Christie Metz
Columbia,SC
Summary
Driven and empathetic healthcare professional with strong commitment to patient care and well-being. Adept at fostering collaborative environments, demonstrating patience, and displaying persuasive communication skills that enhance patient outcomes and team dynamics. Generous nature and deep empathy enable effective support and advocacy for patients and families. Committed to continuous learning and applying comprehensive nursing knowledge to deliver high-quality care.
Pharmaceutical professional with comprehensive background in medication management, patient care, and regulatory compliance. Proven ability to enhance therapeutic outcomes through collaboration and adaptation to evolving healthcare needs. Strong expertise in pharmacology, prescription accuracy, and patient counseling. Reliable team player with results-driven approach and excellent communication skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Recovery Solutions
Columbia, SC
03.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs for ongoing assessments.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement personalized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on treatment protocols, enhancing understanding of mental health conditions.
- Conducted risk assessments to identify potential safety concerns and mitigate crises effectively.
- Supervised nursing staff, ensuring adherence to best practices and regulatory standards.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Surgery Scheduler
Smythe Rich, MD
Columbia, SC
01.2023 - Current
- Educated patients on pre-surgery requirements, such as fasting protocols or medication adjustments, resulting in fewer complications on the day of the procedure
- Handled urgent requests effectively, prioritizing cases requiring immediate attention while also balancing routine surgery demands appropriately
- Arranged pre-operative and post-operative appointments for surgical patients
- Expertly managed planning, scheduling, and coordination of outpatient procedures
Registered Nurse
Three Rivers Behavioral Health
West Columbia, South Carolina
08.2024 - 02.2025
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess changes in patient conditions, recognize complications and intervene appropriately.
- Managed multiple tasks while providing timely, high quality patient care.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and hospital policies.
- Demonstrated strong communication skills to collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Provided direct patient care, including assessment and evaluation of health status, development of individualized plans of care and implementation of nursing interventions.
- Monitored vital signs as part of ongoing assessment process.
- Maintained a safe environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and safety protocols.
- Kept accurate records and charts related to medications and treatments according to policies, procedures, and physician orders.
- Performed ongoing patient assessments, notifying supervising clinician of abnormal findings.
Surgery Coordinator
Midland ENT
Columbia, SC
10.2014 - 12.2022
- Assist in medical procedures
- Schedule outpatient/inpatient surgical procedures
- Correspond with insurance to ensure coverage
- Medication review
- Monitor for drug interactions
Pharmacist
CVS Pharmacy
Irmo, SC
01.2003 - 05.2013
- Supervised daily pharmacy operations, ensuring compliance with regulations and safety standards.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to optimize patient medication management plans.
- Mentored junior pharmacists and pharmacy technicians on best practices and professional development.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced workflow efficiency and reduced wait times for customers.
- Conducted comprehensive medication reviews to ensure accuracy and appropriateness of prescriptions.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Midlands Technical College
08-2024
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
University of South Carolina
Columbia, South Carolina, SC12-2003
Skills
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Direct patient care
- Documentation and charting
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient education and counseling
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient monitoring
- Patient and family advocacy
Certification
- Nursing, ADN
- BLS
- ACLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Recovery Solutions
03.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
Three Rivers Behavioral Health
08.2024 - 02.2025
Surgery Scheduler
Smythe Rich, MD
01.2023 - Current
Surgery Coordinator
Midland ENT
10.2014 - 12.2022
Pharmacist
CVS Pharmacy
01.2003 - 05.2013
Associate of Science - Nursing
Midlands Technical College
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
University of South Carolina