CHRISTINA HESS
Boulder Community Health
Westminster,CO
1
Certification
10
years of professional experience
Supported team members in achieving performance goals while prioritizing quality and consistency.,Facilitated open communication among team members to foster collaboration.,Utilized emotional intelligence to effectively manage conflicts and enhance team dynamics.
Work History
Boulder Valley Pulmonology
5 Months- Triage phone calls and patients in distress.
- Specialty medication, education, appeals, and administration
- Surgery scheduling, education and patient preparation
- Rooming for providers- taking vitals updating EMR, tests and ordering of equipment needed
Case Management and Team Lead Registered Nurse
2 Years 11 Months- Supervised teams and individuals, giving feedback on performance and setting goals for improvement.
- Designed and implemented targeted approaches to address and mitigate challenging behaviors in patients with cognitive impairments.
- Evaluated effectiveness of current treatment plans regularly and made adjustments as necessary.
- Managed wound care by cleaning, dressing, and monitoring progress toward healing.
- Coordinated emergency response to physical and mental health concerns, delivering life-saving care and arranging transport to medical facilities.
- Led team in providing high-quality home care services, ensuring adherence to client care plans.
Mental Health Inpatient Nurse
1 Year 6 Months- Led overnight team, ensuring adherence to procedures and effective crisis interventions.
- Monitored patients in seclusion, contributing to improved mental health outcomes.
- Managed multiple patients simultaneously by prioritizing needs based on acuity level.
- Deescalated potentially dangerous situations through effective verbal communication techniques combined with therapeutic presence.
RN Operating Room Circulator
1 Year 9 Months- Assisted with circulation needs by providing comprehensive nursing care for patients before, during, and after surgery.
- Educated patients and families on disease understanding, self-care methods, medication management, discharge plans, and follow-up procedures.
- Supported surgical procedures by managing instruments and monitoring patient status.
- Prepared surgical instruments and equipment for use in the operating room.
Clinical Nurse
8 Months- Assisted interdisciplinary teams with the execution of healthcare initiatives for 170 elderly patients.
- Aided in customizing health assessments and care plans to enhance independence and outcomes for senior patients.
- Applied critical thinking to prioritize patient care decisions.
- Reacted promptly to emergencies and rapidly changing patient conditions.
Registered Nurse
2 Years- Provided nursing care for up to 150 pediatric patients daily by conducting newborns weight checks and screenings, well child checks, and sick patient and acute care assessments.
- Triaged incoming patient calls for 13 physicians, communicating effectively to quickly determine the severity of injuries and illnesses and address calls appropriately, saving providers numerous phone hours and several office visit hours as well.
- Facilitated high-quality patient care by initiating and scheduling referrals, obtaining insurance pre-authorizations, labs and their results and test data.
- Partnered with physicians to reduce office visits, maximizing efficiency.
Staff Nurse-Operating Room
7 Months- Assisted in patient care as a circulating nurse by obtaining informed consent from parents and preparing pediatric patients for procedures. Room setup and patient positioning were executed effectively, along with advocacy for patient needs.
- Supported pediatric patients in surgery by facilitating informed consent processes with parents and preparing them prior to procedures. Ensured proper room setup and optimal patient positioning for safety.
- Helped prepare pediatric patients for surgical procedures by obtaining consent from parents and arranging operating rooms. Advocated for patient comfort and safety during all stages of care.
Education
- Applied Science
Skills
Crisis Intervention
Phone triage
Care Coordination
Holistic Care
Team Leadership and Case Management
Epic EHR management
Chronic disease management
Certification
- RN License
- Compact State Nurse License
- BLS Certification
Timeline
Boulder Valley Pulmonology
Boulder Community Health
03.2026 - CurrentRead More
Case Management and Team Lead Registered Nurse
Trusted Ally Home Care
02.2023 - 01.2026Read More
Mental Health Inpatient Nurse
State of Colorado at Fort Logan
08.2021 - 02.2023Read More
RN Operating Room Circulator
Women's Health Surgery Center
01.2020 - 10.2021Read More
Clinical Nurse
Immanuel Pathways
05.2019 - 01.2020Read More
Registered Nurse
Unity Point Clinic Pediatrics
05.2017 - 05.2019Read More
Staff Nurse-Operating Room
University Of Iowa Children's Hospital
10.2016 - 05.2017Read More
Des Moines Area Community College
from Applied Science
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