Christina Reese
Columbia,SC
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Medsurge Nurse
Cooper University Hospital
04.2023 - 07.2023
- 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.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Performed intravenous therapy procedures and monitored chest tubes.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
Travel Medsurge Nurse
Trinity Hospital
11.2022 - 03.2023
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Performed intravenous therapy procedures and monitored chest tubes.
- Monitored hemodynamic variances to identify signs of life-threatening complications.
Travel Medsurge Nurse
Raleigh General Hospital
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough neurological assessments.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Travel Medsurge Nurse
Essentia Health Hospital
06.2021 - 03.2022
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Assisted in physical therapy activities
Travel Nurse Telemetry
Atrium Healthcare
12.2020 - 03.2021
- Administered heart and blood pressure medication to cardiac patients as prescribed by physicians.
- Observed patient health and side effects from treatments and medications, noting all details in patient chart.
- Collaborated across disciplines to coordinate disposition, referral and psychosocial support needs.
- Utilized specialized equipment to track and monitor patients' vital signs in tele unit.
- Performed hourly rounds on 12-bed floor to monitor equipment function and lead placement.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Registered Nurse, PACU
Duke University Hospital
03.2020 - 12.2020
- Assessed patients for complications immediately following surgery to identify and resolve potential complications.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Documented procedure plans, surgery notes and progress updates to facilitate communication among healthcare providers.
- Evaluated patients to detect contraindications before anesthesia or scheduled surgery.
- Created warm, supportive atmosphere to keep patients feeling safe and comfortable immediately before and after surgery.
Travel Stepdown Nurse
Vidant Medical Center
03.2019 - 03.2020
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Travel Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
Central Regional Hospital
06.2018 - 02.2019
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Educated patients and families about mental health, diagnoses and treatment options.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
Trident Medical Center
10.2016 - 12.2017
- Changed dressings, cleaned wounds and monitored vital signs of up to 3 to 4 patients concurrently with focus on quality care.
- Assisted in diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as unstable angina, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease and cardiac dysrhythmia.
- Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Liaised with patients following cardiothoracic surgical procedures, providing support and education on post-surgical care.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Regional Medical Center
07.2015 - 10.2016
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Ordered and analyzed diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient conditions.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Performed intravenous therapy procedures and monitored chest tubes.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Trident Technical College
Charleston, SC04.2015
Skills
- Electronic Systems
- Blood Product Transfusion
- Disease Processes
- Wound Management
- Monitoring Telemetry
- Electronic Health Records
- Airway Management
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Heart Failure
- Patient Education
- Nursing Process
- Chest Tubes
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Emergency Situations
- Cerebrovascular Accidents
- Test Interpretations
- Emergency Diagnostics
- IV Administration
- Wound Care Management
- Nursing Performance Assessment
- General Surgery
- Diagnostic Test Evaluations
- Interpreting EKGs
- High Blood Pressure Management
- Accurate Documentation
- Patient Admission
- File and Records Monitoring
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
- Pulmonary Conditions
- Multitasking Abilities
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Active Listening
- Organization and Time Management
- Patient Care
- Judgment and Decision-Making
- Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal
- Gastrostomy Tube Care
- Insulin Medication Assistance
- Intravenous Therapy
Accomplishments
Completing my nursing assignments with exceeding satisfaction.
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse - 2015- Present
- ACLS Training - 1/2024
- BLS Training - 9/2024
- NIHSS Training - 9/2023
Timeline
Travel Medsurge Nurse
Cooper University Hospital
04.2023 - 07.2023
Travel Medsurge Nurse
Trinity Hospital
11.2022 - 03.2023
Travel Medsurge Nurse
Raleigh General Hospital
06.2022 - 09.2022
Travel Medsurge Nurse
Essentia Health Hospital
06.2021 - 03.2022
Travel Nurse Telemetry
Atrium Healthcare
12.2020 - 03.2021
Registered Nurse, PACU
Duke University Hospital
03.2020 - 12.2020
Travel Stepdown Nurse
Vidant Medical Center
03.2019 - 03.2020
Travel Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
Central Regional Hospital
06.2018 - 02.2019
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
Trident Medical Center
10.2016 - 12.2017
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Regional Medical Center
07.2015 - 10.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Trident Technical College
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