Christina Hart
Vista,CA
Summary
Highly skilled ER registered nurse with 19+ years in fast-paced hospital settings. Proven expertise in handling critical care situations including STEMI, stroke, and acute respiratory emergencies. Adept at mentoring new nurses and fostering educational growth. Recognized for excellence in patient care, patient safety, patient advocacy, and strong leadership skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Kaiser Permanente
San Marcos, CA
05.2023 - Current
- Rapidly assessed and evaluated patient conditions to prioritize urgent care needs and optimize ER flow.
- Empowered patients with knowledge on their conditions, medications, treatments, and follow-up care instructions to enhance recovery outcomes.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation in accordance with hospital policies and procedures using Epic EHR.
- Maintained a safe and clean work environment by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Advocated for patient rights and ethical treatment, ensuring respect and dignity in patient care.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Tri-City Medical Center
Oceanside, CA
07.2005 - 03.2023
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, and EMT's to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing acuities.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Cared for emergency room patients as a bedside nurse during the COVID-19 pandemic while following all PPE and safety protocols.
- Directed ALS/BLS and private ambulance crews as MICN/radio nurse; gave standing orders and physician orders in care of prehospital patients.
- Supervised emergency department staff as relief charge nurse of 41-bed department overseeing day-to-day operations of the department with an average of 130+ patients daily.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Allstar Staffing
Carlsbad, CA
11.2009 - 09.2011
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Organized and managed care of 10-15 patients per shift undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Educated patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Registered Nurse
Davies Eye Center
Carlsbad, CA
11.2007 - 10.2009
- Administered eye drops and pain medications prior to start of cataract, corneal transplant and other eye related procedures.
- Educated patients on discharge instructions, medications, and importance of follow up appointments post procedure.
- Reported to physicians changes in patients' conditions that require intervention, or delay of procedures.
- Prepared medication station for physician to administer periorbital injections prior to surgery.
- Monitored 8-16 patients daily during conscious sedation procedure via cardiac monitoring, ETCO2 monitoring, blood pressure and pulse oximetry.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, neurologic, cardiac, and respiratory systems.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT07.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT04-2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Saddleback College
Mission Viejo, CA05.2005
Vocational Nursing Certification - Vocational Nursing
Miracosta College
Oceanside, CA12.2001
Certified Nursing - Certified Nursing Assistant
Miracosta College
Oceanside, CA12-1999
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Mentoring proficiency
- Maintaining Patient Safety Standards
- Patient Triage
- Critical Thinking
- EHR software (Cerner, EPIC)
- Patient Advocacy
Certification
- CEN - Certified Emergency Nurse
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- AHA Stroke Certification
- MICN - Mobile Intensive Care Nurse
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
Accomplishments
Daisy Award for Extraordinary Nurses, 2024.
Clinical Advancement in Practice Fellow, 2019.
USMC Veteran, Honorable Discharge, 1999.
Good Conduct Medal, 1996.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Kaiser Permanente
05.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Allstar Staffing
11.2009 - 09.2011
Registered Nurse
Davies Eye Center
11.2007 - 10.2009
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Tri-City Medical Center
07.2005 - 03.2023
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Saddleback College
Vocational Nursing Certification - Vocational Nursing
Miracosta College
Certified Nursing - Certified Nursing Assistant
Miracosta College
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