Christina Stifflemire
Gulf Breeze,FL
Summary
Professional nurse with comprehensive experience in diverse clinical settings for over 10 years. Adept in critical patient care and emergency response, caring for patients of all ages. Strong focus on teamwork and adaptability, ensuring reliable support and effective collaboration. Known for clinical expertise, compassionate approach, and ability to navigate changing healthcare environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Perioperative Float Registered Nurse
Andrew's Institute
08.2023 - Current
- Floated between pre op and PACU, providing perioperative care by closely monitoring approximately 8 patients throughout their surgical experience each day.
- Improved patient satisfaction by addressing concerns, answering questions, and offering support before and after surgery.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions throughout perioperative period.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to supportive work environment, improve nursing satisfaction, and improved retention rates.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Day Surgery Registered Nurse
Santa Rosa Medical Center
10.2022 - Current
- Provided perioperative care by preparing patients for surgery, post op care, and floated to PACU as needed.
- Called patients when needed to gain information for pre anesthesia testing (PAT)
- Planned, executed, directed and evaluated nursing care given to approximately 8 surgical patients per day, documenting all aspects of care as required by facility.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions throughout the perioperative period.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department - Contract
Perdido Bay Freestanding ER
07.2022 - 09.2022
- Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs, in 17 bed ER.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients of all ages; pediatrics through geriatric population.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Documented all aspects of care provided while in Emergency Department.
Emergency Department Registered Nurse, Contract
North Okaloosa Medical Center
10.2021 - 07.2022
- Provided emergency care for patients of all ages in 30 bed ER; pediatrics through geriatric population
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Documented all aspects of care provided while in Emergency Department.
- Participated in professional development opportunities regularly to stay current on best practices in nursing field.
PIC-TFK Pediatric Registered Nurse Case Manager
Covenant Care
04.2021 - 02.2022
- Managed 47 complex cases involving multiple comorbidities, requiring close monitoring and coordination of various healthcare services.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills by prioritizing tasks and efficiently delegating responsibilities, ensuring all patients received state required in-home visits or via telehealth.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and confidence, and enhancing patient satisfaction through compassionate and empathetic communication.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing individualized care plans tailored to needs of pediatric patients.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions, especially with new diagnoses or changes involving complex interventions, minimizing hospital readmissions.
- Advocated for patients' needs during multidisciplinary meetings, ensuring appropriate resources were allocated according to each child's care plan.
Administrator/Director of Nursing
Caring Hearts PPEC
09.2020 - 04.2021
- Administrator/Director of Nursing at day treatment facility for medically fragile children, ages newborn to 21, with census of over 25 children
- Managed complex pediatric cases involving multiple comorbidities, requiring close monitoring and coordination of various healthcare services.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and confidence, and enhancing patient satisfaction through compassionate and empathetic communication.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing individualized care plans tailored to needs of pediatric patients, monitoring and adjusting them as needed.
- Advocated for patients' needs during multidisciplinary meetings, ensuring appropriate resources were allocated for optimal care outcomes.
- Interacted with child welfare personnel and social workers in cases involving concerns about overall well-being.
- Supervised twelve nursing staff members, offering guidance, feedback, and mentorship that contributed to their professional growth and development.
- Managed human resources functions, including hiring, onboarding, training, and employee evaluations for optimal team performance.
- Quality assurance team member; duties include chart audits, QA meetings with upper management and Medical Director, staff remediation if needed.
Emergency Response Travel Registered Nurse Team Leader
Favorite Staffing
07.2020 - 09.2020
- RN team leader of over 100 RNs, 35 CNAs, and FEMA team of 7, ensuring quality performance in COVID-19 testing procedures at large drive-thru testing site.
- Assisted FEMA team and Sheriff's Department with coordination of ambulance mobile Covid-19 team with fleet of 10 trucks to encourage test utilization among underserved populations.
- Demonstrated adaptability when assigned different tasks as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
- Implemented strict safety protocols for staff and patients, minimizing infection risks at testing site.
Emergency Response Travel Registered Nurse
Krucial Staffing
04.2020 - 05.2020
- COVID 19 Emergency Response Registered Nurse, NYC
- Improved employee health by conducting COVID 19 tests and quarantining and caring for them as needed.
- Implemented quality assurance measures that resulted in improved patient outcomes and satisfaction rates.
- Managed timely administration of medications, vaccinations, and other prescribed treatments to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Safeguarded patient confidentiality by diligently adhering to HIPAA regulations and upholding professional ethics.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Travel Registered Nurse, NICU
Wellstar Spalding Regional Hospital
08.2019 - 02.2020
- Attended approximately 6 deliveries per shift in rural hospital, providing resuscitation to newborns as needed; transitioning all infants during postpartum period.
- Developed individualized care plans based on assessment data, fostering consistent progress towards health goals for each infant.
- Ensured adherence to strict infection control practices, reducing hospital-acquired infection incidences.
- Provided education to families; including lactation support, promoting successful breastfeeding practices, newborn care, and discharge information, despite challenging circumstances.
