Technician

South Georgia Medical Center
12.2015 - 12.2016
  • Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of anatomy and physiology along with medical terminology related to phlebotomy practices.
  • Processed specimens according to laboratory guidelines including centrifugation, aliquoting, freezing and packing as required.
  • Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.

Quality Assurance Analyst

Lincare Holdings Inc
02.2013 - 10.2015
  • Ensured that process checks were done properly and at the correct frequency
  • Sample and specimen collection
  • Infection control
  • Patient confidentiality
  • Detail-oriented
  • Data entry
  • Specimen collection and analysis
  • Created and achieved product quality objectives and met product specifications
  • Researched new tools and technologies for potential use by quality assurance team.

Weaver, Propex Operating Company LLC
03.2008 - 11.2012
  • Set up and calibrated equipment for exact yarn and product needs to maintain efficient, accurate runs and high customer satisfaction
  • Performed quality inspections on orders and final products to verify conformance with work orders and internal quality standards
  • Repaired knitting machines and yarn loads to minimize losses.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
07.2023

Associate of Arts - Occupational Studies

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
Valdosta, GA
07-2023

GED -

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
03-2005

Skills

  • Specialized healthcare referrals
  • Infectious disease control
  • Diabetes management
  • Treatment recommendations
  • Administer medication
  • Direct patient care
  • Wound prevention
  • Emergency response
  • Medical screening
  • Epipen administration
  • Allergic reaction procedures
  • Scoliosis screening
  • Emergency care
  • Privacy and confidentiality
  • Record keeping accuracy
  • Hearing and vision screening
  • Decision-making

Certification

  • ACLS
  • BLS
  • CPI- Crisis Prevention and Interventions
  • PT - Phlebotomy Technician
  • CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
  • NCPCT - Patient Care Technician

Timeline

Registered Nurse

South Georgia Medical Center
03.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse

Tift Regional Medical Center
08.2023 - 03.2024

Nurse Extern

Tift Regional Medical Center
08.2021 - 08.2023

Phlebotomist Technician

South Georgia Medical Associates
09.2018 - 09.2019

Phlebotomist Technician

South Georgia Medical Center
12.2015 - 12.2016

Quality Assurance Analyst

Lincare Holdings Inc
02.2013 - 10.2015

Weaver, Propex Operating Company LLC
03.2008 - 11.2012

Associate of Science - Nursing

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College

Associate of Arts - Occupational Studies

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College

GED -

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College

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