Christina Houck-Smith
Holland
Summary
Accomplished healthcare professional with a proven track record at The Cancer and Hematology Centers, adept in strategic planning and therapeutic intervention. Skilled in managing chemotherapy and side effects related to treatment. Excelled in coaching teams to enhance patient care, leveraging skills in electronic health records systems and HIPAA guidelines. Demonstrated exceptional decision-making and verbal communication, significantly improving patient outcomes and staff development.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager Outpatient APPs
The Cancer and Hematology Centers
05.2024 - Current
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
APRN Family Nurse Practitioner
The Cancer and Hematology Centers
07.2022 - Current
- Helped patients manage acute and chronic pain.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
- Developed individualized treatment plans for patients with complex medical needs.
- Liaised with healthcare teams to determine best course of action for patients.
APRN Gynecologic Oncology
Aultman Medical Group
07.2019 - 06.2022
- Educated patients on specific treatments and care plans.
- Counseled female patients on birth control methods, cervical and breast cancer and answered questions or concerns.
- Upheld confidentiality for patients at all times.
- Took lab results and applied findings to treatments.
- Managed chemotherapy and side effects related to treatment
RN Emergency Room and Operating Room
Aultman Hospital
08.2002 - 07.2019
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Circulated and scrubbed all cases in the OR
- Charge nurse in both ER and OR
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Walsh University
North Canton12-2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Kent State University
Kent, OH12-2015
Diploma - Nursing
Aultman School of Nursing
Canton07-2005
Bachelor of Science - Community Health Education
Kent State University
Kent, OH08-1999
Skills
- Coaching and mentoring
- Recruiting and interviewing
- Strategic planning
- Staff development
- Decision-making
- Verbal and written communication
- Employee onboarding
- Electronic health records systems
- End-of-life care
- Treatment plan development
- Therapeutic intervention
- HIPAA guidelines
Certification
APRN
CPR
Timeline
Manager Outpatient APPs
The Cancer and Hematology Centers
05.2024 - Current
APRN Family Nurse Practitioner
The Cancer and Hematology Centers
07.2022 - Current
APRN Gynecologic Oncology
Aultman Medical Group
07.2019 - 06.2022
RN Emergency Room and Operating Room
Aultman Hospital
08.2002 - 07.2019
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Walsh University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Kent State University
Diploma - Nursing
Aultman School of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Community Health Education
Kent State University
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