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Christina E Wood

Christina E Wood

Wonder Lake,IL

Summary

Compassionate and detail-oriented Registered Nurse with extensive experience in clinical behavioral health settings, pediatric home health care, direct patient care, and administrative management. Pre-nursing experience with geriatric and assisted living. Skilled in patient advocacy, comprehensive assessments, care planning, and interdisciplinary collaboration, ensuring seamless coordination of care. Adept at managing complex patient needs, providing education, and leveraging technology for documentation and communication. Highly organized and proactive, with a strong ability to work independently and problem-solve in dynamic healthcare environments. Excited to transition into case management, bringing a patient-centered approach and a commitment to any company's mission of improving health outcomes. Open to traveling to support patients and healthcare teams while effectively managing remote responsibilities.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Home Health Nurse

SERENITY HOME HEALTH CARE
10.2024 - Current
  • Educated patient and their families on disease management strategies, medication administration techniques, wound care procedures, and lifestyle modifications for optimal health outcomes
  • Assisted with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, mobility assistance to promote independence and maintain dignity
  • Collaborated with patient's external healthcare professionals such as physicians, therapists (physical/occupational/speech), social workers to provide holistic patient-centered care
  • Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.

Private Duty RN prn

Team Select Home Care pediatrics
01.2024 - Current
  • Assisted patients with ADLs while promoting independence
  • Administered medications via G-tube and managed respiratory care (suctioning, BiPAP/CPAP, cough assist)
  • Safely transferred patients and provided mobility support, including range of motion exercises
  • Conducted full-body assessments and monitored input/output
  • Documented all care accurately and accompanied patients to medical appointments and university
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.

Registered Nurse

Lake Behavioral Hospital
09.2022 - Current
  • Collaborated with physicians to assess and treat patients in rapidly changing conditions
  • Administered medications and monitored responses during scheduled and code events
  • Comfortably educated patients and families on diagnoses, treatments, and management options via phone and in person
  • Trained new nurses in techniques, standards, procedures, and safety
  • Updated and audit patient charts for accurate treatment records
  • Evaluated patient needs and connected them to optimal care providers
  • Advised on wound management, discharge plans, medication use, and disease management
  • Monitored patient conditions through lab work, EKG readings, and telemetry
  • Improved patient outcomes with evidence-based nursing interventions
  • Reduced hospital readmissions through discharge planning and follow-up care
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, holistic care
  • Prevented infections through strict control protocols and patient education
  • Promoted safety by participating in quality initiatives and training
  • Managed therapeutic milieu and challenging situations using de-escalation and crisis intervention
  • Prioritized nursing interventions based on patient acuity
  • Implemented fall prevention strategies, reducing patient falls
  • Served as a preceptor for nursing students
  • Complied with HIPAA laws to protect patient data
  • Facilitated communication, conflict resolution, and crisis intervention
  • Monitored behaviors and conditions, updating supervisors
  • Collaborated on initiatives to improve nursing satisfaction and retention


Mental Health Technician

Lake Behavioral Hospital
06.2022 - 09.2022
  • Managed patient activities and groups, collaborating with nursing staff to meet patient needs
  • Provided code assistance during crises
  • Conducted scheduled patient safety checks and documented results
  • Observed patient behaviors and reported unusual occurrences
  • Built positive relationships with clients
  • Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques
  • Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion for safety
  • Aided patients with meals, ADLs, and facility transfers
  • Facilitated group therapy sessions
  • Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings
  • Identified behaviors needing intervention and obtained assistance
  • Escorted patients to meals, activities, and visitation areas
  • Transported patients between units
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members
  • Conducted thorough assessments upon patient admission
  • Empowered patients by setting goals and encouraging personal growth
  • Developed strong rapport with patients
  • Minimized disruptions with behavioral management techniques
  • Uphold high standards of care and sought improvement opportunities
  • Supported patient confidentiality per HIPAA regulations
  • Documented patient information and vitals sounds
  • Reported abnormal conditions to RN
  • Advocated for patient health, safety, and rights
  • Communicated with interdisciplinary staff for support
  • Participated in discharges and admissions

Nursing Student Preceptorship

Lake Behavioral Hospital
03.2022 - 04.2022
  • Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures
  • Communicated confidently with patients of different natures to assess
  • Administered medications via oral and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
  • Documented medication administration under RN's supervision
  • Observed patient care outcomes to facilitate ongoing quality care
  • Reported abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to RN
  • Updated patient charts to keep records current and support accurate treatments
  • Maintained personal growth and development through ongoing process of formal and informal education
  • Researched different diagnoses to become familiar with presentation and treatment protocols
  • Transported patients between units and rooms
  • Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient
  • Communicated with interdisciplinary staff to delegate and support as needed
  • Participated in Discharges and admissions

Nursing Student

Froedtert Hospital
01.2022 - 03.2022
  • Inserted intravenous catheters, Participated in preparing discharge education and information
  • Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
  • Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications
  • Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies

Nursing Student

Vista East
10.2021 - 11.2021
  • Assess pediatric patients in Emergency department
  • Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information and assessment
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms
  • Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures
  • Observed patient care outcomes to facilitate ongoing quality care

