Nursing
Open To Work
Christina Helscel
CMIS, Inc.
Massillon,OH
Work Preference
Job Search Status:
Open to work
Desired start date:
Open to discussion
Desired Job Title
Registered Nurse
Work Type
Part Time
Important To Me
Work-life balanceCompany CultureHealthcare benefitsPaid sick leave4-day work weekCareer advancementPaid time off401k matchFlexible work hours
1
Certification
22
years of professional experience
With a proven track record of problem-solving prowess, a lifelong commitment to continuous learning, and exceptional communication abilities, I am confident in my ability to contribute to team success and achieve positive outcomes. I am eager to embrace novel challenges and advance organizational objectives with unwavering dedication and enthusiasm.
My extensive education in healthcare, coupled with my years of experience as a nurse and my successful business endeavors, has honed invaluable skills that I am confident will be instrumental in my new organization and role.
Work History
CFO/Marketing Manager
22 Years 2 Months- Directed financial strategy to optimize organizational performance and growth.
- Managed budgeting processes, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and resource allocation.
- Oversaw risk management initiatives to safeguard assets and enhance financial stability.
- Led cross-functional teams in implementing cost-saving measures and efficiency improvements.
- Oversaw budgets, payroll, and accounts payable and receivable.
- Reduced operational costs by identifying areas for improvement and implementing cost-saving measures across various departments.
- Negotiated favorable terms with vendors and suppliers, achieving significant savings on procurement expenses.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
Licensed Practical Nurse
1 Year 7 Months- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
- Monitored vital signs, identifying changes in patients' conditions and reporting to healthcare team.
- Assisted with daily living activities, promoting patient independence and well-being.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies, enhancing understanding of care protocols.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Advocated for patients' needs and preferences with healthcare providers, fostering patient-centered care.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
Licensed Practical Nurse
4 Years 5 Months- Mentored junior nursing staff, fostering skill development and adherence to best practices.
- Streamlined documentation processes, improving accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Led quality improvement initiatives, enhancing patient care delivery and operational efficiency.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork through active participation in unit meetings, performance improvement initiatives, and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
- Streamlined nursing processes by implementing evidence-based practices that improved clinical workflow efficiency.
- Administered medications to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.
- Led training sessions for new LPNs and nursing assistants, improving team competency and patient care standards.
- Monitored patient reactions to medications and treatments, quickly addressing adverse reactions.
- Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic communication and timely response to needs.
- Streamlined medication administration processes, reducing wait times and increasing patient compliance.
- Enhanced patient recovery by providing compassionate care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Advocated for patients' needs and preferences with healthcare providers, fostering patient-centered care.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
- On the Dean's List for all semesters at Ohio University
- 4.0 GPA
- summa cum laude graduate
Associate of Science - Nursing
- Dean's List all semesters while enrolled in program
- 4.0 GPA
- Ranked in Top 2% of class
Skills
Operational decision making
Fiscal management
Financial administration
Accounting principles
Financial management
Certification
American Heart Association BLS Provider
Exp. 6/28
Languages
English
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Inn at University Village
03.2015 - 10.2016Read More
Licensed Practical Nurse
Altercare of Nobles Pond
01.2009 - 06.2013Read More
CFO/Marketing Manager
CMIS, Inc.
04.2004 - CurrentRead More
Stark State College
Associate of Science from Nursing
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Ohio University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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