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Christina Mettlen

Christina Mettlen

Lufkin,TX

Summary

Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

HSS Sr. Clinical Coordinator

United Healthcare
04.2016 - Current
  • Current program: Texas Star Kids Program/MDCP Waiver
  • Serving the medically fragile population of Children with Special Needs and coordinating their care to ensure that all their needs are met.
  • Enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration through effective communication and coordination among healthcare team members.
  • Ensured compliance with regulatory standards and best practices through diligent oversight of clinical procedures, documentation, and staff training.
  • Built strong relationships with patients and families for optimized care satisfaction.

PRN RN Weekend Supervisor

The Bradford at Brookside
02.2024 - Current
  • Responsible for supervising all scheduled staff and completing any needed wound care when necessary.
  • Assisting aides and Nurses with any other needed tasks.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.

Staff RN

Woodland Heights Medical Center
04.2008 - 04.2016
  • Worked in different areas of Nursing including Women’s Services (primarily Postpartum but some L&D and Well Baby Nursery) and Same Day Surgery Postoperative Area.
  • Advocated for the needs of patients within the healthcare system while maintaining confidentiality and respecting patients'' rights.
  • Improved patient satisfaction scores by providing compassionate, attentive, and empathetic care.
  • Administered medications accurately and safely, ensuring proper dosages were given per physician orders.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to make quick decisions in high-pressure situations, prioritizing patient needs and addressing emergent issues promptly.
  • Monitored vital signs, lab results, and other indicators to detect changes in patients'' conditions promptly.
  • Participated in unit-based quality improvement initiatives focused on enhancing patient outcomes through process improvements.
  • Served as a preceptor for new nurses, sharing knowledge, expertise, and best practices to improve their skills and confidence.

Field RN

Texas Home Health
06.2007 - 04.2008
  • RN responsible for doing home Health admissions, recertification's and routine visits for clients in the community.
  • Utilized advanced clinical skills such as wound care management or IV therapy administration, leading to faster recovery times for patients treated under my supervision.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Angelina College
Lufkin, TX
06.2006

High School Diploma -

Lufkin High School
Lufkin, TX
01.1990

Skills

  • Electronic Charting
  • Word
  • Excel
  • Webex
  • Zoom
  • Teams
  • Outlook
  • Basic Life Support
  • Clinical judgment
  • Compassion and Empathy
  • Health Promotion
  • Community health
  • Licensed RN

Hobbies and Interests

  • Reading
  • Traveling
  • Softball/Basketball Mom
  • Listening to Podcasts

Certification

BLS

Timeline

PRN RN Weekend Supervisor

The Bradford at Brookside
02.2024 - Current

HSS Sr. Clinical Coordinator

United Healthcare
04.2016 - Current

Staff RN

Woodland Heights Medical Center
04.2008 - 04.2016

Field RN

Texas Home Health
06.2007 - 04.2008

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Angelina College

High School Diploma -

Lufkin High School

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