Christi Ostrom

• Successfully executed hospital staffing for all units while prioritizing efficient bed management and placement.
• Engaged in Bed Board Meetings and facilitated Staffing Meetings.
• Daily updates to EMResource, review of Teletracking, and the NATE Tool to help improve patient flow throughout the hospital.

• Collaboration with Charge Nurse's • Attendance and management of patient flow for hospital codes, traumas, STEMIs, strokes and thrombectomy interventions • Daily communication with the executive leadership team to collaborate on goals and help resolve any problems that may arise. • Use of the Facility Scheduler and Staffing Dashboard to ensure proper staffing assignments for the facility • Communication with Division to help promote appropriate ratios for all hospital units and to determine the need for balance loading and maintaining appropriate productivity levels

• Served on the Code Review Committee and contributed to improved patient outcomes.

• Bed management and staffing coordination, response to all codes, resource regarding clinical questions, policies and procedures, SCIP audit reviews, manage all departments in the absence of the Chief Nursing Officer
• Administrator for Patient Call Manager

• Responsible for coordinating bed management and staffing, served as team lead for codes. Able to step into the role of hospital administrator as needed.
• Interim case manager for 6 months
• Coordinated the annual skills fair, monthly ACLS, BLS and PALS classes, new employee orientations and competencies for staff.
• Enhanced efficiency through effective HealthStream administration.
• Served as Chair of Staffing Advisory Committee and Peer Review Committee.
• Assisted in the opening of a facility in 2009 and its subsequent closure in 2012.

• Demonstrated expertise in diverse areas including cardiothoracic surgery, continuous renal replacement therapy, intra-aortic balloon pump management, ventilator support, and neurological monitoring.
• Provided support in various units including Day Surgery, PCU, Telemetry Unit, and ER
• Active participation in the Wound Care Committee.
• Liaison between physicians, family members, and patients on complex end-of-life decisions within the intensive care unit.
• Mentored new nurses, improving overall unit competency and patient care standards.

• Delivered quality patient care across various hospital units, addressing staffing needs efficiently.
• Demonstrated adaptability in delivering excellent patient care while seamlessly transitioning between different units

• Successfully completed a Critical Care Internship
• Administered hands-on patient care for individuals undergoing kidney transplants, continuous renal replacement therapy, IABP insertion/removal, ventilator management. Oversaw and assessed neurological indicators.
• Contributed to the Policies and Procedure Committee
• Supported annual TB Mask In-Service by delivering education and ensuring compliance as an Educator and Compliance Nurse.
• As part of the documentation team, improved accuracy and reduced error rates.
• Provided life-saving interventions during emergency situations, stabilizing patients and preventing further complications.
• Managed critical care patients with complex medical conditions, providing compassionate care and support to families.

• Contributed to the provision of quality care for patients in Pre-op, Recovery, and Day Surgery settings
• Proficiently certified as a Phlebotomist, experienced in conducting EKG's and facilitating transportation for post-operative patients.
• Improved patient satisfaction by handling queries and concerns with empathy and professionalism.
• Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.