CHRISTINA LINDBLOOM
GLENDALE,AZ
Summary
Skilled Outpatient/MAT RN with a proven track record at Southwest Behavioral & Health Services
My expertise in addiction and psychiatric treatments has built relationships with clients and families has improved client health outcomes.
I am a seasoned nursing professional offering over 30 yrs. of proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Outpatient/MAT RN
Southwest Behavioral & Health Services
05.2023 - Current
- Administered methadone medication accurately and safely, reducing medication errors.
- Enhanced client satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Educated clients on medications, side effects, and when to call clinic for signs and symptoms of medication reactions.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to draw labs, perform EKG's as required by providers.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated provider and clinicians with current information.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Collaborated with provider and counselors for comprehensive approach resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, and intramuscular injections (LAI's), and monitored responses.
- Trained new nurses in proper dispensing of methadone, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Communicated with team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Center Medical Specialist
Grifols Plasma Center
08.2021 - 04.2022
- Facilitated effective communication between clients, nurses, and other staff members.
- Ensured accurate data with thorough attention to detail in conducting tests and analyzing lab results.
- Contributed to a positive clinic environment by consistently displaying professionalism, empathy, and compassion toward patients.
- Educated patients on general health assessment results and reactive test results that require medical treatment prior to donation. Identified those diseases that make donation
- Improved clinic efficiency by effectively scheduling appointments and managing patient flow.
- Administered and filed donor consent forms.
- Tested patients for reactive markers and informed patients of results.
- Supported quality improvement initiatives by actively participating in relevant training sessions and workshops on emerging healthcare trends or technology advancements.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction targets through attentive listening skills while addressing concerns or answering questions regarding treatment plans or procedures.
- Achieved a high level of competence in operating specialized medical equipment and software, ensuring precise results and efficient processes.
- Registered donors, collected histories and gathered vital signs.
- Reduced patient wait times by swiftly responding to medical emergencies and providing immediate care.
- Provided high-quality patient education, empowering individuals to take control of their health and wellness.
Progressive Coronary Care Unit RN
Honor Health Scottsdale Hospital
12.2019 - 05.2021
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
- Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Managed patient caseloads effectively, ensuring timely interventions and thorough follow-ups to mitigate potential complications.
- Managed complex cases of critically ill patients, ensuring optimal treatment plans were executed effectively.
- Utilized advanced clinical skills such as wound care management, IV therapy administration, and drawing labs.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Regents/Excelsior College
Albany, NY03.2000
No Degree - Practical Nursing
Gateway Community College
Phoenix, Az01.1993
No Degree - Health Unit Coordinator
Gateway Community College
Phoenix, Az08.1989
Skills
- Basic Life Support
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and Empathy
- Medication Assisted Treatment medication administration (Methadone, Suboxone) and LAI administration
- Precepting RN's/MA's in skills, and decision making
- High level of autonomy
- EMR
- Taking vitals
- Emergency Response AED Devices
- Performing EKGs
- Lab draws and result interpretation
- Preventive health
- Medical Records Management
- Health screening
- Chart updating
- Medical assessments
- Relationship Building
- Call triaging
Certification
- BLS/AED trained Expires 5/2025
Timeline
Outpatient/MAT RN
Southwest Behavioral & Health Services
05.2023 - Current
Center Medical Specialist
Grifols Plasma Center
08.2021 - 04.2022
Progressive Coronary Care Unit RN
Honor Health Scottsdale Hospital
12.2019 - 05.2021
- BLS/AED trained Expires 5/2025
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Regents/Excelsior College
No Degree - Practical Nursing
Gateway Community College
No Degree - Health Unit Coordinator
Gateway Community College
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