Christina Kaufmann

• Participates in quality improvement initiatives to improve patient outcomes.
• Facilitated communication between members of the healthcare team by attending interdisciplinary meetings.
• Maintains a safe environment for staff and patients by adhering to safety protocols.
• Creates a working environment that promotes positive employee engagement, optimal productivity, and continuous learning.
• Manages the daily operating staff and call schedules.
• Ensures cost-conscious practices are in place and identifies ways to reduce expenses. Communicates to the staff and physicians awareness of cost impact to the organization.

• Assisted in preparing the operating room for surgical procedures by ensuring that all necessary supplies and equipment were available.
• Ensured a safe environment for both patients and staff by following hospital policies and procedures.
• Maintained sterility within the OR environment by adhering to strict aseptic technique guidelines throughout each procedure.
• Assessed patient condition pre-operatively and post-operatively to ensure optimal outcomes.
• Served as a resource for questions regarding patient care and services offered by the OR.
• Trained new staff members on departmental policies, procedures, and protocols.

• Utilized age-specific teaching techniques when educating patients and families on self-care strategies.
• Participated on several Shared Governance Committees
• Contributed to plans and initiatives to advance standards of care excellence, improve patient outcomes, and drive continuous improvement.

Experience in Orthopedics, Acute Rehabilitation, Behavior Health, and medical-surgical units.

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• Administered medications safely according to hospital policies and procedures.
• Provided direct patient care, such as administering medications, performing wound care and dressing changes, monitoring vital signs and assessing patients' conditions.
• Participated in interdisciplinary teams to coordinate optimal patient care plans.