Christina McGowan
Three Rivers,MI
Summary
Diligent Nursing professional with demonstrated background of success in Care Management and Emergency patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Ambulatory Care Manager
Bronson Healthcare Group Inc.
06.2020 - Current
- Individualized Patient Centered Education with a focus on reduction of hospital admissions for Chronic illnesses such as, Diabetes, Heart Failure, COPD, Obesity, HTN, as well as Smoking Cessation.
- Assess for Barriers to adherence in medical treatment and reduce those barriers through interventions such as help navigating Pharmaceutical Patient Assistance Programs.
- Seamless Transition of care for hospitalized patients through contact and inquiry to ensure patient needs are being met.
Operating Room Registered Nurse/Pre-Op/PACU Nurse
Ascension Borgess Lee Memorial Hospital
11.2019 - 06.2020
- Provided effective bedside care to patients before and after procedures reduce concerns and provide comfortable and successful experiences.
- Observed surgeon's body language, movements and demeanor during operations to efficiently anticipate needs.
- Prepared OR by ensuring it met asepsis standards, as well as setting out, organizing and counting all tools and equipment necessary for each procedure.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Infection Control and Employee Health Coordinator
Three Rivers Health
11.2017 - 11.2019
- Infection Control Standards Expert
- Developed and improved infection control procedures
- Maintained records of procedures, infections and outcomes
- Performed preventative measures and maintained firm safety levels to avoid spread of infection and disease
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety
- Policy Writing and Revision using Evidence Based Best Practice
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Borgess Lee Memorial Hospital
06.2012 - 11.2017
- Two years Med/Surg Nursing, including one year Floor Supervisor
- Six years Emergency Nursing
- Seven years Charge Nurse Experience
- Three Years Chair Nursing Shared Governance
Education
Master of Science, Nursing - Healthcare Administration
Capella University
Minneapolis, MNBachelor of Science, Nursing -
Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine
Kalamazoo, MI07.2016
Associate of Science, Nursing -
Southwestern Michigan College
Dowagiac, MI05.2012
Skills
- Ethical and independent decision making ability consistent with medical protocols
- Disciplined, energetic, quickly establishing rapport with patients and colleagues
- Performed all tasks with a patient centered focus
- Actively participates in unit-based Quality Assurance Program
- Maintains a strong reputation for achieving high levels of patient satisfaction
- Interface effectively with patients, families, and staff
- Critical thinking, essential to providing competent and dignified patient care
Timeline
Ambulatory Care Manager
Bronson Healthcare Group Inc.
06.2020 - Current
Operating Room Registered Nurse/Pre-Op/PACU Nurse
Ascension Borgess Lee Memorial Hospital
11.2019 - 06.2020
Infection Control and Employee Health Coordinator
Three Rivers Health
11.2017 - 11.2019
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Borgess Lee Memorial Hospital
06.2012 - 11.2017
Master of Science, Nursing - Healthcare Administration
Capella University
Bachelor of Science, Nursing -
Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine
Associate of Science, Nursing -
Southwestern Michigan College
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