Nursing Student

Advocate Condell Medical Center
09.2021 - 10.2021
  • Assess prenatal and postnatal mothers
  • Assess newborns under nurse supervision
  • Observe C-sections/delivery and provided assistance where needed

Nursing Student - Medical Surgical Unit

Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital
01.2021 - 04.2021
  • Assess patients
  • Administer medications using Omnicell with instructor
  • Reassess patients after medication administration
  • Form complete client centered care plans
  • Assist nurse with any tasks planned for the day
  • Document nursing assessments and report to nurse

Certified Nursing Assistant

Rolling Hills Assisted Living
06.2018 - 01.2021
  • Provided care with activities of daily living such as personal hygiene assistance
  • Medication reminders and administration
  • Prioritization and documentation
  • Obtaining vital signs and performing neuro-checks
  • Work with the interdisciplinary team to provide care
  • Improving quality of life on a daily basis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing - Nursing

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL
03.2025

Associates degree in Nursing - undefined

College of Lake County
Grayslake, IL
05.2022

Certified Nursing Assistant in Nursing - undefined

College of Lake County
Grayslake, IL
06.2016

Skills

  • Documentation and Technology Proficiency
  • Conflict Management
  • Patient Knowledge Enhancement
  • Client-Centered Care in Behavioral Health
  • Vaccination Administration
  • Wound Management
  • Crisis Response Coordination
  • Strong Interpersonal Communication
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Safe Medication Administration
  • Staff training
  • Facilitated Group Therapy
  • Detailed Review of Documentation
  • Comprehensive Patient Evaluation
  • Fundamental Life Support
  • Patient Medical Records Management
  • Home health services
  • Continuity of care
  • Chronic disease management
  • Privacy and confidentiality
  • Geriatric care
  • Physician collaboration
  • End-of-life care
  • Fall prevention
  • Child Health Management
  • Medical records management
  • Catheter care
  • Patient Transfer Coordination
  • Illinois State Driver's License Holder
  • Healthcare Coordination Expertise
  • Good Telephone Etiquette
  • Attention to detail
  • Flexible in Dynamic Environments
  • Detail-Oriented Planning
  • Strong Deadline Adherence
  • Approachable Demeanor
  • Strong Interpersonal Skills
  • Microsoft Office Expertise

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 5 staff members.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
  • Vitals Testing - Measured an average of 30 patients' weight, height, body temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure daily.
  • Patient Transfer - Safely lifted up to 80 pounds and pushed 300 pounds on wheels.
  • Charting - Developed and organized 300+ charts for all new and current patients, routinely updating information for physician reference.
  • Patient Care - Delivered compassionate care that exceeded hospital requirements. Successfully provided quality care to 18 patients in intensive behavioral unit environment.
  • Quality Assurance - Ensured and enforced medical office compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and CLIA regulations for maximum quality and control.
  • Training - Trained team of staff nurses in medical office procedures to ensure consistent quality of care.
  • Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
  • Achieved crisis resolution of number of patients by completing Crisis intervention with accuracy and efficiency.

Certification

  • CPR Certification, 06/01/24, 06/01/26, Red Cross and American Heart Foundation
  • BLS Certification, 05/01/24, 05/01/26, Red Cross and American Heart Association
  • CPI Certification, 06/01/22, 08/01/24, CPI training programs are designed to help organization identify, prevent, and de-escalate crises. It requires yearly renewal to stay compliant within organization.
  • RN License, 09/01/22, 05/01/24, Registered Nurse
  • CNA, 01/01/16, 07/01/21, Certified nursing assistant

Nursing Licenses

RN, 05/01/26, IL

Groups

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, 11/01/17, Present

Awards

College of Lake County Honor student, 08/01/22

Affiliations

  • Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
  • American Nurses Association

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Afrikaans
Native or Bilingual
Dutch
Limited Working

Interests

  • Offering time and support to shelters for the homeless, women, and animals
  • Volunteer Work
  • Gardening
  • Hiking
  • Baking
  • Yoga
  • Crafting and DIY Projects

Timeline

Home Health Nurse

SERENITY HOME HEALTH CARE
10.2024 - Current

Private Duty RN prn

Team Select Home Care pediatrics
01.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse

Lake Behavioral Hospital
09.2022 - Current

Mental Health Technician

Lake Behavioral Hospital
06.2022 - 09.2022

Nursing Student Preceptorship

Lake Behavioral Hospital
03.2022 - 04.2022

Nursing Student

Froedtert Hospital
01.2022 - 03.2022

Nursing Student

Vista East
10.2021 - 11.2021

Nursing Student

Advocate Condell Medical Center
09.2021 - 10.2021

Nursing Student - Medical Surgical Unit

Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital
01.2021 - 04.2021

Certified Nursing Assistant

Rolling Hills Assisted Living
06.2018 - 01.2021

Associates degree in Nursing - undefined

College of Lake County

Certified Nursing Assistant in Nursing - undefined

College of Lake County

Bachelor's degree in Nursing - Nursing

Eastern Illinois University
Christina E Wood