Christina Pastoriza
Chesaning,MI
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle challenging patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Henry Ford Hospital
09.2023 - Current
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies, and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Verified patients had information necessary for ongoing care, providing guidance on diagnoses, management of medications, and prevention methods.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans for optimal outcomes.
- Assisted with delivery of newborns, providing care and support for successful transition to motherhood.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Worked in a travel nurse position which required quick training to be competent and provide exceptional care to all patients assigned
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Registered Nurse
Legacy Healthcare Salmon Creek Medical Center
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Worked in a position of a travel nurse which required quick training to provide exceptional patient care while adhering to the location's policies and procedures
Registered Nurse
Verdugo Hills Hospital
01.2022 - 02.2023
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Worked in the role of a travel nurse, which required quick training to provide exceptional care to patients, while following policies and procedures
Registered Nurse
MultiCare Auburn Medical Center
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Worked in the role of travel nurse, which required quick training to provide exceptional care to patients, while following policies and procedures
Registered Nurse
Sparrow Hospital
07.2014 - 08.2021
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Documented information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
- Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Strengthened unit care standards and policies with focus on patient safety and dignity.
- Performed patient assessments and adjusted care plans accordingly.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes, and treatment implementations.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health, and organizational regulations.
- Developed and implemented specific nursing care plans to cater to individual patient needs.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Took records of birthdates and times, baby weights, lengths, head circumferences and APGAR scores.
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
- Leveraged computerized documentation systems to monitor, record and communicate patient condition.
- Administered epidural and patient controlled analgesia to block pain from labor contractions and during birth.
- Liaised with members of healthcare team to assess and coordinate patient discharge planning needs.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
- Assisted obstetricians and midwives with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Performed vital signs checks and administered vaccinations to infants following birth.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
- Conducted comprehensive physical assessments and assisted with pain management.
- Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
- Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
- Managed epidural analgesia infusions and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to foster smooth transitions of newborns to maternal child unit.
Registered Nurse
Covenant Healthcare
08.2009 - 07.2014
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
- Provided effective bedside care to patients before and after procedures to deliver comfort.
- Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Took records of birthdates and times, baby weights, lengths, head circumferences and APGAR scores.
- Assisted doctors in monitoring baby and mother health during labor.
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
- Leveraged computerized documentation systems to monitor, record and communicate patient condition.
- Completed comprehensive assessment of patient and family needs to identify outcomes, establish care plans, monitor progress, and modify care plan.
- Administered epidural and patient controlled analgesia to block pain from labor contractions and during birth.
- Liaised with members of healthcare team to assess and coordinate patient discharge planning needs.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
- Assisted obstetricians and midwives with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Performed vital signs checks and administered vaccinations to infants following birth.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Conducted comprehensive physical assessments and assisted with pain management.
- Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
- Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
- Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
- Managed epidural analgesia infusions and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to foster smooth transitions of newborns to maternal child unit.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Nursing Assistant
Covenant Healthcare
12.2007 - 07.2009
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Identified and reported unsafe situations to maintain adherence to safety protocols.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Engaged in housekeeping tasks by replacing linens and cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
Specimen Processor Lead
Quest Diagnostics
06.1998 - 12.2007
- Recorded and analyzed data to produce reports of results.
- Adhered to laboratory safety procedures to maintain compliance with quality control standards.
- Participated in lab meetings and project presentations.
- Prepared samples for analysis by performing complex sample preparation tasks.
- Completed data entry tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
- Compiled data and reviewed information for accuracy prior to input.
- Identified data entry errors and reported to necessary departments.
- Corrected data entry errors to prevent duplication or data degradation.
- Managed workflow scheduling, data entry, and accuracy verification for large data projects.
- Entered numerical data into databases with speed and accuracy using 10-key pad.
- Compiled and verified accuracy and sorting information to prepare source data for computer entry.
- Evaluated source documents to locate needed information.
- Searched, extracted and interpreted information to determine correct input procedure.
- Produced monthly reports with advanced Excel spreadsheet functions.
- Corrected data entry errors to prevent later issues such as duplication or data degradation.
- Communicated with supervisors and colleagues to process data quickly and resolve discrepancies.
- Verified accuracy of data entered into system to produce error-free reports.
- Organized, sorted, and checked input data against original documents.
- Followed established procedures to enter and process data correctly.
- Secured and protected data from unauthorized access by complying with security protocols.
- Used computer software to store and retrieve data.
- Updated and maintained customer information, documents and records.
- Checked for accuracy by verifying data and records.
- Utilized techniques for increasing data entry speed.
- Compared transcribed data with source document to detect and correct errors.
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
- Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
- Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
- Monitored team performance and provided constructive feedback to increase productivity and maintain quality standards.
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
- Promoted high standards through personal example to help each member understand expected behaviors and standards.
