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Christina Reeber

Lyndhurst ,OH

Summary

Accomplished Transitional Care Coordinator and Bedside RN at University Hospitals of Cleveland's Seidman Cancer Center, adept in healthcare navigation, patient education and fostering teamwork. Excelled in reducing readmission rates and enhancing patient satisfaction through effective communication and meticulous care planning. Skilled in mentoring staff and streamlining transitional care, demonstrating a commitment to quality improvement and patient-centered outcomes.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Transitional Care Coordinator

University Hospitals of Cleveland
11.2009 - Current
  • Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements by meticulously documenting patient progress and interventions in electronic health records.
  • Improved patient satisfaction scores with timely coordination of resources, including home care and rehabilitation services.
  • Provided ongoing education for nursing staff regarding best practices in transitional care management, contributing to a more knowledgeable and skilled workforce.
  • Developed strong relationships with external service providers, ensuring a smooth handoff of patients upon discharge from the hospital setting.
  • Assisted patients in navigating complex healthcare systems, ensuring they had a clear understanding of their care plan and steps required for successful transition.
  • Reduced readmission rates by effectively managing patient discharges and following up on post-discharge needs.
  • Managed complex cases involving multiple comorbidities, prioritizing tasks based on urgency and risk factors associated with poor transitions of care.
  • Streamlined information flow among multidisciplinary teams, fostering efficient decision-making and care planning.
  • Collaborated with medical teams to identify high-risk patients who required targeted interventions for a successful transition to the next level of care.
  • Promoted interdisciplinary collaboration through regular case conferences, leading to more effective utilization of resources for optimal patient outcomes.
  • Educated individuals and their caregivers with printed educational materials, verbal instruction and videos.
  • Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
  • Conducted thorough assessments of patients' discharge needs during admission interviews.
  • Educated patients and families on available community resources, empowering them to make informed decisions about their ongoing care.

Bedside RN

University Hospitals of Cleveland
06.2002 - 10.2009
  • Administered medications including chemotherapy and biotherapy and blood products accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
  • Developed strong relationships with patients' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.

Education

Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing Practice

Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH
05.2002

Skills

  • Healthcare navigation
  • Patient education
  • Quality improvement
  • Transition planning
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Customer service
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Reliability
  • Excellent communication

Accomplishments

-Completed a quality improvement project "Reducing CLABSI in patients with hematologic malignacies with the use of Chlorhexidine Gluconate bathing wipes." The project was successful and CHG bathing wipes are still being used on the BMT division.

- Assisted with several other nursing research projects.

-Currently teaches new nurses the discharge process during their BMT class and former teacher for the ONS Chemotherapy and Biotherapy class.

-Former member of the Seidman Patient Family Advisory Council

Certification

Oncology Certified Nurse

Timeline

Transitional Care Coordinator

University Hospitals of Cleveland
11.2009 - Current

Bedside RN

University Hospitals of Cleveland
06.2002 - 10.2009

Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing Practice

Bowling Green State University

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