Christina Hill
Lakeland,FL
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Winter Haven Hospital BayCare. Excels in critical thinking and patient safety, enhancing patient satisfaction through compassionate care and effective teamwork. Skilled in operating room safety and maintaining sterility for optimal surgical outcomes and seamless patient transitions. Dedicated healthcare professional committed to providing high-quality care and improving overall patient well-being.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Register Nurse - Cardiovascular O.R.
Winter Haven Hospital BayCare
07.2010 - Current
- Scrub and circulate surgical procedures including coronary bypass, valve replacement, thoracotomy, TAVR, and MitraClips.
- Proficient in TEE set up and downloading skills.
- Efficient in set up and assistance with CPB machine, balloon pump and impella insertions.
- Performed accurate documentation (Cerner) of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Prepared equipment and supplies necessary for each surgical procedure, ensuring availability when needed by surgeons.
- Adapted quickly to changing situations in the operating room, utilizing problem-solving skills under pressure.
- Assisted in complex surgeries with precise execution of tasks, ensuring optimal outcomes for patients.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Enhanced patient safety by implementing strict adherence to surgical protocols and guidelines.
- Served as a liaison between the surgical team and family members, providing timely updates on patient progress.
Registered Nurse - Main OR
Winter Haven Hospital BayCare
03.2008 - 07.2010
- Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment.
- Maintained a sterile environment within the operating room, reducing the risk of infection.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Performed pre-operative assessments to prepare patients for surgery.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
- Implemented time-out protocols before starting surgeries, verifying correct patient identification and procedural details.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork within the surgical suite by fostering open communication and collaboration among colleagues.
Surgical Technologist
Winter Haven Hospital BayCare
08.2002 - 03.2008
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Minimized infection risks by strictly adhering to aseptic techniques when handling surgical supplies and equipment.
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly and efficiently, contributing to successful completion of critical surgeries.
- Assisted surgeons in complex procedures for optimal patient outcomes and reduced recovery time.
- Provided compassionate support to patients experiencing anxiety or discomfort prior to surgery, helping alleviate concerns while maintaining professionalism.
Education
Master Of Science - Forensic Nursing
University of Florida
Gainesville, FLBachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing
St. Petersburg College
Clearwater, FL05.2018
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Polk State College
Winter Haven, FL12.2007
Surgical Technology - Medical
Traviss Technical College
05.2002
Skills
- Operating room safety
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Patient positioning
- Patient safety
- Scrub nurse skills
- Maintaining sterility
- Critical thinking
Accomplishments
Nurse of the year 2010, 2015, 2018, 2023. (CVOR)
Certification
CNOR, ACLS
Education
false
Timeline
Register Nurse - Cardiovascular O.R.
Winter Haven Hospital BayCare
07.2010 - Current
Registered Nurse - Main OR
Winter Haven Hospital BayCare
03.2008 - 07.2010
Surgical Technologist
Winter Haven Hospital BayCare
08.2002 - 03.2008
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing
St. Petersburg College
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Polk State College
Surgical Technology - Medical
Traviss Technical College
Master Of Science - Forensic Nursing
University of Florida
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