Christi M. Nuechterlein
Fort Wayne,IN
Summary
As a dedicated and compassionate Baccalaureate prepared Registered Nurse and Christian mother I am seeking a position as a School Nurse at Emmanuel Christian School. I have had the pleasure of watching the school grow in not only capacity over the last 2 years but also in love and servitude. I am passionate about the opportunity to use my nursing skills alongside my faith to help create a safe and supportive environment where students can thrive emotionally, physically, and spiritually. I see school nursing as more than just implementation of first-aide and annual screening management; it is a chance to create a positive Christ-Centered environment, focused on wellness. Wellness that extends beyond the student body, but also to the staff and all ECS families. It would be an honor and privilege for me to serve as a school nurse at Emmanuel!
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Stay at Home Mom
Nuechterlein Homestead
09.2019 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility
- Work flexible hours 24hours/day, 7 days/week, 365 days/year!
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Passionate about learning and continual improvement.
- Committed to raising my family to serve the Lord.
Neonatal Intensive Care Registered Nurse
Parkivew Regional Medical Center
04.2017 - 08.2019
- applied nursing assessments of neonatal infants with appropriate interventions for the health and wellbeing of the child.
- provided education to infant caregivers during hospitalization and in preparation for a successful and timely discharge to home.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to identify potential issues or complications in a timely manner, taking appropriate action to mitigate risks.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic tests and invasive procedures as needed while maintaining strict adherence to established safety guidelines.
- Monitored patients'' vital signs and responded promptly to changes or abnormalities, maintaining patient stability and preventing complications.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and providing high-quality care in the ICU setting.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments for critically ill patients, developing individualized care plans to address their unique medical needs.
- Advocated for patients' healthcare needs and preferences, collaborating with physicians to ensure that individualized treatment plans were developed.
Nursing Service Manager
Parkview Hospital Randallia
05.2014 - 04.2017
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict safety protocols and providing ongoing staff training on proper equipment use.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with staff and multiple members of the healthcare team to build rapport and trust.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations for staff members, offering constructive feedback and facilitated professional development opportunities.
- Streamlined scheduling procedures,
- Responsible for nursing and nursing assistant employees (including hiring, coaching, disciplinary action, and termination, certification, licensure, and continuing education)
- Successful Involvement and collaboration with the design team for the renovation and relocation of a medical surgical unit within the hospital.
Clinical Nurse Liaison
Covenent Care
07.2013 - 05.2014
- Educated patients and families on available resources, ensuring informed decision-making during the transition process.
- Assisted in the development of marketing strategies to promote facility services within the local healthcare community.
- Streamlined care coordination by facilitating timely admissions and discharges for patients transitioning between facilities across Fort Wayne and surrounding communities
Director of Nursing
Angels of Mercy Homecare
08.2012 - 06.2013
- Responsible for the initiation and growth of new area branch office. Responsible for 12 employees including hiring, orientation, coaching, and continuing education
- Management of over 75 patients covering 5 counties in Northeast Indiana
- Goal oriented regarding reduction in current re-hospitalization rate and improving patient outcomes
- Knowledgeable regarding ICD-9 Coding and Oasis Documentation
Nursing Service Manager
Parkview Hospital Randallia
09.2008 - 08.2012
- Responsible for a 26 bed ICU, in addition to a 5 bed CCU at an outlying facility.
- Accountable for critical care patient population outcomes.
- Responsible for 102 employees including hiring, coaching, disciplinary action, and termination, certification, licensure, and continuing education
- Decreased unit specific VAP (Ventilator Associated Pneumonia) rate to zero from Nov. 2008-Dec. 2010
- Involvement in LEAN initiatives including; bed management, housewide skin assessment/documentation, system wide sepsis screening and treatment and decentralized equipment for the Regional Medical Center
- Housewide committee involvement: Code Blue, Safe Patient Handoff, Skin Assessment, Physician/Nurse Collaboration
Case Management Specialist
Parkview Hospital
08.2006 - 09.2008
- Responsible for the implementation and specialization of safe and effective discharge plans of medically and/or psychologically complex patients.
- Provide coordination of care for my specific patients and specific patient populations through collaboration with numerous internal and external agencies, departments, and resources.
- Knowledgeable regarding Medicare and Medicaid guidelines in the hospital, home, and skilled nursing facility levels of care.
- Passionate about providing the best in care for the patients I serve through care coordination, education, and resource utilization to promote optimal outcomes, and cost effective and preventative healthcare.
- Housewide committee involvement: Readmission Focus Committee
- Involvement in Housewide LEAN initiatives including: Discharge Process from admission through dismissal, Implementation and ongoing improvement of compliance with the Important Message from Medicare
Registered Nurse Clinical Level II
Lutheran Hospital
05.2004 - 08.2006
- Provided skilled care of critically complex patients through bedside nursing care and implementation of critical care pathways and careplans
- On a daily basis worked intra- and extra- departmentally to ensure continuity and excellence in healthcare for our patient population
- Precepted new nursing staff and students
- Provided education to patients and their family members in regards to pre and post surgical interventions and discharge care
- Member of the Bereavement Committee
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Saint Francis
Fort Wayne, IN05-2004
Skills
- Wound care assessment and management
- Medication administration and documentation
- Friendly and positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solver
- Attention to detail
- Flexible and adaptable
- Dependable and responsible
Timeline
Stay at Home Mom
Nuechterlein Homestead
09.2019 - Current
Neonatal Intensive Care Registered Nurse
Parkivew Regional Medical Center
04.2017 - 08.2019
Nursing Service Manager
Parkview Hospital Randallia
05.2014 - 04.2017
Clinical Nurse Liaison
Covenent Care
07.2013 - 05.2014
Director of Nursing
Angels of Mercy Homecare
08.2012 - 06.2013
Nursing Service Manager
Parkview Hospital Randallia
09.2008 - 08.2012
Case Management Specialist
Parkview Hospital
08.2006 - 09.2008
Registered Nurse Clinical Level II
Lutheran Hospital
05.2004 - 08.2006
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Saint Francis
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