Christina Salmon
Coeur d'Alene,ID
Summary
Dedicated RN specializing in patient triage, care plan formulation, and emergency interventions. Committed to providing exceptional bedside care while enhancing patient satisfaction in high-pressure settings.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
OR Circulator
North West Specialty Hospital
Post Falls, Idaho
01.2026 - 05.2026
- Coordinated with surgical teams to ensure smooth workflow and communication.
- Prepared operating room by sterilizing instruments and setting up necessary supplies.
- Assisted in patient positioning and monitoring throughout surgical processes.
- Followed safety protocols to prevent infections and ensure a sterile environment.
RN Case Management Emergency Department
MultiCare
Spokane Valley, Washington
01.2025 - 11.2025
- Worked successfully with a diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our goals and services.
- Promoted high patient and patient family satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable, friendly service.
- Delivered exceptional bedside care, enhancing patient experiences in the emergency department.
RN, Emergency Department
MultiCare
Spokane Valley, Washington
08.2023 - 11.2025
- Fluent in triaging patients in a fast-paced emergency department environment.
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team.
- Educated patients and families on emergency procedures, care, and discharge plans.
- Delivered exceptional bedside care to patients, ensuring high standards of treatment and comfort.
- Executed essential, lifesaving interventions to ensure patient stability.
RN OR Circulator/Pre-op/PACU
KM Plastic Surgery
Spokane, Washington
04.2023 - 07.2023
- Assisted in pre-operative patient assessments and documentation.
- Educated patients on post-operative care and wound management.
- Collaborated with the surgical team to ensure seamless procedure flow.
- Communicated effectively with patients and their families regarding care plans.
- Regrettably, I had to leave this job as it was not offering me the hours I needed; yes, it was a placeholder for the days I could work in the ER.
RN Home Care Elderly
Marjory Day
Chattaroy, Washington
07.2020 - 08.2023
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for the patient.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care quality.
- Observed and reported changes in patient conditions to family members and clinic providers.
- Performed housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and safe environment for an elderly client.
- Prepared nutritious meals tailored to the dietary needs of elderly clients.
- Ensured timely and secure transport of elderly clients to healthcare facilities and community events.
- The only reason I was unable to continue this position is because the elderly woman was my grandmother. She had progressing dementia and was becoming more than one nurse could handle. She was living with me and my family.
RN OR/Pre-op/PACU
Northwest Pain Specialists
Spokane Valley, Washington
08.2020 - 12.2021
- Implemented pain relief strategies to ensure patient well-being throughout surgical processes related to previous injury.
- Delivered non-narcotic treatments in OR, pre-op, and PACU environments, enhancing patient recovery and minimizing discomfort.
- Executed nursing duties across OR, pre-op, and PACU on a very part-time basis, maintaining high standards of patient care, a sterile procedure environment, and C-arm X-ray mastering.
- This was a two-person minor surgical environment; I was Dr. Legg's extra hands; the patients were alert at all times. He was hoping for more hours than I could offer, so I resigned after he hired another RN. I scheduled this job while I was caring for my grandmother, when she had family over, or was otherwise occupied by her sitter.
RN Emergency Department
Providence Sacred Heart Hospital
Spokane, Washington
01.2015 - 07.2020
- Administered medications, and monitored patient reactions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive patient care.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment to ensure safety standards.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records system.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations, prioritizing patient needs effectively.
- Participated in ongoing training to stay current on emergency care practices.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians.
- Regrettably, I left this job to care for my aging grandmother. Not that caring for my grandmother was the regret; it was leaving a job I loved and worked so hard in.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Providence
Great Falls, MT06-2021
Skills
- Patient triage
- Care plan development
- Electronic health records management
- Emergency interventions
- Pain management strategies
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Clinical information system management
Timeline
OR Circulator
North West Specialty Hospital
01.2026 - 05.2026
RN Case Management Emergency Department
MultiCare
01.2025 - 11.2025
RN, Emergency Department
MultiCare
08.2023 - 11.2025
RN OR Circulator/Pre-op/PACU
KM Plastic Surgery
04.2023 - 07.2023
RN OR/Pre-op/PACU
Northwest Pain Specialists
08.2020 - 12.2021
RN Home Care Elderly
Marjory Day
07.2020 - 08.2023
RN Emergency Department
Providence Sacred Heart Hospital
01.2015 - 07.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Providence