Christina Foote
Staten Island,NY
Summary
I am applying with intent to join the Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing family as a Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist to pursue my doctorate degree in nurse anesthesia. As a Hunter graduate student, I will strive to give my whole self to this experience with courage and conviction. My desire to be the change I wish to see will drive my objective to be an asset to my peers and remain involved in the community of anesthesia post-degree.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Northwell Health Staten Island University Hospital
Staten Island, NY
10.2023 - Current
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary team members in nightly rounds to develop individualized plans of care for my patients.
- Assisted with end-of-life decisions by providing guidance and education regarding available options.
- Participated in quality improvement activities aimed at improving the overall standard of care by representing my unit in the hospital's Collaborative Care Council
- Lead initiatives to improve patient safety and quality of care, staying updated with the latest ICU practices and technologies.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Northwell Health Staten Island University Hospital
Staten Island, NY
08.2022 - 10.2023
- Cared for adult patients as well as pediatric patients suffering from trauma, injury, or severe medical conditions that require urgent treatment
- Titrated critical medications such as sedation and vasoactive drips
- Assisted in the preparation of Rapid Sequence Intubation (RSI) in critically ill patients who could not maintain their airway
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
NYC Health + Hospitals: Bellevue
New York, NY
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Triaged patients upon entry to the Emergency Department, determining acuity level and placing the patient in the appropriate area of Emergency Department
- Carried out Massive Transfusion Protocol (MTP) in trauma patients
- Frequently worked as the Charge Nurse overnight, roles including but not limited to: making the assignment for the shift, resolving any conflict that arose, and serving as a recourse to all staff
Waitress & Cashier
Pronto Pizzeria
Staten Island, NY
08.2015 - 07.2021
- Acquired interpersonal skills through communicating with customers, actively listening to resolve conflict, and building my team up with a positive attitude
- Sharpened my ability to work efficiently during peak hours of the pizzeria; multitasking by serving patrons upon entry to the pizzeria, answering phones to take pick-up and delivery orders, and bussing tables
- Handled food safely and kept spaces clean to protect customers from foodborne illness and maintained proper sanitation
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wagner College
Staten Island, NY05-2021
Skills
- Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)
- Ventilator Management
- Hemodynamic Monitoring
- Titration of Critical Medication Drips
- External Ventricular Drains (EVDs)
- Compassionate Care
- Emotional Support
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Patient Advocacy
- Task Prioritization
- Continuous Improvement
- Problem-Solving
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Educating
Certification
- Adult Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN). May 2024
- Emergency Neurological Life Support (ENLS). October 2023
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certification, American Heart Association. July 2023
- Basic Life Support (CPR and AED) Certification, American Heart Association. July 2023
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification, American Heart Association. June 2023
- Trauma Nursing Core Course, Emergency Nurses Association. March 2022
- Opioid Overdose Prevention Training (NARCAN). March 2020
Published Research
- Cardiovascular Disease on the North Shore of Staten Island in Low Income Families: Solving the Problem Starts With “A Heart Healthy You" Published Spring 2022 (Wagner College Forum for Undergraduate Research Volume 20 Number 2) and presented April 27, 2021 (Sigma Theta Tau International, Collaborative Virtual Evidence Based Nursing Practice Expo, Zoom); May 5, 2021 (Wagner College)
Leadership
- Charge Nurse, led and supported the staff on nights I was assigned the role of Charge Nurse
- President, Wagner College – Student Nurses’ Association (2019-2021). Led all meetings, coordinated events with outside organizations, worked closely with faculty and staff on budgeting and fundraising for the student run organization.
- Nursing Peer Tutor, Wagner College Evelyn L. Spiro School of Nursing(2019-2021). Led both group and private sessions where I tutored nursing students in: Fundamentals of Nursing; Health Assessment; Medical Dosage & Calculation; Pharmacodynamics; Medical/Surgical Nursing; Maternal & Newborn Nursing; Pediatric Nursing; Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing.
- Orientation Leader, Wagner College (2018-2020). Served as a mentor and guide for freshmen students as they navigated their first year at college
CRNA Shadowing Experience, May 6th, 2024
- Shadowed Staten Island University Hospital's Lead CRNA for one twelve-hour shift in the operating room.
- Cases seen: a carotid endarterectomy; a transcarotid artery revascularization; a femur fracture open reduction and internal fixation; and a wound debridement.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Northwell Health Staten Island University Hospital
10.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Northwell Health Staten Island University Hospital
08.2022 - 10.2023
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
NYC Health + Hospitals: Bellevue
08.2021 - 08.2022
Waitress & Cashier
Pronto Pizzeria
08.2015 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wagner College
- Adult Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN). May 2024
- Emergency Neurological Life Support (ENLS). October 2023
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certification, American Heart Association. July 2023
- Basic Life Support (CPR and AED) Certification, American Heart Association. July 2023
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification, American Heart Association. June 2023
- Trauma Nursing Core Course, Emergency Nurses Association. March 2022
- Opioid Overdose Prevention Training (NARCAN). March 2020
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