- Provided psychosocial support to families experiencing distress related to their infants' critical health conditions, strengthening familial coping mechanisms during difficult times.
- Mentored and provided education to new or untrained nursing staff members in NICU and well baby, promoting supportive work environment.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to established policies, procedures, and evidence-based guidelines governing newborn nursing practice.
Travel Registered Nurse, NICU
Baptist Memorial Hospital
03.2019 - 06.2019
- Conducted full care and ongoing assessments of newborns' vital signs and responses to interventions, adjusting care strategies accordingly for optimal results.
- Developed individualized care plans based on assessment data, fostering consistent progress towards health goals for each infant.
- Provided psychosocial support to families experiencing distress related to their infants' critical health conditions, strengthening familial coping mechanisms during difficult times.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to established policies, procedures, and evidence-based guidelines governing newborn nursing practice.
- Served as advocate for patients and families, ensuring their unique needs were met throughout course of treatment.
Travel Registered Nurse, NICU
Our Lady of Lourdes Women's and Children's Hospital
01.2019 - 03.2019
- Attended deliveries as necessary, to provide newborn resuscitation and admit infant to newborn ICU, as needed.
- Developed individualized care plans based on assessment data, fostering consistent progress towards health goals for each infant.
- Ensured adherence to strict infection control practices, reducing incidences of hospital-acquired infections among patients.
- Provided psychosocial support to families experiencing distress related to their infants' critical health conditions, strengthening familial coping mechanisms during difficult times.
- Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
Adjunct Faculty Nursing Clinical Instructor
Fortis Institute Nursing Program
04.2018 - 10.2018
- Evaluated student performance through assessments, providing timely feedback and individualized coaching to promote academic success.
- Mentored and guided 13 students through challenging clinical rotations, offering support and constructive feedback for continuous improvement.
- Oversaw laboratory and clinical environments to help students advance knowledge and abilities; to include NICU, Medical/Surgical, Oncology, and ICU at local participating hospitals.
- Established and maintained successful relationships with students, teaching faculty, and hospital staff by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills.
Staff Registered Nurse
Studor Family Children's Hospital at Sacred Heart
06.2014 - 01.2019
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality care to critically ill infants in 72 bed NICU.
- Developed individualized care plans based on assessment data, fostering consistent progress towards health goals for each infant.
- Actively participated in daily rounds with multidisciplinary teams, offering patient progress insights from nursing perspective to inform decision-making processes.
- Cultivated strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing emotional and educational support throughout their infant's NICU stay, strengthening familial coping mechanisms during difficult times.
- Mentored and provided education to new or untrained nursing staff members in NICU protocols and best practices, promoting supportive work environment.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Downers Grove, IL06.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Keiser University
Tallahassee, FL04.2014
Associate in Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Kaplan University
Davenport, IA12.2007
Skills
- Assessment and care planning
- BLS, ACLS, PALS
- Critical, ER, Pediatric nursing
- Multitasking and organization
- Clinical documentation and EMR
- Quality improvement
- Patient advocacy
- Care coordination and management
- Case management and Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Communication and time management skills
- Educational and emotional support
- Excellent computer skills, typing 63 wpm
Certification
- Registered Nurse, Florida, compact, 04/30/26
- Basic Life Support (BLS), 09/25
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), 09/25
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), 09/25
- Certified DONA Doula Training
Honors and Awards
- Graduated with BSN - Summa Cum Laude, 06/16
- Cathedral Award, Tallahassee Memorial Hospital, 04/14
- Dean's list, Chamberlain College of Nursing
- President's list, Kaplan University
Emrexperience
- EPIC
- Cerner
- McKesson
- Meditech
- Centricity
- MedHost
Timeline
Perioperative Float Registered Nurse
Andrew's Institute
08.2023 - Current
Day Surgery Registered Nurse
Santa Rosa Medical Center
10.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department - Contract
Perdido Bay Freestanding ER
07.2022 - 09.2022
Emergency Department Registered Nurse, Contract
North Okaloosa Medical Center
10.2021 - 07.2022
PIC-TFK Pediatric Registered Nurse Case Manager
Covenant Care
04.2021 - 02.2022
Administrator/Director of Nursing
Caring Hearts PPEC
09.2020 - 04.2021
Emergency Response Travel Registered Nurse Team Leader
Favorite Staffing
07.2020 - 09.2020
Emergency Response Travel Registered Nurse
Krucial Staffing
04.2020 - 05.2020
Travel Registered Nurse, NICU
Wellstar Spalding Regional Hospital
08.2019 - 02.2020
Travel Registered Nurse, NICU
Baptist Memorial Hospital
03.2019 - 06.2019
Travel Registered Nurse, NICU
Our Lady of Lourdes Women's and Children's Hospital
01.2019 - 03.2019
Adjunct Faculty Nursing Clinical Instructor
Fortis Institute Nursing Program
04.2018 - 10.2018
Staff Registered Nurse
Studor Family Children's Hospital at Sacred Heart
06.2014 - 01.2019
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Associate of Science - Nursing
Keiser University
Associate in Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Kaplan University
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