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Christina Ormiston

Yucca Valley,CA

Summary

Highly skilled clinical nurse with extensive experience at Eisenhower Health, advocating for innovative practices to enhance patient comfort and safety. Skilled in acute, subacute, and long-term care. I have compassionate communication and consider everyone a VIP. I successfully led my team through the Covid pandemic, ensuring high-quality patient outcomes and satisfaction.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Eisenhower Health
06.2025 - Current
  • Assisted with patient assessments and documentation processes.
  • Supported nursing staff in daily care routines for diverse patient populations.
  • Learned to administer medications under supervision following safety protocols.
  • Participated in collaborative team meetings to discuss patient care strategies.
  • Provided compassionate support to patients and families during treatment processes.
  • Maintained a clean and safe environment, adhering to infection control standards.
  • 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.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
  • Cardiac stress tests via chemical and/or treadmill
  • 12-lead EKG interpretation
  • Pre-op & PACU for procedures, ex: Cardioversion, TEE, IRL, Bronchoscopy, Paracentesis

Registered Nurse

Eisenhower Health: Mirage Endoscopy Center
10.2013 - 06.2025
  • Director of Nursing from Nov 2018-Jun 2025
  • Delegated daily staff nurse duties
  • Managed clinical and support in patient care activities
  • Evaluated nursing practices and processes; made changes, accordingly.
  • Participated in design and build of electronic health record.
  • Trained newly-hired doctors, staff, and anesthesia providers to electronic health record.
  • Participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Program.
  • Assisted doctors and staff with pre-op, procedures, and recovery.
  • Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
  • Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
  • Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.

Registered Nurse

Hi-Desert Medical Center
08.2011 - 10.2013
  • Coordinated patient care during labor and delivery, ensuring safety and comfort for mothers and infants.
  • Monitored fetal heart rates and maternal vital signs, promptly identifying any complications for intervention.
  • Provided education to expectant parents on labor processes, pain management options, and postpartum care.
  • Advocated for patients' needs within the hospital system, facilitating access to necessary resources and support services.
  • Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
  • Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
  • Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
  • Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
  • Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.

Registered Nurse, CCC

Hi-Desert Medical Center
05.2010 - 08.2011
  • Administered patient care, including assessments, medication management, and vital sign monitoring.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive treatment plans for diverse patient populations.
  • Educated patients and families on health management plans, enhancing understanding of conditions and treatments.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
  • Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
  • Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
  • Led nursing team in delivering high-quality patient care, ensuring adherence to protocols and standards.
  • Skillfully performed various clinical procedures such as IV insertion, wound dressing changes, catheterizations; ensuring optimal comfort levels for patients during these processes.
  • Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
  • Increased patient satisfaction scores by delivering compassionate care and advocating for individual needs.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.

Education

Associate of Arts - Business Administration

College of The Desert
Palm Desert, CA

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
01-2016

Associate of Science - Nursing

College of The Desert
Palm Desert, CA
01-2009

Skills

  • Advocated for use of CO2 versus free-air insufflation for endoscopic procedures to reduce patient discomfort and induce rapid response to suspected perforation in a timely manner
  • Advocated for all registered nurses to train and understand the role of the GI technician
  • Advocated for all retrieved specimens, pathology requisition forms, and physician procedure reports to be verified/ signed by two RNs and courier before sending to pathology
  • Transitioned all staff from Eisenhower Health hospital employees to contracted or ambulatory surgery employees
  • Guided center through Covid pandemic

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Eisenhower Health
06.2025 - Current

Registered Nurse

Eisenhower Health: Mirage Endoscopy Center
10.2013 - 06.2025

Registered Nurse

Hi-Desert Medical Center
08.2011 - 10.2013

Registered Nurse, CCC

Hi-Desert Medical Center
05.2010 - 08.2011

Associate of Arts - Business Administration

College of The Desert

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Walden University

Associate of Science - Nursing

College of The Desert

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