Christina M. Freeman
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Tamarac,FL
Summary
Motivated Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with a Master's degree in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing. Excellent analytical and organizational skills, able to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Committed to delivering high-quality patient care through a compassionate and dedicated approach.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Registered Nurse
HCA Florida Aventura Hospital
Aventura, Florida
05.2021 - Current
- Specialize in Trauma, Medical/Surgical Intensive Care Unit and Behavioral Health Unit, managing a range of medical and mental health conditions.
- Proficient in continuous monitoring and assessment of mechanical ventilators, ventriculostomies, arterial lines, central lines to ensure hemodynamic stability.
- Administer, titrate and monitor patients on critical medications, including vasopressors, anti-hypertensive agents, sedatives, and paralytics according to evidence-based practice guidelines.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans, ensuring timely interventions and adherence to ICU standards of care.
- Deliver therapeutic care to patients experiencing acute psychiatric crises, including schizophrenia, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, substance use disorders, and suicidal ideation.
- Conduct suicide risk assessment, de-escalation techniques and implement safety precautions such as 1:1 observation and q15 minute rounding.
- Facilitate interdisciplinary communication between psychiatry, nursing, case management and social services to ensure continuity and integration of mental/physical health care.
- Administer and monitor psychotropic medications, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
- Demonstrate cultural competence in providing care to adverse patient population.
- Utilize clinical judgment to advocate for patient needs and promote patient safety while maintaining compliance with HIPAA, organization policies, and ICU/Behavioral Health standards of care.
- Train and mentor new graduate nurses, nursing students, and new-hires in critical care, emphasizing holistic, patient-centered care.
- Proficient using MEDITECH EHR system.
Registered Nurse
HOLY CROSS HOSPITAL
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
08.2019 - Current
- Provide adaptable, high-quality nursing care to adult patients across multiple units, including Critical Care, Cardiac Step-Down, and Intermediate Care, as a member of the hospital's float pool team.
- Rapidly assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care for a variety of acute and complex conditions, including sepsis, respiratory failure, post-cardiac interventions, stroke, and multi-system disease.
- Demonstrate proficiency in managing advanced equipment and therapies such as ventilators, central lines, arterial lines, and cardiac monitors.
- Administer and titrate critical medications, including vasoactive drips, antiarrhythmic, anticoagulants, and pain/sedation protocols, ensuring safe and timely interventions.
- Communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and ensure seamless transitions between levels of care.
- Float seamlessly between units with varying workflows and patient populations.
- Provide patient and family education related to diagnoses, procedures, medication regimens, and post-discharge care with a focus on cardiac and critical care recovery.
- Maintain compliance with Hospital policies, safety protocols, and evidence-based nursing standards, while supporting quality improvement initiatives.
- Proficient using EPIC EHR system.
Registered Nurse- Travel
BROOKDALE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
Brooklyn, New York
03.2021 - 05.2021
- Provide nursing care in both Surgical Intensive Care Unit and Medical Intensive Care Unit managing a variety of conditions including cardiac, respiratory, neurological and COVID scenarios.
- Expertise in managing mechanical ventilators, ventriculostomies, arterial lines, central lines to ensure hemodynamic stability.
- Proficient in administering intravenous vasopressors, anti-hypertensive agents, paralytics and sedatives to support patient care.
- Conduct patient assessments, developing and following nursing care plans, administer medication, patient admission/discharges, and patient/family education.
- Frequently monitor and update patient’s plan of care as necessary, collaborating with physicians and other members of the healthcare team.
Education
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing
Nova Southeastern University
Miramar, Fl 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, Fl 05.2001 -
Associate of Science - Nursing
Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, Fl 05.2001 -
Skills
- Advanced patient assessment, critical thinking, and rapid clinical decision-making
- Utilizes evidence-based guidelines for acute/chronic conditions and management of care
- Management of high-acuity patients with multi-system trauma, stroke, cardiac, respiratory diseases and injuries
- Proficient in cardiac monitoring, arrythmia interpretation, and titration of vasoactive medications
- Skilled in ventilator management, hemodynamic monitoring, and use of advanced life support equipment
- Knowledge of behavioral health crisis management, de-escalation techniques, and suicide risk assessments
- Proficient in the use of evidence-based screening tools such as CIWA, COWS and Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale
- Strong therapeutic communication and rapport-building with diverse patient populations
- Safe medication administration including IV therapy, sedation, and psychotropic medications
- Adaptability across high-stress environments including ICU, step-down and behavioral health units
- Skilled in interdisciplinary collaboration, patient advocacy, maintenance of HIPAA, and family education
- Proficient in EPIC and MEDITECH electronic health record systems and clinical documentation
- Proficient with computers and Microsoft Office Software
Certification
Registered Nurse License, 04/30/2027
Timeline
Registered Nurse
HCA Florida Aventura Hospital
05.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse- Travel
BROOKDALE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
03.2021 - 05.2021
Registered Nurse
HOLY CROSS HOSPITAL
08.2019 - Current
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing
Nova Southeastern University
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Broward College
05.2001 -
Associate of Science - Nursing
Broward College
05.2001 -
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