Christina Avila
Virginia Beach,VA
Summary
Registered Nurse with experience at Sentara Princess Anne Hospital, specializing in medical-surgical, Stroke Specialty, and step-down care . Demonstrated knowledge in critical care and patient management, enhancing recovery outcomes through innovative practice projects and effective communication. Proven ability in wound care and fostering patient and caregiver education, significantly improving healing processes and compliance.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical/Registered Nurse, Step Down Unit
Sentara Princess Anne Hospital
06.2023 - Current
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, (Quiet-Times on units and Patient/Staff Outcomes) nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Wound Care Representative and for Unit
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Monitored hemodynamic variances to identify signs of life-threatening complications.
Patient Care Technician Float/Unit Patient Care Technician
Sentara Princess Anne Hospital
04.2019 - 06.2023
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Bryant And Stratton College - Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach, VA04.2023
Skills
- Health screening
- ADL Assistance
- Wound Care
- Mobility Assistance
- Chart updating
- Lab result interpretation
- Critical Care
- Patient Management
- Data Collection
- Acute care expertise
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Clinical judgment
- Infection control measures
- Patient Monitoring
- Some clinical hours shadowing in Endoscopy as RN
- Some clinical hours shadowing in ICU
Certification
- NIHSS: 7/31/2024 - 7/31/2025
- ALS
- BLS
- Handle With Care
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical/Registered Nurse, Step Down Unit
Sentara Princess Anne Hospital
06.2023 - Current
Patient Care Technician Float/Unit Patient Care Technician
Sentara Princess Anne Hospital
04.2019 - 06.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Bryant And Stratton College - Virginia Beach
- NIHSS: 7/31/2024 - 7/31/2025
- ALS
- BLS
- Handle With Care
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