Christina Kurtz
Greensburg,Pennsylvania
Summary
Accomplished Clinical Nursing Coordinator with a proven track record at Independence Health System, enhancing team productivity and patient care through effective communication and coordination. Skilled in data entry and adept at liaising with healthcare professionals, demonstrating exceptional work planning and prioritization. Expert in delivering comprehensive patient care, from assessment to discharge, with a focus on achieving optimal outcomes.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nursing Coordinator/RN
Independence Health System
Latrobe, PA
10.2009 - Current
- Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Provided direct patient care.
- Screened patients for eligibility for inpatient rehab level of care and coordinated admissions.
- Attended interdisciplinary weekly team meetings and provided nursing input.
- Performed continued stay insurance reviews.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Excela Health Jeannette Hospital
Jeannette, PA
05.2008 - 10.2009
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Registered Nurse
Mercy Jeannette Hospital
Jeannette, PA
05.2004 - 04.2008
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
Carlow University
Pittsburgh, PA07.2018
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Westmoreland County Community College
Youngwood, PA05.2004
Skills
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Data entry to Uniform Data Systems specific to inpatient rehab unit
- Communication with Physicians, case managers, insurance providers, therapy, and nursing to coordinate inpatient rehab admissions
Timeline
Clinical Nursing Coordinator/RN
Independence Health System
10.2009 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Excela Health Jeannette Hospital
05.2008 - 10.2009
Registered Nurse
Mercy Jeannette Hospital
05.2004 - 04.2008
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
Carlow University
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Westmoreland County Community College