Christina Perry

I provide my professional services to multiple long-term care centers. Worked at Wellmore Nursing Center of Daniel Island, St. George Healthcare Care Center, Prince George Healthcare Center, and Mt. Pleasant Manor. Worked 2-3 shifts per week. Proficient in using Point Click Care charting system. Supervised 2-6 staff members daily.

• Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
• Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
• Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
• Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
• Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills.
• Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
• Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.

• Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
• Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
• Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
• Monitored vital signs, nutritional intake and signs and symptoms of complications to report deviations to supervisor.
• Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
• Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.

• Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
• Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
• Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
• Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
• Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
• Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
• Assessments and admissions on new pt arrivals
• Managed team of 4-5 people as charge nurse

• Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety, including meditation .
• Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
• Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments.
• Documented medications administered, treatments and patient procedures performed in appropriate records according to privacy requirements.
• Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking and administration.
• Cared for patient in 26 bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients

• Communicate report using SBAR, documentation, head to toe assessment, noting any changes in patients and documenting.
• Working and communicating with team to provide excellence care.
• Performed safety rounds, hanging platelets and blood, monitoring continuous bladder irrigation, inserting Foley and NG tube, administering o2, wound care, hanging TPN, skin care, hanging heparin, drawing and monitoring labs.
• Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity
• Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, and monitored responses
• Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient's condition with regular testing and vital assessments
• Managed caseload of 6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy and wound care.

• Supervise team of 2-5 CNA’s, manage conflict between coworkers, ensure documentation completed, made sure resident’s received proper care via observation and communication, and ensure proper safety techniques were used during transfers.
• Communicate with providers using SBAR.
• Proficient in drawing blood, promote teamwork, administering injections, provide education to family and residents concerning new orders or acute changes, implementing interventions to maintain client safety, and promote teamwork.
• Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, and monitored responses

• Managed clinic flow through timely and efficient manner.
• Obtain vital signs and documenting findings, advocate for patients
• Administering medication according to provider’s instruction.
• Mixing, drawing up botox, and assisting provider throughout procedure.
• Order medications, call in med refills, or deny rx scripts according to MUSC policy and provider’s directions.
• Convey patient test results or MD notes.
• Ensuring pt understanding using teach-back.
• Assisting with skin biopsies.
• Setting up clinic on Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis days to ensure smooth and efficient clinic flow.
• Faxing orders, registering and placing lifewatch 30 day holter monitor, obtaining EKG’s.
• Assisting with pre-cert and communicating with admins to assist in insurance approvals for pt’s procedures.
• Sterilized instruments and equipment and stocked unexpired supplies and medications to prepare patient care areas

• Observes and document patient status.
• Advocate for patients.
• Gather vital signs, report any abnormalities and document in database.
• Complete and submit clinical documentation accordance with company guidelines.
• Collect urine and fecal samples to assist in diagnoses.
• Plan, set-up, serve meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
• Position pt for comfort and prevention of pressure sores.
• Promote continuity of care by accurately communicating status of patient to oncoming caregivers.
• Maintain clean, orderly, safe and well stocked environment in pt’s room.
• Provide specialize care to post-op patients according to guidelines.
• Provide therapeutic communication to pt and loved ones.
• Obtain blood sugars, and operating bladder scans.
• Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives
• Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms.
• Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care
• Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment
• Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment