Hi, I’m
Christina Barger RN BSN
Levittown,PA
Success is walking from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm.
Winston Churchill
Summary
Highly motivated registered nurse with extensive experience in overseeing nursing staff and efficiently managing patient care processes. Utilizes strong leadership skills to ensure the highest standards of patient care and team performance. Possesses in-depth knowledge of healthcare regulations and best practices in nursing supervision. Committed to delivering exceptional healthcare services and promoting a positive work environment.
Overview
17
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Masonic Villages
RN Supervisor
08.2015 - Current
Job overview
- Responsible for overseeing a large campus of approximately 120 skilled beds, 80 AL beds, and countless independent living elders.
- Managed critical situations calmly and efficiently, providing guidance to the nursing team during emergencies.
- Served as an approachable leader who consistently addressed concerns raised by both nursing staff and families regarding patient care issues or operational challenges within the unit effectively resolving them promptly whenever possible.
- Cultivated an atmosphere of teamwork and open communication among staff members, resulting in a more cohesive work environment and greater job satisfaction for the nursing team.
- Ensured accurate documentation of patient information in electronic medical records system for optimal data integrity and accessibility across healthcare providers.
- Established strong relationships with interdisciplinary teams for seamless coordination of patient care services.
- Decreased hospital readmission rates through diligent monitoring of high-risk patients and proactive interventions as needed.
- Reduced medication errors by providing thorough training and supervision to nursing staff.
- Streamlined nurse scheduling, ensuring adequate coverage and minimizing overtime expenses.
- Spearheaded and implemented new projects to expand scope of engagement.
Lower Bucks Homecare
Nurse Liaison
05.2013 - 08.2015
Job overview
- Obtain referrals for home care and pertinent information for continued care.
- Promoted the company by networking to local hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and doctors offices.
- Planned and executed several community outreach projects such as health fairs for the elderly.
Langhorne Gardens Nursing and Rehab
Registered Nurse Supervisor
06.2010 - 08.2015
Job overview
- 120 bed facility with rehab and long-term residents
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during challenging situations.
- Addressed patient concerns promptly by investigating issues thoroughly and collaborating with appropriate personnel to resolve problems efficiently.
- Managed staffing schedules, ensuring adequate coverage for all shifts while minimizing overtime costs.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Mentored junior nurses in clinical decision-making skills, fostering their professional growth and development.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs, and ancillary staff.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
Alliance Health Care Resources
Call Center Nurse
03.2010 - 03.2011
Job overview
- Efficiently answered multiple calls for Shire Pharmaceuticals and Cordis drug eluding stents.
- Enhanced call center efficiency by collaborating with fellow nurses to address high call volumes and prioritize urgent cases.
- Counseled patients via telephone according to established guidelines and protocols, advising on provider-established plans of care.
- Reported adverse drug event to FDA and manufacturer.
Kirkland Village
Nursing Supervisor
09.2008 - 03.2010
Job overview
- 38 bed Skilled nursing unit and 20 bed Dementia unit
- Overseeing several CNA's and LPN's while performing medicine passes and all typical Registered nurse duties including wound care and Medicare charting
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
Montgomery Hospital
Telemetry Nurse
06.2007 - 07.2008
Job overview
- Managed an assignment of up to seven patients.
- Administered heart and blood pressure medication to cardiac patients as prescribed by physicians.
- Provided patients with information on such subjects as side effects from medications and benefits of proper nutrition to help promote better outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes during hospital stays.
- Improved communication within the healthcare team by maintaining accurate documentation of telemetry data and patient assessments.
- Facilitated seamless transitions between units by coordinating handoffs with other nurses during shift changes or transfers.
- Educated patients on their conditions, treatment options, and lifestyle modifications to prevent future health issues.
- Managed complex cardiac cases with skillful prioritization of tasks while simultaneously assessing multiple patients'' conditions.
- Effectively utilized electronic health records systems for efficient documentation of patient data.
- Interpreting cardiac monitors, performing EKG's, responding to chest pain per protocol, and responding to codes
- Also provided care for a wide variety of orthopedic, mental health, hospice, ICU and CCU patients.
Education
Kaplan UniversityTampa, FL
Bachelor of Science from the Science of Nursing
05.2012
University Overview
- Summa Cum Laude
- Golden Key National Honor Society
- GPA: 3.98
Bucks County Community CollageNewtown, PA
Accosiates from the Science of Nursing
05.2007
Skills
- Customer service
- Acute care
- Conflict Management
- Dementia Care
- Communication skills
- Nursing documentation
- Clinical assessment
- Clinical leadership
- Quality improvement
- HIPAA compliance
- Compassionate care
- Clinical documentation
- Patient education
- Critical thinking
- Patient advocacy
- Training and mentoring
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Staff scheduling
- Employee performance evaluations
- Risk management
- Electronic medical record software
- Drug utilization review
- Employee recruitment and hiring
- Medicare compliance
- Quality control
- Risk analysis
Accomplishments
Completion and implementation of Eden training.
Completion of Clifton Strengths training.
Certification
- CPR/AED Certification ID#27ABA4
- RN in PA RN584187
- RN in NJ 26NR17989400
- RN in NY (in process)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
RemoteImportant To Me
Work-life balanceFlexible work hoursWork from home optionInterests
Reading
Painting
Software
SigmaCare
Point Click Care
Microsoft products
Zoom
Timeline
RN Supervisor
Masonic Villages
08.2015 - Current
Nurse Liaison
Lower Bucks Homecare
05.2013 - 08.2015
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Langhorne Gardens Nursing and Rehab
06.2010 - 08.2015
Call Center Nurse
Alliance Health Care Resources
03.2010 - 03.2011
Nursing Supervisor
Kirkland Village
09.2008 - 03.2010
Telemetry Nurse
Montgomery Hospital
06.2007 - 07.2008
Bucks County Community Collage
Accosiates from the Science of Nursing
Kaplan University
Bachelor of Science from the Science of Nursing
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