Christi Seiter
Fort Smith,Arkansas
Summary
Driven Registered Nurse from Mercy Fort Smith, adept in critical thinking and patient assessments, excels in delivering compassionate care and enhancing patient outcomes. Leveraged advanced skills in medication administration and emotional support to improve labor and delivery processes, achieving high patient satisfaction. Proven leader in advocating for patient and family needs, with a commitment to quality improvement and health promotion. Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Seasoned 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. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Mercy Fort Smith
7301 Rogers Ave Fort Smith AR
05.2001 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
- Managed epidural analgesia infusions and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
- Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
- Assisted obstetricians and midwives with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.
- Performed vital signs checks and administered vaccinations to infants following birth.
- Conducted comprehensive physical assessments and assisted with pain management.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve labor and delivery processes and patient outcomes.
- Administered medications accurately and safely under physician guidance during labor induction or augmentation processes.
- Educated expectant mothers on available pain management options during the birthing process while respecting individual preferences.
- Maintained a safe and sterile environment, ensuring optimal conditions for successful deliveries.
- Prevented infections by diligently adhering to proper hand hygiene standards as well as utilizing personal protective equipment when required.
- Promoted maternal-infant bonding by educating new parents on infant care techniques such as breastfeeding and skin-to-skin contact.
- Anticipated potential complications early in the labor process through vigilant assessment of both mother and fetus vital signs data.
- Advocated for patient autonomy by involving them in decision-making processes regarding their birth plan.
- Participated in regular departmental meetings, providing valuable insight and suggestions for improvement.
- Improved overall patient outcomes by continuously updating clinical knowledge through professional development opportunities.
- Reduced complications during childbirth by closely monitoring patients and providing timely interventions.
- Mentored new nursing staff members, sharing best practices and offering guidance to ensure a high level of patient care.
- Streamlined communication between healthcare providers, fostering a supportive atmosphere for patients and families.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between prenatal care, labor, delivery, postpartum care, ensuring continuity of care for patients.
- Increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, individualized care throughout the labor and delivery process.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices in labor and delivery procedures.
- Assisted physicians in performing complex medical procedures, including cesarean sections and forceps deliveries.
- Provided emotional support to patients experiencing difficult births or pregnancy complications.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
UAFS
Fort Smith, AR05.2002
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Antepartum care
- Electronic Fetal Heart Rate Interpretation
- Breastfeeding support
- Obstetric Emergency Response
- Newborn care
- Intrapartum Care
- IV Insertion
- Neonatal Resuscitation
- HIPAA Compliance
- Health Promotion
- Emotional Support
- Quality Improvement
- Postpartum Care
- Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP)
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Critical Thinking
- Patient and family advocacy
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Attention to Detail
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- Documentation
- Compassionate and Caring
- Patient Examination
- EMR / EHR
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Acute care expertise
- Delegation and Motivation
- Clear Patient Communication
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Decision-Making
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Intake and discharge
- Patient Care Assessment
- CPR/AED
- Diabetes management
- Vitals monitoring
- First Aid
- Emergency Diagnostics
- Oxygen saturation standards
Certification
CPR, Advanced fetal monitoring, NRP, Stable, OB emergency training
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Mercy Fort Smith
05.2001 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
UAFS