Christina Greer
Smyrna,TN
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) 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
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital
08.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders, ensuring patient safety and compliance with protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions, promptly identifying changes to provide timely interventions.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care, enhancing understanding of health management strategies.
- Mentored junior nurses in clinical procedures, fostering professional development and improving team performance.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies to minimize patient injuries and promote a safe environment within the medical-surgical unit.
- Educated patients and family members on disease processes, treatment options, and self-care techniques.
- Relief Charge Nurse
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Coordinated patient admissions, discharges, and transfers, streamlining processes for efficiency.
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care and adherence to protocols.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Employee Health Coordinator
Centennial Medical Center
08.2020 - 08.2024
- Managed a team of wellness ambassadors who served as liaisons between employees and management, fostering a culture of open communication about workplace health.
- Developed crisis management plans for potential workplace emergencies, ensuring staff members were well-prepared in the event of a critical incident.
- Maintained detailed records for all employee health-related incidents or concerns, facilitating accurate reporting and necessary follow-up actions.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of existing employee health policies, recommending adjustments where necessary for improved results.
- Developed educational materials and resources for employees to better understand their healthcare coverage and benefits options.
- Ensured compliance with all relevant federal, state, and local regulations related to workplace safety and employee health.
- Reduced workplace injuries by conducting regular safety audits and addressing potential hazards.
- Completed pre-placement and annual employee health and wellness screenings.
- Assessed compliance of site operations, accuracy of forms and adequate employee notification for different policies.
- Directed recordkeeping and paperwork preparation in line with OSHA requirements.
- Fit testing of all employees
- Assisted in case managing treatment plans of Workers Comp injures
- Acted as Interim Manger
- Developed and implemented employee health programs to promote wellness and reduce absenteeism.
- Coordinated health screenings and immunization clinics, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Centennial Medical Center
11.2018 - 08.2020
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
Registered Nurse
Sumner Regional Medical
09.2017 - 11.2018
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Cumberland University
08.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Nashville State Community College
Nashville, TN12-2016
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Medication and IV administration
- Infection control measures
- Wound Care
- Patient Management
- Care Plan Development
- Licensed RN
- EMR / EHR
- Hospice and palliative care
- Charge Nurse
- Case Management
- Vaccine administration
- Chart updating
ICON
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital
08.2024 - Current
Employee Health Coordinator
Centennial Medical Center
08.2020 - 08.2024
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Centennial Medical Center
11.2018 - 08.2020
Registered Nurse
Sumner Regional Medical
09.2017 - 11.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Cumberland University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Nashville State Community College
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