Christina Cheatham
Hobbs,United States
Summary
Registered Nurse with 12+ years of experience working in VA Clinic, Medical/Surgical floor, Emergency room, Operating room, and Cardiac Cath lab. Knowledgeable Care Manager with a strong background in overseeing patient care plans and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams. Proven track record of improving patient outcomes through comprehensive care assessments and personalized intervention strategies. Demonstrated expertise in utilizing effective communication and problem-solving skills to enhance patient satisfaction and streamline care processes.
Overview
1
1
Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Care Manager, PACT RN BSN
West Texas VA Clinic/Hobbs CBOC
01.2023 - Current
- Lab Tech, Specialty CVT
- Coordinated patient care plans to enhance service delivery and improve health outcomes.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and develop tailored interventions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care across multiple services.
- Educated patients on health management strategies, fostering self-advocacy and informed decision-making.
- Assessed clients and developed plans to meet needs.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families through empathetic listening and compassionate communication techniques.
- Managed complex caseloads, ensuring timely assessment, intervention, and documentation for optimal care outcomes.
Emergency Room/Charge Nurse/Preceptor
Nor-Lea General Hospital
12.2019 - 12.2023
- Charge Nurse from March 2020-present, preceptor in 2020-present
- Coordinated multidisciplinary team efforts to enhance patient outcomes and streamline communication.
- Supervised daily operations of emergency department, ensuring efficient patient flow and quality care.
- Implemented triage protocols to prioritize patient care based on severity and urgency of conditions.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Mentored junior nurses, fostering professional growth and promoting a strong team environment within the emergency department.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Operating Room/PACU
Nor-Lea General Hospital
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Monitored patient vital signs post-anesthesia to ensure stable recovery and early detection of complications.
- Administered medications and managed pain relief protocols according to established guidelines.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care and recovery expectations for enhanced understanding.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
Cardiac Cath Lab RN/Tech
Lea Regional Medical Center
03.2017 - 11.2019
- Nuclear Stress Lab Nurse
- Pain Management Nurse
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on health management and recovery processes.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Triage/Charge Nurse/RN
Nor-Lea General Hospital
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Charge Nurse 2014-2017
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Streamlined nursing workflows for increased efficiency and improved patient outcomes.
- Advocated for patient needs, resulting in improved patient outcomes and satisfaction.
Medical/Surgical Floor/Charge Nurse
Nor-Lea General Hospital
07.2013 - 08.2014
- Charge nurse from Jan 2014-aug 2014
- Developed and implemented patient care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
- Monitored patient outcomes, identifying areas for improvement in care delivery processes.
- Streamlined medication administration processes, improving accuracy and reducing errors.
- Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
- Reduced medication errors by establishing stringent medication administration procedures.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Education
Bachelor - Nursing
Eastern New Mexico University
Portales, New Mexico01-2023
Associate - Nursing
New Mexico Junior College
Hobbs, New Mexico01-2013
Skills
- Care planning
- Case assessments
- Clinical documentation
- Service coordination
- Medication reviews
- Patient education
- Workflow coordination
- Quality improvement
- HIPAA guidelines
- Schedule management
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Process improvement
- Basic life support for health care providers (BLS)
- Immunizations
Certification
BLS
CREDENTIALS
- Board Examination 2013
- License, State of New Mexico 2013
DAISY Award 2023
Received Daisy award nomination
Won DAISY award in 2023
Employee of the Month 2024 for WTVAHCS
Received DAISY award nomination in 2026
Timeline
Care Manager, PACT RN BSN
West Texas VA Clinic/Hobbs CBOC
01.2023 - Current
Operating Room/PACU
Nor-Lea General Hospital
10.2021 - 05.2022
Emergency Room/Charge Nurse/Preceptor
Nor-Lea General Hospital
12.2019 - 12.2023
Cardiac Cath Lab RN/Tech
Lea Regional Medical Center
03.2017 - 11.2019
Triage/Charge Nurse/RN
Nor-Lea General Hospital
01.2014 - 01.2017
Medical/Surgical Floor/Charge Nurse
Nor-Lea General Hospital
07.2013 - 08.2014
Associate - Nursing
New Mexico Junior College
Bachelor - Nursing
Eastern New Mexico University