Christina Carlson
Kansas City,MO
Summary
Experienced Nurse looking for a position where skills are needed, in an environment that consists of teamwork between members, good communication, and positivity. Amazing with patient care and works well with families. Nursing judgement and skills that have been learned through years of nursing. Compact license and proficient with many charting systems.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
North Kansas City Health Systems
Kansas City, MO
05.2024 - Current
- Delivered comprehensive patient care across multiple departments within float pool environment.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized patient care plans.
- Monitored and assessed patient vital signs, responding promptly to changes in condition.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge instructions.
Float Pool Nurse
Mosaic Medical Center
St. Joseph, MO
02.2023 - 03.2024
- Worked at hospital on year contract, throughout the facility as a float pool nurse, including Ortho/Neuro, ROCU, step down, med/surg, telemetry, cardio/thoracic, requiring use of nursing skills from wound care to IV insertion, administering medications, and monitoring patience for any signs of decomposition. Nurses draw own blood. Flexible, changing floors on a daily basis.
Medical Surgical Nurse
Research Medical Center
KC, MO
02.2022 - 02.2023
- Worked as floor nurse at level one trauma hospital. Stabilizing patients and preparing them for discharge. Different levels of acuity on the floor, administering medications, and patient assessments. Report to physician and care team members using appropriate nursing judgement. Fast paced environment with heavy patient loads requiring good organizational skills and continuously monitoring for changes in patients care.
Home Health Case Manager/IV Team
Supplemental Healthcare
11.2020 - 01.2022
- Worked as case manager on IV team, for home health company. Monitoring and helping patients transition from hospital to home safely. Inserting access for infusions and Monitoring PICC lines, administering infusion medications, safely changing PICC line dressings and wound care. Leading care team PT, OT, Social workers, and Physician communication. Admitting and discharging patients. Patient and family education.
Registered Nurse
Crittenton Mental Health Hospital
KC, MO
11.2018 - 03.2019
- Taking care of teenage girls in the acute mental health facility, ages 12-18, with a range of mental health issues, that required empathy and the ability to de-escalate patient/patient’s. Learned how to safely restrain and administer emergency medications.
Floor Nurse
Signatures Mental Health Hospital
KC, MO
12.2017 - 09.2018
- Acute adult unit night shift, caring for patients with a wide variety of mental health issues, as well as physical conditions. Administering medications, assessing each patient for side effects, HI and SI, keeping unit safe and controlled. Working as a team with mental health technicians, knowing what ‘to do in a time of crisis.
Education
Associates Degree - Nursing
Concorde Career College
01.2012
Bachelors of Science - undefined
University of Missouri Kansas City
Kansas City05.2004
Skills
Epic
- Telemetry monitoring
- Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
Cerner
Meditech
Certification
- Nursing License, Compact states, 2012-12-14 – 2012041849
- BLS- 2023-10-16-245412443512
- ACLS
Accomplishments
ACLS certified
Telemetry certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
North Kansas City Health Systems
05.2024 - Current
Float Pool Nurse
Mosaic Medical Center
02.2023 - 03.2024
Medical Surgical Nurse
Research Medical Center
02.2022 - 02.2023
Home Health Case Manager/IV Team
Supplemental Healthcare
11.2020 - 01.2022
Registered Nurse
Crittenton Mental Health Hospital
11.2018 - 03.2019
Floor Nurse
Signatures Mental Health Hospital
12.2017 - 09.2018
Associates Degree - Nursing
Concorde Career College
Bachelors of Science - undefined
University of Missouri Kansas City