CHRISTINA MITSDARFFER
Kankakee,IL
Summary
Experienced nurse practitioner with 17 years of experience in the medical field. Dedicated to providing the best patient care possible through listening to patients and employing motivational interviewing techniques. Passionate about whole body wellness and preventative care, and trained in hospitalist medicine. Practiced in a variety of health care settings and have treated patients with a variety of illnesses and injuries.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CERTIFIED FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER
RIVERSIDE MEDICAL GROUP-NEUROLOGY
Kankakee, IL
09.2021 - Current
- Provides inpatient acute care in the Neurology setting
- Follows up with stroke patients in our stroke clinic, 2-3 weeks from discharge of the hospital
- Strives to provide excellent care with an emphasis on educating patients on best practice initiatives.
CERTIFIED FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER
RIVERSIDE MEDICAL CENTER,
Kankakee, IL
04.2016 - Current
- Worked in a variety of Urgent care settings for the organization
- Addressed patient questions and explained diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis
- Documented drug allergies, treatment provided, and lab testing performed to maintain accurate medical charts
- Interviewed patients to construct comprehensive medical histories
- Administered vaccines and medications to diverse patient populations
- Provided DOT certifications, and performed school and sport physicals for the community.
CERTIFIED FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER
AIM HOSPITALIST
Kankakee, IL
10.2016 - 09.2021
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic testing to eliminate root causes and inform diagnosis
- Addressed patient questions and explained diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis
- Addressed acute and chronic problems, including assessment of abnormal diagnostic tests
- Monitored medication doses and wrote orders to increase, decrease, or change medications
- Diagnosed and treated chronic and acute conditions in the adult hospitalized patients
- Recommended safe diagnostic and therapeutic interventions to address the symptoms and underlying causes facing each patient.
REGISTERED NURSE ICU
RIVERSIDE MEDICAL CENTER
Kankakee, IL
06.2008 - 04.2016
- Detected emerging issues such as fluid and electrolyte imbalances by monitoring fluid intake
- Assessed patients' pain levels and sedation requirements
- Administered medications intravenously, by injection, orally, through gastric tubes, and by other appropriate and ordered methods
- Controlled risks of deterioration with continuous monitoring and swift action on concerning changes in condition
- Prioritized care for critically-ill patients, balancing emerging needs against core requirements.
Education
MASTER OF SCIENCE -
OLIVET NAZARENE UNIVERSITY
Bourbonnais, IL05.2015
BACHELORS OF SCIENCE - undefined
OLIVET NAZARENE UNIVERSITY
Bourbonnais, IL05.2012
ASSOCIATES OF SCIENCE IN NURSING - undefined
KANKAKEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Kankakee, IL05.2008
Skills
- Skilled in motivational interviewing, including the ability to listen closely to patients, learn more about their complaints, and provide better treatment options for enhanced patient compliance
- Problem-solving and analytical skills, which assist in determining a diagnosis even with the toughest cases
- Strong interpersonal skills that help me work closely with other members of the care team for the best treatment plans
- Effective at multi-tasking, and experienced in working in high-stress environments, including very busy inpatient hospitalist team and inpatient Neurology team
Certification
- Family Nurse Practitioner- ANCC
- Registered Nurse with State of Illinois
- NIHSS Certification
- Neuroscience Certification
- Stroke Certificaiton
- BLS Certification
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Timeline
CERTIFIED FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER
RIVERSIDE MEDICAL GROUP-NEUROLOGY
09.2021 - Current
CERTIFIED FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER
AIM HOSPITALIST
10.2016 - 09.2021
CERTIFIED FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER
RIVERSIDE MEDICAL CENTER,
04.2016 - Current
REGISTERED NURSE ICU
RIVERSIDE MEDICAL CENTER
06.2008 - 04.2016
BACHELORS OF SCIENCE - undefined
OLIVET NAZARENE UNIVERSITY
ASSOCIATES OF SCIENCE IN NURSING - undefined
KANKAKEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
MASTER OF SCIENCE -
OLIVET NAZARENE UNIVERSITY