Christina Brucker
Glenshaw,PA
Summary
Accomplished RIC RN at AHN Wexford Hospital, adept in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration for enhanced patient outcomes. Proven mentorship increased staff retention, while expertise in diverse work environments and patient care coordination improved health results. Skilled in both advanced clinical practices and empathetic patient communication, ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
RIC RN
AHN Wexford Hospital
2021.11 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Responded to in-house code blue, rapid response, and stroke alerts
- Transported patients to test and stay with critical patients
- Inserted IV's and drawing bloodwork
Registry RN
AHN Wexford
2021.09 - 2021.11
- Enhanced patient care by conducting thorough assessments and developing individualized nursing plans.
- Conducted ongoing evaluations of patients'' vital signs, adjusting care plans as necessary for changing conditions.
- Implemented strategies for pain management tailored to individual patients'' needs while adhering to regulatory guidelines.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop effective treatment plans, prioritizing patient needs and preferences.
- Improved patient outcomes with timely interventions and accurate documentation of medical conditions.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers, facilitating clear communication regarding treatment plans and goals of care.
- Streamlined communication among multidisciplinary teams for optimal patient care coordination.
- Utilized evidence-based practice to guide clinical decision-making, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
- Assisted in the training of new nurses, sharing expertise and best practices for quality patient care delivery.
- Promoted a healing environment through compassionate bedside manner and empathetic listening skills.
- Managed multiple patients simultaneously in high-stress situations, maintaining a calm demeanor and efficient workflow.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
Clinical RN
AHN McCandless Hospital
2020.01 - 2021.07
- Performed telemedicine with healthcare providers.
- Provided direct patient care to coronavirus patients.
- Applied advanced clinical knowledge in emergency situations, stabilizing critically ill patients until further treatment could be initiated.
- Acted as a liaison between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals, fostering open lines of communication.
- Served as a preceptor for new staff members, ensuring proper orientation and training for seamless integration into the team.
- Managed challenging cases with a focus on critical thinking and clinical reasoning, resulting in improved decision making.
- Coordinated with healthcare providers to facilitate timely referrals for specialized treatments or evaluations.
- Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention.
- Educated patients and families to increase understanding of condition and best ways to manage.
- Monitored patients, evaluated results, and recommended further courses of treatment to quickly improve patient outcomes.
- Utilized evidence-based practice to assess and provide care for patients.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Registry RN
West Penn Hospital
2016.01 - 2020.09
- Floated to Critical Care, Step-Down, Burn, Med-Surg, Observation, Surgical, and Rehab units.
- Responded rapidly to emergent situations, stabilizing patients and orchestrating appropriate interventions as needed.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop effective treatment plans, prioritizing patient needs and preferences.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers, facilitating clear communication regarding treatment plans and goals of care.
- Reduced hospital readmissions, providing comprehensive discharge planning and patient education.
- Streamlined communication among multidisciplinary teams for optimal patient care coordination.
- Utilized evidence-based practice to guide clinical decision-making, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
- Assisted in the training of new nurses, sharing expertise and best practices for quality patient care delivery.
- Managed multiple patients simultaneously in high-stress situations, maintaining a calm demeanor and efficient workflow.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Critical Care RN
UPMC Passavant Hospital - McCandless
2008.07 - 2016.01
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Monitored hemodynamic parameters and analyzed complex data sets, making appropriate adjustments to treatment plans based on patient response.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses entering the critical care field, sharing knowledge and expertise to facilitate successful integration into the team.
- Demonstrated a high level of adaptability in adjusting to ever-changing patient acuity levels within the critical care unit, ensuring consistent delivery of safe and effective nursing care.
- Managed multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining focus on providing exceptional patient-centered care within a fast-paced critical care environment.
- Utilized advanced assessment skills to quickly identify changes in patient condition requiring intervention or escalation of care.
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering pa catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tubes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams during daily rounds to develop individualized treatment plans based on specific patient needs and goals.
- Led the rapid response team in emergency situations, showcasing strong clinical judgment and decision-making abilities under pressure.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration by effectively communicating with physicians, therapists, and support staff to ensure optimal patient care.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Facilitated smooth transitions of care between critical care and other hospital units by maintaining effective communication with receiving staff and providing thorough handoff reports.
- Performed invasive procedures such as central line insertions or arterial catheter placements with precision and confidence when necessary for optimal patient outcomes.
- Streamlined workflow processes within the critical care unit, resulting in increased efficiency and improved patient satisfaction.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at reducing complications related to ventilator use, central line infections, and pressure ulcers.
- Assisted in the development of evidence-based protocols for the management of complex medical conditions, leading to better clinical outcomes.
Med-Surg RN
UPMC Passavant Hospital - McCandless
2007.04 - 2008.06
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
Graduate RN
UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
2006.06 - 2006.10
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
Nursing Assistant
UPMC Passavant Hospital - McCandless
2001.09 - 2006.06
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted in the training of new Nursing Assistants, sharing knowledge of best practices to improve overall department performance.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Enhanced continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift reports and maintaining clear communication with incoming staff members.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN06.2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Community College of Allegheny County
Pittsburgh, PA05.2006
Skills
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Basic Life Support
- Stroke Certification
Timeline
RIC RN
AHN Wexford Hospital
2021.11 - Current
Registry RN
AHN Wexford
2021.09 - 2021.11
Clinical RN
AHN McCandless Hospital
2020.01 - 2021.07
Registry RN
West Penn Hospital
2016.01 - 2020.09
Critical Care RN
UPMC Passavant Hospital - McCandless
2008.07 - 2016.01
Med-Surg RN
UPMC Passavant Hospital - McCandless
2007.04 - 2008.06
Graduate RN
UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
2006.06 - 2006.10
Nursing Assistant
UPMC Passavant Hospital - McCandless
2001.09 - 2006.06
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Community College of Allegheny County
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