CHRISTINA JEMERSON
St. Charles,Missouri
Summary
Accomplished Nurse Practitioner with a proven track record at Washington University School of Medicine, specializing in culturally sensitive care and effective communication. Demonstrated leadership in staff development and expertise in chronic disease management. Known for enhancing patient outcomes through interdisciplinary collaboration and innovative care coordination. Strong nursing background in Medical Oncology at Barnes Jewish Hospital.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Practitioner, Internal Medicine
Washington University School of Medicine
Saint Louis, MO
12.2022 - Current
- Deliver primary care for a culturally diverse patient population including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, referral for consultation/specialty services, follow-up care, and collaboration with other healthcare providers to achieve positive outcomes.
- Help patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, while promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues by utilizing active listening, shared decision-making, and employing compassionate, appropriate, and effective care.
- Perform routine health screenings and physical exams by using comprehensive patient assessments to establish accurate diagnoses, and prescribe medication/treatment regimens to manage acute and chronic conditions by developing and implementing individualized care plans based on patient assessments and standards of care.
- Counsel patients on lifestyle modifications to improve overall health outcomes by educating patients and their families on health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Handle emergency consultations with efficiency during evening and weekend urgent care calls.
- Offer telehealth consultations to improve access to care for remote patients.
- Responsible for needs of 500+ patients on own patient panel.
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse/CSO
Barnes Jewish Hospital
Saint Louis, MO
01.2018 - Current
- Train and mentor new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Develop and adapt individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
- Advocate for patients by communicating care preferences to providers and verifying interventions to meet patients' treatment goals.
- Cultivate working partnerships with patients and medical staff members, using feedback and clinical data to improve quality care and patient outcomes.
- Coordinate care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Counsel caregivers and families on end-of-life planning and educate on patient care options.
- Participate in system-wide initiatives and committees to improve patient care, satisfaction and safety.
- Offered clinical leadership and oversight to 32-bed acute care medical-oncology unit (11800), including daily scheduling, tasking and administration.
- Advocate for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Registered Medical Assistant III
WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
St. Louis, MO
05.1999 - 01.2018
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.
- Monitored INR levels for over 130 patients, collaborate with MD to make medication adjustments, and ensures patient understands any changes.
- Assisted in obtaining appropriate home services, DME, transportation, and prescription assistance for patients.
- Coordinated testing, exams, admissions and discharges.
- Gathered information to file appeals for denials and minimized inaccuracies by maintaining accurate records of approvals.
- Contacted other medical facilities to confirm medical histories and prevent inaccurate diagnoses.
- Managed physician calendar, including scheduling patient appointments and procedures.
- Called patients to schedule/coordinate appointments, consistently double-checking information and availability.
- Solicited medical history information from patients to provide best and most effective medical advice.
- Developed and maintained the first comprehensive prescription assistance database in Cardiology Division.
Education
Master of Science - Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Goldfarb School of Nursing At Barnes-Jewish College
St Louis, MO08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
MARYVILLE UNIVERSITY
St Louis, MO12.2017
Skills
- Effective communication
- Culturally sensitive care
- Provide compassionate care for patients and families
- Knowledge of oncology, chemotherapy administration, and research protocols
- Palliative/Hospice/End of life Care
- Proficient in assessment, diagnosis, planning, treatment, management, education, health promotion, and care coordination
- Preventive care
- Acute illness management
- Chronic disease management
- Critical thinking
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Geriatric care
- Clinical decision making
- Staff Development, Precepting, and Leadership
Certifications/Licensure
- Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) 3/2025
- ACLS (American Heart Association) 4/2026
- Chemotherapy Administration (Barnes Jewish Hospital)
- Registered Nurse (NCSBN license 2018003513)
- Certified Nurse Practitioner (AANP 2022045963)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner, Internal Medicine
Washington University School of Medicine
12.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse/CSO
Barnes Jewish Hospital
01.2018 - Current
Registered Medical Assistant III
WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
05.1999 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
MARYVILLE UNIVERSITY
Master of Science - Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Goldfarb School of Nursing At Barnes-Jewish College