Christianne Reed
Canaan
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record of clinical leadership and compassionate care at DHMC. Expert in medication and IV administration, with a strong focus on improving patient outcomes and satisfaction. Mentored staff, enhancing team dynamics and patient care. Skilled in patient education and fostering physician collaboration.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
DHMC
06.2020 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families through active listening, empathy, and clear communication during challenging situations.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Managed complex wound care, including dressing changes, monitoring for signs of infection, and collaborating with wound care specialists as needed.
- Demonstrated flexibility in managing multiple priorities concurrently during high-stress periods while maintaining a calm demeanor.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies to minimize patient injuries and promote a safe environment within the medical-surgical unit.
- Mentored new staff members and nursing students, fostering a supportive learning environment within the unit.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
Nursing Supervisor
Watermark Retirement
06.2018 - 06.2020
- Promoted interdisciplinary collaboration by fostering strong relationships with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
- Mentored new nursing staff members to promote adherence to established best practices and foster professional growth.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Delegated tasks and provided leadership for 6 nurses and support personnel.
- Discussed patient care and treatment with care team members to optimize intervention plans and care delivery.
- Contributed to positive team dynamics as an approachable supervisor who actively listened to concerns from both patients and nurses.
- Answered questions and addressed concerns from employees via email, phone and in person.
- Streamlined workflow for nursing staff by conducting regular unit assessments and process improvements.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients when personnel was short-staffed.
- Increased staff retention through effective communication, mentorship, and professional development opportunities.
- Maintained strong commitment to patient care through dedicated case management and treatment delivery.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by addressing concerns promptly and ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality care.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
St.Vincents Medical Center
05.1985 - 06.2020
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families through active listening, empathy, and clear communication during challenging situations.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, personalized nursing care tailored to each individual''s needs.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Managed complex wound care, including dressing changes, monitoring for signs of infection, and collaborating with wound care specialists as needed.
- Managed caseload of 8 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies to minimize patient injuries and promote a safe environment within the medical-surgical unit.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Mentored new staff members and nursing students, fostering a supportive learning environment within the unit.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Chicago, IL06-2017
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Pre-and Post-operative care
- Clinical leadership
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Compassionate care
- Patient treatment planning
- Patient assessments
- HIPAA requirements
- Documentation and charting
- IV insertion
- Patient assessment
- Medical documentation
- Strong clinical judgment
- Pain management
- Electronic medical records
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Surgical procedures
- Physician collaboration
- Staff orientation
- Patient care
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
DHMC
06.2020 - Current
Nursing Supervisor
Watermark Retirement
06.2018 - 06.2020
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
St.Vincents Medical Center
05.1985 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
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