Christie Rivard
Macomb,Michigan
Summary
Dedicated and client-focused advanced practice nurse with 19 years of nursing experience providing safe and competent care to a wide variety of patients. Aiming to leverage experience and knowledge to effectively fill a relevant position within a patient-centered healthcare organization
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Ascension St. John Hospital
Detroit, Michigan
05.2005 - Current
- Actively participates in the peri-operative care of surgical patients in a metropolitan, Level I trauma facility within its 18 surgical suites
- Effectively fulfills the role of circulating/scrub nurse in an array of surgical specialties including general surgery, ENT, vascular, orthopedics, GYN, plastics, neurosurgery, transplant, urology and pediatrics
- Serves as preceptor, mentor, role model and leader to the apprentice nurse while successfully linking nursing theory into clinical application
- Duties also include acting as charge nurse to coordinate the operative team in the role of surgical board runner
- Actively involved in the development and implementation of safety and quality measures to help promote surgical proficiency and reduce adverse outcomes
Medical Safety Specialist
Medtronic
Mansfield, Massachusetts
09.2020 - 09.2022
- Provided medical expertise and assessment to support patient safety throughout the lifecycle
- Critically assessed and escalated newly identified safety issues per business unit process for investigation, assessment, and action
- Provided technical and clinical information regarding product usage and performance, specifically as it relates to patient safety
- Responsible for providing review of medical literature for post-market product surveillance under general supervision
- Critically assessed and escalated newly identified safety issues per business unit processes for investigation assessment and action
Nurse Practitioner
Ascension St. John Hospital
Detroit, Michigan
07.2018 - 06.2022
- Performed and documented complete patient histories and assessments via observation, interview and physical examination in the peri-operative setting
- Ordered and obtained relevant diagnostic testing, including imaging studies and laboratory tests, for the pre and postoperative patient
- Adhered to hospital procedures, policies and protocols to support patient safety.
- Requested consultations from other services/specialties as warranted to promote positive patient outcomes
- Assumed joint responsibility with the medical staff to ensure that orders and plan of care, as they relate to patient outcomes, are carried out effectively Responded to emergencies and to changes in conditions of the surgical patient in the peri-operative setting
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
Nurser Practitioner
Michigan Breast Specialists
Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan
04.2016 - 04.2018
- Obtained patient histories and performed assessments via observation, interview and physical examination
- Ordered, performed and interpreted relevant diagnostic studies
- Provided direct treatment and management of acute and chronic health conditions via prescriptive authority or referral to other healthcare providers or community resources
- Counseled and educated patient and their families concerning preventative health, treatment options and community resources
- Effectively and adequately documented delivery of healthcare in accordance with specific specialty area standards and policy
- Assumed joint responsibility with medical staff to ensure orders and plan of care were executed appropriately
- Performed in-office procedures of core privileges to include incision and drainage, cyst and seroma aspirations, wound packing and dressing changes in compliance with physician orders
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Teamed with physicians to provide comprehensive patient care, referrals and high-risk management strategies.
- Explained medications and side effects to patients, family members and caregivers, and thoroughly reviewed physician-ordered tests.
- Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis and prevention.
- Supported patients in maintaining prescribed regimen of care.
Registered Nurse
Ascension St. John Hospital
Detroit, Michigan
01.2004 - 05.2005
- Provided direct nursing care and treatment to the ill, injured and recovering patient on a 28 -bed medical/surgical unit, specializing in neurology/neurosurgery, urology and trauma
- Assured quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards; measuring outcomes against patient care goals and standards; making or recommending necessary adjustments; following hospital and nursing division's philosophies and standards of care as established by the state board of nursing
- Collaborated with other health care professionals and functioned as a team player to provide complete care by implementing effective utilization of the nursing process while effectively managing a team of medical support personnel
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Oakland University
Rochester, Michigan05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Oakland University
Rochester, Michigan05.2010
Associate of Science - Nursing
Macomb Community College
Charter Township Of Clinton, Michigan10.2003
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, Michigan05.1999
Affiliations
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, State of Michigan
Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, American Association of Nurse Practitioners BLS/CPR
Active memberships in Association of Peri Operative Registered Nurses (AORN), American Nurses Association (ANA) and National Consortium of Breast Centers (NCBC)
Timeline
Medical Safety Specialist
Medtronic
09.2020 - 09.2022
Nurse Practitioner
Ascension St. John Hospital
07.2018 - 06.2022
Nurser Practitioner
Michigan Breast Specialists
04.2016 - 04.2018
Registered Nurse
Ascension St. John Hospital
05.2005 - Current
Registered Nurse
Ascension St. John Hospital
01.2004 - 05.2005
Master of Science - Nursing
Oakland University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Oakland University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Macomb Community College
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Central Michigan University