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Christina Lynn Peters

Saint Petersburg,FL

Summary

Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse-NCM

AR-MMC
Pinellas Park, Florida
02.2022 - Current
  • Perform initial interviews and coordinate with soldiers to assess medical conditions that require profiling by assessment, planning, implementation, coordination, monitoring and evaluations of the options and services required to meet their individual needs.
  • Maintain each soldier's medical records by entering them into the appropriate applications for accessibility of profiling providers.
  • Ensure that soldiers understand their rights and responsibilities during profiling and medical readiness for deployment following the AR Regulations for medical requirements.
  • Collaborate with unit command, point of contact, AR-MMC profiling providers, PHP and DHAP to ensure the soldier is receiving support throughout the profiling process.
  • Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.

Registered Nurse- Travel Nursing Acute Care

Aya Healthcare
Saint Pete Beach, Florida
03.2021 - 02.2022
  • Provide planning and delivery of direct and indirect patient care through the nursing process of Assessment, Planning, Intervention, and Evaluation.
  • Develop nursing care plans in coordination with patients, families, and interdisciplinary staff as necessary.
  • Communicate changes in patient's clinical condition with Physicians, Nursing Supervisor/Manager, and co-workers as appropriate.
  • Participate in discharge planning process.
  • 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.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
  • Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
  • Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.

Registered Nurse-Staff Oncology

The Toledo Hospital
Toledo, Ohio
09.2020 - 03.2021
  • Document data related to patients' care, including assessment results, interventions, medications, patient responses, or treatment changes.
  • Assess urgent and emergent health conditions using both physiologically and technologically derived data.
  • Order, perform, or interpret the results of diagnostic tests and screening procedures based on assessment results, differential diagnoses, and knowledge about age, gender and health status of clients.
  • Interpret information obtained from electrocardiograms (EKGs) or radiographs (x-rays).
  • Collaborate with members of multidisciplinary health care teams to plan, manage, or assess patient treatment.
  • Participate in patients' care meetings and conferences.
  • 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.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
  • Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
  • Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.

Registered Nurse-Care Manager

Humana
Swanton, OH
08.2019 - 09.2020
  • Provide member assessment; develop an individualized care plan to manage and improve member's physical, psychological, and social health.
  • Encourage members to follow the care plan in moderation and maintain lifelong wellbeing.
  • Educate members on preventative health care.
  • Educate on resources to assist with medication reconciliation and understanding of medical conditions.
  • Collaborate with members' primary physicians, care providers, family, pharmacist to prevent unnecessary hospitalizations and emergency visits.
  • Established trusting relationships with patients and families through empathetic listening and consistent follow-through on commitments made during the care planning process.
  • Evaluated patient progress regularly, adjusting care plans as needed to ensure continued improvement.
  • Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.

Registered Nurse Case Manager/Call Center Triage/ Cardiac Stress Test OP

Department of Veteran's Affairs CBOC
Toledo, Ohio
10.2011 - 08.2019
  • Work closely with veterans and their families to identify their healthcare goals and health outcomes by providing care that promotes and facilitates the VA's PACT mission and goals.
  • Provide specific education and self-care skills to our veterans with diabetes, hypertension, high lipid panels and other comorbidities.
  • Assist patients and their families with education and administration, social work, transportation, scheduling, education, personalized health specific skills, etc.
  • Assessing the needs of the Veteran, planning the nursing care needed to meet those needs, and implementing the care needed then reevaluating those needs which reflects the uniqueness of each Veteran, his disease process and how he is adapting to it.
  • Call center telephone triage RN duties; assess patient concerns, determine the level of care needed, and provide appropriate instructions or escalate to other healthcare providers when necessary.
  • Determine which patients require immediate medical attention and escalate their calls to the appropriate healthcare provider.
  • Accurately document patient information, triage assessments, and communication in the electronic health record.
  • Cardiac Stress Test-Bruce Protocol and Pharmacological.
  • Continuous monitoring hemodynamic and respiratory status, documenting findings, communicating changes to the healthcare team, and implementing emergency measures as needed.
  • Provide clear and concise instructions to the patient about the procedure and what to expect, addressing any concerns and anxieties.
  • Meticulously record the patient's response to the test, including vital signs, ECG readings, and any adverse events.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Conducted comprehensive assessments of patients'' physical, emotional, and social needs in order to develop individualized care plans that facilitated optimal health outcomes.
  • Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs. ·
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.

RN -Staff Hemodialysis Acute Care

Henry Ford Health System
Greenfield, MI
06.2008 - 08.2011
  • Supervise and perform direct patient care, assessments, develop and administered dialysis care plans.
  • Administered medications and other treatments per physician orders.
  • Maintain and assist with interdisciplinary care plans for hemodialysis patients.
  • Initiate, maintain, and discontinue outpatient and emergency hemodialysis per physician order.
  • Intercept and carry out physician orders.
  • 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.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
  • Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
  • Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
  • Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times, fostering a sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall wellbeing.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
  • Managed patient caseloads effectively, ensuring timely interventions and thorough follow-ups to mitigate potential complications.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities regularly to stay current on best practices in the field of nursing.
  • Implemented infection control measures within the unit, maintaining a safe environment for both patients and staff members.
  • Managed complex cases of critically ill patients, ensuring optimal treatment plans were executed effectively.
  • Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.

RN, Staff ED

Henry Ford Health System
Detroit, MI
12.2007 - 06.2008
  • Triage patients and determine priority of care based on physical, psychological, and social needs.
  • ACLS trained and experienced at assisting physicians with emergent surgical and non-surgical procedures.
  • Able to effectively monitor and maintain up to 4 high priority patients at one time.
  • Provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization.
  • Responsibilities: Implements and monitors patient care plans.
  • Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
  • Serves as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.
  • Notes and carry out physician and nursing orders.
  • Assesses and coordinates patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.
  • 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 physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities regularly to stay current on best practices in the field of nursing.
  • Managed complex cases of critically ill patients, ensuring optimal treatment plans were executed effectively.
  • Utilized advanced clinical skills such as wound care management or IV therapy administration, leading to faster recovery times for patients treated under my supervision.
  • Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • 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.
  • Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
  • Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
  • Established and maintained strong relationships with colleagues through regular meetings and communication.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Monroe County Community College
Monroe
08.2007

LPN-IV - Nursing

Owens Community College
Perrysburg, OH
12.2004

Skills

  • Direct patient care
  • Patient assessments
  • Documentation and charting
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Clinical judgment
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Patient management
  • Care planning
  • Licensed RN
  • Family education

Timeline

Registered Nurse-NCM

AR-MMC
02.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse- Travel Nursing Acute Care

Aya Healthcare
03.2021 - 02.2022

Registered Nurse-Staff Oncology

The Toledo Hospital
09.2020 - 03.2021

Registered Nurse-Care Manager

Humana
08.2019 - 09.2020

Registered Nurse Case Manager/Call Center Triage/ Cardiac Stress Test OP

Department of Veteran's Affairs CBOC
10.2011 - 08.2019

RN -Staff Hemodialysis Acute Care

Henry Ford Health System
06.2008 - 08.2011

RN, Staff ED

Henry Ford Health System
12.2007 - 06.2008

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Monroe County Community College

LPN-IV - Nursing

Owens Community College

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