Christina Farah
Grand Prairie,TX
Summary
Patient focused, quick learning dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) with extensive career history and multifaceted training within different Emergency Departments, as well as, within a call center setting. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and clients in high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Texas Health Resources Central Staffing
07.2013 - Current
- Optimize medical support activities by providing accurate and empathetic direct care to patients with-in high volume emergency departments across THR's zone 5
- Provide direct patient care at all acuity levels through a thorough assessment, intervention and re-evaluation.
- Utilize exceptional observation techniques. to ascertain effective data collection, reporting, and follow through of doctor's orders within written and computerized records.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Consistently adhere to all hospital-based guidelines to endure maximum operational efficiency and highly ethical practices.
- Apply excellent prioritization skills as patients enter the department by assigning an acuity level and managing the flow of patients through the department.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department- PRN
Baylor Surgical Hospital At Las Colinas
03.2013 - 01.2017
- Provided direct patient care to walk in patients and emergent situations within the surgical hospital.
- Assumed charge nurse and acting house supervisor roles on nights and weekends.
- All skills and responsibilities the same as. Texas Health Resources.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center- Irving
01.2009 - 06.2013
- Transitioned from a comprehensive graduate nurse program to full-time staff Emergency Department nurse.
- All skills and responsibilities the same as Texas Health Resources.
- Served as Geriatric Resource Nurse after completing course work.
- Precepted nursing students, as well as, graduate nurses
- Served as Emergency Department Partnership Council Chair and Co-Chair in 2012 and 2013.
- Served on hospital Staff Nurse Council as ED representative in 2013.
Nurse Extern- Emergency Department
Charleton Methodist Hospital
05.2008 - 12.2008
- Expertly perform necessary CPR, vital signs, and 12 or 15 lead EKGs, along with efficient IV, NG tube and urinary catheter insertion, and blood draws.
- Apply excellent prioritization and organizational abilities toward. successfully transporting laboratory specimens, as well as, transporting patients to required inpatient areas in order to maintain seamless facility processes.
Kana Premium
Delta Air Lines, Inc
02.1998 - 01.2007
- Drove business success by utilizing superior negotiation and communication skills to optimally liaise between high-profile management and cooperate interest, as well as, resolving any key issues in a prompt and professional manner within the call center setting.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX05.2011
Associate of Science - Nursing
El Centro College
Dallas, TX12.2008
Skills
- Facilitating patient transfers through MOTs while adhering to EMTALA guidelines
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Management of Patients
- Regulatory Compliance
- 9 years experience in call center setting
Accomplishments
- Presidents Award- Texas Health Plano
- Five Star Spirit Award- Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in Irving
- President's Service Award- Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in Irving
- Sigma Theta Tau Intl. Nursing Honor Society
- Phi Kappa Theta Honor Society
- Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
- Golden Key International Honor Society
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- ENPC
- TNCC
- NIHHS
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Texas Health Resources Central Staffing
07.2013 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department- PRN
Baylor Surgical Hospital At Las Colinas
03.2013 - 01.2017
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center- Irving
01.2009 - 06.2013
Nurse Extern- Emergency Department
Charleton Methodist Hospital
05.2008 - 12.2008
Kana Premium
Delta Air Lines, Inc
02.1998 - 01.2007
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Associate of Science - Nursing
El Centro College
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- ENPC
- TNCC
- NIHHS
Similar Profiles
Jaime GarciaJaime Garcia
HTM Lead North Central Zone at Texas Health Resources North Central ZoneHTM Lead North Central Zone at Texas Health Resources North Central Zone
MONICA PARTRIDGEMONICA PARTRIDGE
PHARMACEUTICAL DELIVERY DRIVER at TEXAS HEALTHCARE PHARMACY, TEXAS HEALTH RESOURCESPHARMACEUTICAL DELIVERY DRIVER at TEXAS HEALTHCARE PHARMACY, TEXAS HEALTH RESOURCES
CATRINA RAMOSCATRINA RAMOS
Charge Registered Nurse at Texas Health Resources Springwood Behavioral HealthCharge Registered Nurse at Texas Health Resources Springwood Behavioral Health