Christina Tharp
Ellwood City,PA
Summary
Family Nurse Practitioner with over 30 years of diverse nursing experience in acute, skilled, and long-term care settings. Proven ability to foster patient trust and improve health outcomes through exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. Dedicated to advancing healthcare practices by promoting interdisciplinary collaboration and implementing continuous patient care enhancements. Committed to integrating innovative solutions to elevate patient care standards and drive positive health results.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
FNP
Optum United Medical Healthcare
01.2018 - Current
- FNP: assess, diagnose and treat long-term patients in SNF
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
CRNP
Genesis Medical Heyl Family Practice
01.2015 - 01.2018
- CRNP: assess, diagnose and treat patients in SNF and PCH.
RN
UPMC North Hills Passavant/ Passavant Cranberry
01.2007 - 01.2015
- RN: Care of patients on medical/surgical, cardiac/telemetry and oncology units.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing - FNP
Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA05.2015
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA12.1996
Associate Degree of Science in Nursing - undefined
Community College of Allegheny County
Pittsburgh, PA05.1995
High School Diploma - undefined
Central High School
Woodstock, VA06.1988
Skills
- Positive interpersonal skills
- Collaborative teamwork
- Client support
- Effective problem resolution
- Consistently trustworthy
- Collaborative decision-making
- Solution development
- Effective verbal communication
- Proficient in prioritizing tasks
- Effective listening
Certification
- Pennsylvania Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner SP01770
- Pennsylvania Professional Nurse License RN-509113-L
- Basic Arrhythmia
- CPR
Timeline
FNP
Optum United Medical Healthcare
01.2018 - Current
CRNP
Genesis Medical Heyl Family Practice
01.2015 - 01.2018
RN
UPMC North Hills Passavant/ Passavant Cranberry
01.2007 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
Duquesne University
Associate Degree of Science in Nursing - undefined
Community College of Allegheny County
High School Diploma - undefined
Central High School
Master of Science in Nursing - FNP
Duquesne University