Christina Thompson
Newnan,GA
Summary
Dedicated Staff RN with extensive experience at Piedmont Newnan Hospital, specializing in perioperative and critical care nursing. Demonstrated expertise with CAPA certification, coupled with a strong ability to lead under pressure, significantly enhancing patient outcomes. Skilled in rapid decision-making and effective team collaboration, ensuring high-quality care and patient satisfaction. Employed with Piedmont Newnan Hospital since 2012, with plans to remain throughout my career.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff RN Pre-op
Piedmont Newnan Hospital
11.2017 - Current
- Utilizes critical thinking skills to make quick decisions in high-pressure situations, prioritizing patient needs and addressing emergent issues promptly.
- Monitors vital signs, lab results, and other indicators to detect changes in patients' conditions promptly.
- Serves as a preceptor for new nurses, sharing knowledge, expertise, and best practices to improve their skills and confidence.
- Maintains clinical competency through ongoing professional development activities such as workshops, seminars, conferences, and certifications related to nursing practice.
- Advocate for the needs of patients within the healthcare system while maintaining confidentiality and respecting patients' rights.
- Reduce medication errors through meticulous charting and close collaboration with the healthcare team.
- Assist physicians during procedures by preparing equipment, monitoring patient status, and ensuring sterile environments.
- Improve patient satisfaction scores by providing compassionate, attentive, and empathetic care.
- Precept student nurses and orient new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Acted as Unit Based Educator until position filled
- Explain course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- During Covid, deployed back to ICU as needed, for 2-3 months at a time. Worked 1-2 extra shifts per week, in addition to required shifts, to support our community and our hospital through the pandemic.
- During Covid, when preop department was utilized as a clean unit for inpatients, worked as charge nurse 5 nights per week, assisting nurses unfamiliar with bedside nursing with their duties.
- Obtained and am currently maintaining CAPA certification for perianesthesia patient care.
- Relief charge as needed.
Staff RN ICU
Piedmont Newnan Hospital
01.2017 - 11.2017
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make quick decisions in high-pressure situations, prioritizing critical patient needs and addressing emergent issues promptly.
- Monitored vital signs, lab results, and other indicators to detect changes in patients' conditions promptly.
- Coordinated transfer planning in collaboration with case managers, social workers, and other support staff for optimal continuity of care after downgrade in care.
- Assisted physicians during procedures by preparing equipment, monitoring patient status, and ensuring sterile environments.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, ensuring proper dosages were given per physician orders.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists during rounds to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Performed frequent checks on life support and airway management equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
Staff RN Med-Surg
Piedmont Newnan Hospital
05.2015 - 01.2017
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make quick decisions in high patient volume situations, prioritizing patient needs and addressing emergent issues promptly.
- Monitored vital signs, lab results, and other indicators to detect changes in patients' conditions promptly.
- Participated in unit-based quality improvement initiatives focused on enhancing patient outcomes through process improvements - Safety Committee.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based practices and individualized care plans.
- Advocated for the needs of patients within the healthcare system while maintaining confidentiality and respecting patients' rights.
- Delegated tasks to nursing assistants and support staff effectively, ensuring safe and efficient care delivery.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous charting and close collaboration with the healthcare team.
- Coordinated discharge planning in collaboration with case managers, social workers, and other support staff for optimal continuity of care after hospitalization.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Patient Access Representative
Piedmont Newnan Hospital
11.2012 - 05.2015
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive patient information during all interactions.
- Stayed calm under pressure to and successfully dealt with difficult situations.
- Adapted quickly to changing demands within the healthcare environment, demonstrating flexibility and a strong commitment to quality patient care.
- Provided excellent customer service through active listening skills, understanding patient needs, and offering tailored solutions where applicable.
- Maintained accurate patient records, contributing to a well-organized database for seamless information access across departments.
- Streamlined patient registration processes by implementing efficient data collection methods and reducing wait times.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by actively addressing concerns and providing prompt assistance during the check-in process.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA05.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
West Georgia Technical College
LaGrange, GA05.2015
Skills
- Perioperative nursing
- Orthopedic Nursing
- Critical Care Nursing
- CAPA - Certified Ambulatory Peri-Anesthesia Nurse
- Relief Charge Nurse
- I-Stat Super User
Timeline
Staff RN Pre-op
Piedmont Newnan Hospital
11.2017 - Current
Staff RN ICU
Piedmont Newnan Hospital
01.2017 - 11.2017
Staff RN Med-Surg
Piedmont Newnan Hospital
05.2015 - 01.2017
Patient Access Representative
Piedmont Newnan Hospital
11.2012 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of West Georgia
Associate of Science - Nursing
West Georgia Technical College
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