Christina Sylvestre
Peachtree City,GA
Summary
Detail-oriented Registered Nurse with extensive experience in cardiac patient monitoring, medication administration, and patient education. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through effective communication and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
Overview
1
1
Certification
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Piedmont Fayette Hospital
Peachtree City, Georgia
06.2017 - 07.2026
- Delivered direct patient care, ensuring adherence to physician treatment orders.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments following established protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs and relayed changes to healthcare team during pre- and post-stress lab procedures, including cardioversions and TEE, to ensure timely intervention.
- Documented patient care activities in electronic health records, ensuring compliance with healthcare standards and facilitating continuity of care.
- Ordered laboratory tests, interpreting results according to medical guidelines.
- Educated patients and families on disease management and health promotion strategies.
- Responded to patient inquiries by providing relevant educational materials, enhancing patient understanding of care processes and health management.
- Maintained comprehensive electronic records of patient health information.
Registered Nurse ARU
Southern Regional Hospital
Riverdale, Georgia
06.2006 - 06.2017
- Evaluated patient conditions, identifying complications and coordinating interventions with critical care teams.
- Monitored and prepared pre- and post-operative catheterization lab patients, ensuring comprehensive home care guidance for recovery.
- Maintained accurate electronic medical records through diligent documentation in Epic and Meditech.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies and treatment options to foster informed decision-making.
- Mentored new nurses on protocols and best practices, enhancing their clinical skills and confidence in patient care.
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
Memorial University Medical Center
Savannah, Georgia
05.2000 - 05.2006
- Delivered comprehensive post-operative care for one-day cardiac step-down patients, ensuring optimal recovery.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary teams to create tailored care plans, enhancing patient outcomes.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Educated patients about post-discharge care practices. Demonstrated knowledge of cardiac pathophysiology through competent performance of nursing skills related to cardiovascular assessments and interventions.patients and families about post-discharge care and health management
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
State College of Florida
Bradenton, FL05-1992
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- IV setup
- Vital signs monitoring
- Cardiac care
- Performing ekgs
- Procedure preparations
- Epic EHR management
- Patient education
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- Registered Nurse
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Piedmont Fayette Hospital
06.2017 - 07.2026
Registered Nurse ARU
Southern Regional Hospital
06.2006 - 06.2017
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
Memorial University Medical Center
05.2000 - 05.2006
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
State College of Florida