Christie Manning
Shreveport,Louisiana
Summary
Experienced with advanced cardiovascular care and critical patient management. Utilizes comprehensive clinical knowledge to deliver high-quality nursing care in intensive settings. Track record of effective communication and teamwork to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Registered Nurse, CVICU
Christus HIghland Medical Center
Shreveport, LA
10.2009 - Current
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent and geriatric ICU patients.
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations.
- Administered complex medication regimens and monitored patient responses in high-acuity settings.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Performed patient assessments and adjusted care plans accordingly.
- Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
- Supervised new employees and student nurses to promote adherence to established patient care standards and practices.
- Assessed broad range of patients with coronary artery disease requiring Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting, Intra-aortic Balloon Pumps, Impellas, Respiratory Failure, Acute Kidney failure, Video Assisted Thoracotomy surgeries, Transcarotid Artery Revascularization, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement, diabetic ketoacidosis and sepsis.
- Assisted with invasive CVICU procedures, such as central line and arterial line placements, ensuring aseptic technique and patient comfort throughout the process.
PRN Registered Nurse-MICU
University Health
Shreveport, Louisiana
04.2016 - 04.2018
- Cultivated rapport with patients and caregivers, utilizing effective communication with parents and children of all age groups.
- Cared for patients in 16-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Agency Registered Nurse, ICU
Priority Medical Staffing
Shreveport, Louisiana
05.2007 - 10.2009
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent and geriatric ICU patients.
- Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.
- Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families’ cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Travel Staff RN
Trustaff Travel Nursing
Cincinnati, OH
01.2006 - 04.2006
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Worked with interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop, implement and manage care plans, ensuring inclusion of patients' individual needs.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Cared for patients in 24-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
Staff Registered Nurse
Willis-Knighton Health System-Bossier
Bossier City, LA
08.2002 - 01.2006
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical ability, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LA08-2002
High School Diploma -
Northwood High School
Shreveport, LA05-1993
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Nursing documentation
- Care plan management
- Medication Administration
- Critical care
- Teamwork
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Patient Advocacy
- Compassionate and Patient
- Health education
Certification
Basic Life Support
American Heart Association
Issued 4/07/2025 and Renew by 4/2027
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
American Heart Association
Issued 4/07/2025 and Renew by 4/2027
Timeline
PRN Registered Nurse-MICU
University Health
04.2016 - 04.2018
Charge Registered Nurse, CVICU
Christus HIghland Medical Center
10.2009 - Current
Agency Registered Nurse, ICU
Priority Medical Staffing
05.2007 - 10.2009
Travel Staff RN
Trustaff Travel Nursing
01.2006 - 04.2006
Staff Registered Nurse
Willis-Knighton Health System-Bossier
08.2002 - 01.2006
High School Diploma -
Northwood High School
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northwestern State University of Louisiana