- Assisted in recruitment of new team members, hiring highest qualified to build team of top performers.
Hospital Corpsman
United States Navy, USN
03.1992 - 03.1998
- Performed and documented hematological and chemical examinations on blood and other body fluids for detection and identification of communicable and other diseases.
- Performed high complexity testing by preparing specimens for analysis and maintaining assay quality.
- Gathered laboratory samples, monitored fluids and read test results to make accurate care decisions.
- Recorded and interpreted laboratory results to present to senior colleagues.
- Developed and implemented standard operating procedures to verify quality control.
- Analyzed clinical samples on LC/MS-MS, resolving unusual data trends and handling chromatography and instrument alarms as appropriate.
- Investigated and resolved issues related to laboratory processes and procedures.
- Prioritized work assigned, maintained accurate records of work performed and initiated corrective action in case of defective records or inadequate care plans.
- Conducted and reported on microbiological, serological and chemical analysis on clinical and environmental samples.
- Prepared and validated buffers and in-house reagents, calibrators, and controls in advance of laboratory testing and analysis orders.
- Operated and performed preventative maintenance on laboratory equipment and instruments.
- Participated in lab meetings and project presentations.
- Adhered to laboratory safety procedures to maintain compliance with quality control standards.
- Prepared samples for analysis by performing complex sample preparation tasks.
- Recorded and analyzed data to produce reports of results.
- Monitored and documented safety standards to verify compliance.
- Set and oversaw quality assurance guidelines for laboratory work.
- Disinfected tools, equipment and surfaces between patients.
- Answered patient inquiries and provided information about healthcare services.
- Took and recorded patients' vital signs, documenting in medical charts.
- Completed necessary reports and documentation on time and to specifications.
- Cleaned and set up rooms in preparation for patient appointments.
- Performed basic laboratory tests and collected specimens for further testing.
- Supported office operations by expertly handling administrative needs.
- Inspected equipment for defects and completed basic repairs.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Addressed questions and concerns to educate patients on collection process and procedures.
- Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Monitored patients for reactions and verified sample quality.
- Participated in continuing education programs to stay up to date on new technologies and procedures.
- Conducted venipuncture and other CT procedures.
- Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection.
- Adhered to HIPAA standards and maintained patient confidentiality in all interactions.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Followed established safety protocols and standards to minimize risk of infection and injury.
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear, or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
- Verified proper storage and transportation of specimens to laboratories.
- Participated in quality assurance and competency assessment initiatives.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Baker College of Owosso
Owosso06.2009
Skills
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Nursing Process
- Operational Procedures
- Medical Records Management
- Immunization Administration
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- EMR Systems
- Intramuscular Injections
- Nursing Assignments
- Charting and Clinical Documentation
- Patient Examination
- Direct Patient Care
- Nursing Protocols
- Acute Illness
- Patient Education
- Blood Product Administration
- Medication Administration
- Lab Testing and Analysis
- Regulatory Compliance
- Joint Commission Compliance
- Care Plan Development
- Accurate Documentation
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Compassionate and Caring
- Healthcare Personnel Supervision
- Treatment Plan Modification
- Diet and Nutrition
- Unit Oversight
- Update Electronic Charts
- Clear Patient Communication
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Test Interpretations
- Microsoft Office
- Delegation and Motivation
- Duty Delegation
- Epic Systems
- Resource Assignment
- Patient Assessments
- Microsoft Word
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Documenting Observations
- Safety and Security Procedures
- Time Management
- Personal Integrity
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Issue Resolution
- Staff Scheduling
- Active Listening
- Medication Distribution
- Patient Care
- Calm and Composed
- Charting and Documenting
- Work Assignments
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Outlook
- Policy and Procedure Compliance
- Diabetes Management
- HIPAA Protocol Adherence
- Student Training
- Gynecological Surgery
- Patient Admission
- Monitoring
- Speaking
- Pharmacology
- Centricity
- Periwatch
- Obix
Accomplishments
Received Navy Achievement Medal
Golden Heart Award (Covenant Hospital)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Henry Ford Hospital
09.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Legacy Healthcare Salmon Creek Medical Center
01.2023 - 08.2023
Registered Nurse
Verdugo Hills Hospital
01.2022 - 02.2023
Registered Nurse
MultiCare Auburn Medical Center
09.2021 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse
Sparrow Hospital
07.2014 - 08.2021
Registered Nurse
Covenant Healthcare
08.2009 - 07.2014
Nursing Assistant
Covenant Healthcare
12.2007 - 07.2009
Specimen Processor Lead
Quest Diagnostics
06.1998 - 12.2007
Hospital Corpsman
United States Navy, USN
03.1992 - 03.1998
Associate of Science - Nursing
Baker College of Owosso
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