Christan Withrow
Registered Nurse
Strongsville,OH
Summary
Nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Aya Healthcare
03.2022 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
Nursing Operations Manager
Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital
Cleveland, OH
08.2021 - Current
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
- Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital
Cleveland, OH
09.2017 - 08.2021
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma setting.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Southwest General Medical Center
Middleburg Heights, OH
03.2016 - 03.2018
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Cleveland Clinic Lakewood Hospital
Lakewood, OH
01.2015 - 04.2016
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
Education
Masters of Science - Nursing, Leadership & Management
Western Governors University
07.2021 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
07.2019 - 12.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Bryant & Stratton College
01.2013 - 08.2014
Medical Assisting & Phlebotomy diploma -
Remington College
09.2007 - 05.2008
Skills
Preventive health
Patient and family advocacy
Staff supervision
Managing deadlines
Procedure preparations
Care Plan Development
High level of autonomy
Certification
PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Aya Healthcare
03.2022 - Current
Nursing Operations Manager
Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital
08.2021 - Current
Masters of Science - Nursing, Leadership & Management
Western Governors University
07.2021 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
07.2019 - 12.2019
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital
09.2017 - 08.2021
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Southwest General Medical Center
03.2016 - 03.2018
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Cleveland Clinic Lakewood Hospital
01.2015 - 04.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Bryant & Stratton College
01.2013 - 08.2014
Medical Assisting & Phlebotomy diploma -
Remington College
09.2007 - 05.2008