Christen Blackburn
Beckley,WV
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Compassionate healthcare professional with a background in nursing, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient care management, emergency response, and infection control. Excel at communication, teamwork, and empathy, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and collaborative healthcare environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Raleigh General Hospital
12.2023 - Current
- Facilitated seamless transfer of patients to other units or facilities, ensuring continuity of care.
- Monitored patient conditions to identify concerning changes and mitigate symptoms.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
- Participated in educational activities such as seminars or classes related to emergency nursing practices.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Cared for patients experiencing acute traumas, including cardiac arrests, strokes and gunshot wounds.
- Provided emotional support for patients and their families during times of stress.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Participated in professional development programs to stay current with advances in emergency nursing practice.
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines for appropriate nursing interventions.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives within the Emergency Department setting.
- Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations utilizing advanced emergency skills.
Nurse Extern
Raleigh General Hospital
Beckley, West Virginia
06.2022 - 11.2023
- Assisted staff with passing meal trays and feeding patients.
- Prepared and maintained patient documentation and electronic health records.
- Recorded patient medical history and reported changes in condition to the nurse in charge.
- Collected patient specimens such as blood, urine, and sputum for laboratory testing.
- Helped maintain patient rooms, ensuring a clean and safe environment.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens for testing.
- Obtained vital signs and checked blood glucose levels of assigned patients.
- Assisted patients with daily living tasks by helping with bathing, changing clothes and trips to restroom.
- Demonstrated knowledge of infection control protocols while providing patient care services.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Monitor Technician
Raleigh General Hospital
Beckley, West Virginia
10.2019 - 06.2022
- Assisted in training technicians, medical students or other staff members.
- Performed basic clerical duties such as filing, copying, and faxing documents related to patient care.
- Observed cardiac monitors for arrhythmias or other irregularities.
- Maintained accurate records of patient observations and reported any abnormal findings to the nurse in charge.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Bluefield State University
Bluefield, WV12-2023
Bachelor of Science - Culinary Arts
Mountain State University
Beckley, WV05-2006
Associate in Business - Business
Mountain State University
Beckley, WV05-2006
Skills
- Infectious disease control
- Health screening
- Lab result interpretation
- IV management
- Medical assessment
- Precepting
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Care plan development
- Triage
- Airway management
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Pediatric advanced life support
- Trauma recovery
- Stroke patient care
- Active listening
- Decision-making
- Problem-solving
- Neonatal resuscitation
- Trauma nursing core course (TNCC)
- Compassionate and caring
- Multitasking Abilities
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Raleigh General Hospital
12.2023 - Current
Nurse Extern
Raleigh General Hospital
06.2022 - 11.2023
Monitor Technician
Raleigh General Hospital
10.2019 - 06.2022
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Bluefield State University
Bachelor of Science - Culinary Arts
Mountain State University
Associate in Business - Business
Mountain State University