CHRISTINA CHITWOOD
ONEIDA,TN
Summary
Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in long term care and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Supervisor
Huntsville Post Acute and Rehabilitation Center
05.2024 - Current
- Developed and distributed nursing assignments for unit employees that outlined individual and group tasks.
- Reviewed staffing patterns, quantities and nursing units' census to meet resident needs and budgetary controls.
- Coordinated nursing activities and staffing with health-related, therapeutic and support services to streamline service delivery.
- Enforced nursing practice standards and recommended unit and institution policies and procedures to boost medical care quality.
- Evaluated and monitored care and services throughout shift to improve quality levels.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
- Created customized care plans, working with families to assess and meet individual needs.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
Infection Control Nurse
Huntsville Post Acute and Rehabititation Center
01.2024 - Current
- Evaluated hospital-onset and healthcare-acquired infections by conducting root cause analysis.
- Set clear policies to improve success of infection control measures in departments.
- Implemented emergency actions for especially virulent or widespread infections.
- Presented findings to committees and public interest groups to spearhead necessary changes to policies and procedures.
- Surveilled ongoing infections to verify adequate data collection, control procedures and current staff interventions.
- Continuously maintained proper safety and took precautionary measures to avoid spread of disease and infection.
- Gathered and submitted data to regulatory agencies for mandatory report infections such as NHSN.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- 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.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Clinical Rotation
Roane State Community Collage
08.2022 - Current
- Head to toe assessment
- Treatment planning
- Patient communication
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Medication administration
- Assisting patient with personal hygiene
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Licensed Practical Nurse (Wound care)
Huntsville Post Acute and Rehabilitation Center
03.2022 - 03.2023
- Wound care(bandage changes, round with wound care NP, monitor wounds, orders, and documentation on wounds)
- Tracheostomy care
- Monitor and report changes in patient conditions to in house or on call physician
- Supervision of Certified Nursing Aids
- Instructed patients and caregivers on how to clean and dress wounds and how to prevent infections.
- Implemented plans to prevent pressure ulcers and other wound developments.
- Maintained comprehensive understanding of genitourinary, gastrointestinal and integumentary systems and provided treatment for wounds impacting them.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement interventions for wound healing and skin breakdown prevention.
- Treated and carefully tended to vascular and diabetic ulcers.
- Provided post-surgery treatment and care for patients with ostomies.
- Assessed and treated draining of wounds and burns.
Licensed Practical Nurse (Floor Nurse, Day Shift)
Huntsville Post Acute and Rehabilitation Center
06.2020 - 12.2020
- Gastrointestinal tube medication and tube feed administration
- Tracheostomy care
- Monitor and report changes in patient conditions to in house or on call physician
- Collect blood, urine, and other samples for laboratory testing
- Administer oral, topical, intramuscular, and intravenous medications
- Supervision of Certified Nursing Aids
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Administered basic patient care and treatments by dressing wounds, treating bedsores, and giving enemas
Licensed Practical Nurse (Floor Nurse, Night Shift)
Huntsville Post Acute and Rehabilitation Center
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Gastrointestinal tube medication and tube feed administration
- Tracheostomy care
- Assist residents with ADL's
- Insert peripheral Intravenous catheters
- Foley catheter insertion and monitoring
- Monitor and report changes in patient conditions to in house or on call physician
- Collect blood, urine, and other samples for laboratory testing
- Administer oral, topical, intramuscular, and intravenous medications
- Supervision of Certified Nursing Aids
Licensed Practical Nurse
Grace Primary Care
12.2017 - 01.2018
- Collect blood, urine, and other samples for laboratory testing
- Document patient current symptoms, vital signs, past medical history, allergies and current medications
- Assist physician with patient procedures
- Administer intramuscular injections
- Preform suture or staple removals
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Roane State Community Collage
HARRIMAN, TN04.2025
Diploma of Practical Nursing -
Tennessee Collage of Applied Technology
Huntsville, TN08.2013
Skills
- Ability to work directly with Physicians, patients and their families
- Effective time management and strategic decision-making
- Skilled in wound care
- Supervision of staff
- Patient education and counseling
- Accurate clinical documentation
- Experienced with electronic medical record systems
- Self motivation
- Patient evaluation skills
- Infection control enforcement
Certification
- Registered Nurse- Multi State Licenses
- Licensed Practical Nurse - Multi State licenses
- Intravenous Therapy Certified
Timeline
RN Supervisor
Huntsville Post Acute and Rehabilitation Center
05.2024 - Current
Infection Control Nurse
Huntsville Post Acute and Rehabititation Center
01.2024 - Current
Clinical Rotation
Roane State Community Collage
08.2022 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse (Wound care)
Huntsville Post Acute and Rehabilitation Center
03.2022 - 03.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse (Floor Nurse, Day Shift)
Huntsville Post Acute and Rehabilitation Center
06.2020 - 12.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse (Floor Nurse, Night Shift)
Huntsville Post Acute and Rehabilitation Center
01.2018 - 01.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse
Grace Primary Care
12.2017 - 01.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Roane State Community Collage
Diploma of Practical Nursing -
Tennessee Collage of Applied Technology
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