Christina Furino
San Ramon,CA
Summary
Service oriented Registered Nurse with over 7+ years in healthcare. 11+ years in the United States Army as a retired Veteran with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Case Manager/ Feild Nurse
Heallway Healthcare
09.2021 - Current
- Increased referral rates by providing excellent service and building meaningful relationships with patients and caregivers.
- Managed support services and fostered communication among social workers, therapists, hospital staff, and patients.
- Analyzed patient responses to medications, therapies and variances in plans of care.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Observed, monitored and reported changes in patient condition to supervising RN or physician in accordance with policies and procedures of medical facility.
Licensed Vocational Nurse (Charge Nurse)
Pleasanton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
04.2018 - 09.2021
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
Platoon Sergeant
United States Army National Guard
07.2010 - 07.2021
- Trained, supervised and organized over 30 soldiers and personnel.
- Conducted personal and professional counseling, routine inspections and physical fitness tests.
- Handled administrative requirements, maintained records and submitted operational reports.
- Maintained health, welfare and combat readiness of personnel within platoon.
- Served as principal advisor to First Sergeant and Commander.
Licensed Vocational Nurse (Charge Nurse)
Fresno Post-Acute
07.2017 - 04.2019
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Medication Technician
Cottonwood Court Assisted Living
04.2016 - 07.2017
- Prepared medication doses accurately by following medication administration record (MAR) written by healthcare providers.
- Reordered medication to maintain adequate supply.
- Documented medication administration into electronic medical records (EMR) to avoid duplication of medication dosages.
- Counted and recorded medication inventory routinely to maintain medication security and control.
Education
Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN04.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Unitek College
Fremont, CA08.2022
Associate of Science - Licensed Vocational Nursing
Institute of Technology
Clovis, CA10.2017
Skills
- HIPAA Protocol Adherence
- Tracheostomy Care
- Gastrostomy Tube Care
- Suture Removal
- Administer Medication
- Infection Control Procedures
- Patient Care and Monitoring
- RN Case Management
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Tuberculosis Skin Testing
- Emergency Diagnostics
- IV administration
- NG Tube Insertion
- Seizure Management
Additional Information
- CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES , Basic Life Support (BLS) - April 2021 to April 2023 Licensed Vocational Nurse - May 2022 to May 2024
Certification
BLS, ACLS, PALS, TCRN
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Nurse Case Manager/ Feild Nurse
Heallway Healthcare
09.2021 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse (Charge Nurse)
Pleasanton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
04.2018 - 09.2021
Licensed Vocational Nurse (Charge Nurse)
Fresno Post-Acute
07.2017 - 04.2019
Medication Technician
Cottonwood Court Assisted Living
04.2016 - 07.2017
Platoon Sergeant
United States Army National Guard
07.2010 - 07.2021
Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Unitek College
Associate of Science - Licensed Vocational Nursing
Institute of Technology