Christie Lawson
Oliver Springs,TN
Summary
Dedicated professional with a strong work ethic and commitment to excellence in all assigned tasks. Eager to learn and expand knowledge base, contributing to personal and organizational growth. Proven ability to assist colleagues and enhance team performance, making a valuable asset to any organization.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center
Knoxville, TN
01.2014 - Current
- Assessed and cared for patients in Medical/Surgical ICU
- Served as Shift Leader for the weekend Baylor shift on acute care floor
- Assessed and completed orders on Emergency Room patients
- Remained in contact with manager, house supervisor, and coworkers in order to provide the best possible care for our patients
- Worked in a team environment with the goal of providing excellent care and always putting patients first
Registered Nurse, Case Manager
Accelecare- Methodist Medical Wound Treatment Center
Oak Ridge, TN
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Assessed and cared for out-patients needing advanced wound therapy.
- Assisted the physician in deciding treatment options and planning of care
- Coordinated ancillary services for the treatment of patient's wounds by organizing home health, ordering supplies, following up on labs and cultures done, and ordering other advance wound treatment options.
- Worked in a team environment that focused on patient care and well being.
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center
Knoxville, TN
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Assessed and cared for patients in a variety of settings such as critical care, oncology, medical-surgical, and pulmonary.
- Floated to many different areas within the hospital to assist with staffing needs and patient care needs.
- Communicated with physicians and other staff about patient needs and concerns.
- Followed hospital policy and procedures to give the best care possible.
- Worked in a team environment that focused on patient care and well being.
Registered Nurse
Covenant Health Staffing
Knoxville, TN
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Assessed and cared for patients in a variety of settings such as critical care, oncology, medical-surgical, and pulmonary.
- Floated to many different areas within the hospital to assist with staffing needs and patient care needs.
- Communicated with physicians and other staff about patient needs and concerns.
- Followed hospital policy and procedures to give the best care possible.
- Worked in a team environment that focused on patient care and well being.
Registered Nurse
Blount Memorial Hospital
Maryville, TN
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Assessed and cared for patients in a 22 bed Coronary rehab unit.
- Communicated with physicians and other staff about patient needs and concerns.
- Followed hospital policy and procedures to give the best care possible.
- Worked in a team environment that focused on patient care and well being.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing, RN
Lincoln Memorial University
Harrogate, TN05.2006
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Clinical judgment
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Critical care
- Emergency care
Certification
- Certified in BLS, ACLS, and NIH
- Employee of the Month for November 2006
- Daily Times Reader's Choice 3rd Place Best Nurse May 2006
- Clinical Excellence Award 2019
- Daisy Award Nominee
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center
01.2014 - Current
Registered Nurse, Case Manager
Accelecare- Methodist Medical Wound Treatment Center
01.2011 - 01.2014
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center
01.2010 - 01.2011
Registered Nurse
Covenant Health Staffing
01.2008 - 01.2010
Registered Nurse
Blount Memorial Hospital
01.2006 - 01.2008
Associate of Science - Nursing, RN
Lincoln Memorial University