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CHRISTINA TOMSICH-NELMES

UNIONTOWN,OH

Summary

Passionate and dedicated registered nurse with a strong background in evidence-based theory. Eager to secure a role to enhance expertise and advance in career. Known for patient-centered approach to care, prioritizing individual needs and fostering positive outcomes. Committed to upholding high ethical standards and integrity, striving to make a meaningful impact in healthcare field through compassionate and quality-driven practices.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Float RN, Full time staff

Louis Stokes VAMC
09.2022 - Current
  • Variety of settings and patient care from ED, MICU, cares towers, and acute Inpatient medical and surgical floors.
  • Float Nurse, M/S and Critical Care units, and Ghost Agency Rn at LSVAMC. 10/2021 to 09/2022
  • Provided care to veterans with various health issues ranging from sepsis to medical/surgical concerns to SI/alcohol withdrawal.

High Observation Charge Nurse, Supervisor

Vibra Hospital
04.2020 - 11.2021
  • HI observation unit equivalent to MICU. Critical drips as well as management of staff. Education provided to staff regarding policies and procedures, clinical education provided, as well as testing employees for covid. Nightly rounds with hospitalists, staffing for current and upcoming shifts, annual evaluations.

Nursing Clinical Coordinator

Fortis College of Nursing
09.2019 - 03.2020
  • I have worked with both clinical sites and students to ensure optimal clinical experience. I have obtained 2 additional sites for clinical rotations this past quarter and have developed strong relationships with all the students and site administrators. I have taught a capstone clinical (senior RN students last clinical prior to graduation), and realigned components of the curriculum to improve student satisfaction and outcome. I have maintained all clinical records, provided education in both the long term care setting and acute care setting, as well as a simulation lab. I have enjoyed the opportunity to work with students, however, have decided to further my education and obtain a post-master’s certificate as a nurse practitioner, which has always been my goal for my career. I am seeking a position with 12-hour shifts that will allow me to focus on my clinical practicum.

Regional Director of Clinical and Financial Services

Guardian Angel Homecare and Hospice
01.2019 - 09.2019
  • As the Regional Director, I was responsible for four sites in Ohio. I facilitated interdisciplinary team meetings, identified appropriate length of service according to Medicare guidelines. I ensured that conditions of participation were met for Homecare and Hospice surveys. Sites I ran included Columbus, Dayton, Akron, and Cincinnati. Ensured payroll for all employees was completed and accurate every two weeks (approx. 50 employees). Initiated blood pressure clinics, raffles for fundraisers for community needs, improved patient outcomes with evidence-based research that was implemented into practice in all disciplines. Held weekly meetings via phone and online (skype) with marketing, clinical staff (nurses, nursing assistants, physical therapist, occupational therapist, and speech therapist), as well as administrative assistants. Routine reporting to CEO regarding financial gains, budgetary constraints, and how to increase productivity and efficacy within the company. Initiated on-time QAPI meetings, reviewed analysis of feedback and progress, as well as developed a plan of correction/improvement. I left this position, as it required a significant amount of travel throughout Ohio for 1 week at a time, and my husband was going through treatment for cancer, and I wanted to be closer to home.

Director of Clinical Services

Compassus Hospice Seven Hills Ohio
08.2018 - 01.2019
  • As the director of clinical services, I was responsible for the workflow of homecare homebase, developing process improvement, monitoring/mentoring, education, staffing/scheduling, occasional marketing, education, and IDT’s biweekly with the interdisciplinary team. prepare for CHAP survey. Other duties included:
  • Conducting Interdisciplinary Team meetings and manage all members of the team, including the scheduling, productivity monitoring, mentoring, one-on-one meetings, pay practices, timekeeping, and expense reports
  • Oversight of RN Case Manager’s development of the plan of care and direction of patient care activities, ability to demonstrate and teach all clinical and medication skills
  • Ensure that the team orders the correct equipment, supplies, and medications and that the program is billed appropriately.
  • Provide in-services to contract facilities
  • May carry caseload from time to time, due to the fluctuation in a hospice patient census

Clinical Liaison, House Supervisor

Select Medical Hospital
10.2016 - 08.2018
  • As a clinical liaison, I was responsible to facilitate patient admission from short term acute care hospital to long term acute care hospital, and after proving strong leadership and guidance along with strong communication skills, I was asked to take the dayshift Nursing House Supervisor position in Cleveland hospital Long Term Acute Care facility. As the house supervisor, I was responsible to ensure safe and adequate staffing ratios, I was on the administration council and provided oversight of a multidisciplinary council that met weekly for updates on process improvement, policy and procedure updates, attendance and review of interdisciplinary rounds, as well as patient and family satisfaction survey review and resolve of any concerns. I attended in house surgical procedures and provided conscious sedation. I ensured all staff were trained and competent according to their level of education and position description. I also attended weekly conferences with other collaborating administrators and partnering hospitals. Interviewed, hired, and provided disciplinary action of hospital staff in absence of the Chief Nursing Officer.

Clinical Nurse Educator

ITT Technical School – Breckenridge School of Nursing
02.2016 - 10.2016
  • Serve as adjunct faculty Clinical Nurse Educator responsible for supervising and assisting students in a hospital or clinical setting according to the program objectives. Worked in a clinical setting with RN students prior to their graduation. Offered clinical expertise, supported policy and procedure of clinical setting, as well as identified appropriate patient assignment. I worked collaboratively with the Professors to ensure clinical experience followed the curriculum. I ensured fair and supportive feedback to students and gave insightful assistance as needed to provide an optimal clinical rotation experience. I left this position because it was a second job for me, and the college was completing the last nursing term prior to closing.

Registered Nurse, NeuroScience Intensive Care Unit

Cleveland Clinic/Akron General Medical Center
10.2015 - 10.2016
  • Serve as staff nurse caring for patients with life-threatening illnesses including heart and respiratory failure, overdoses, trauma, and infectious diseases, and stroke. Neuro certification.
  • Contribute to development of patient care plans and assessments.
  • Promptly respond to a variety of patients with neurological impairments, delivering calm, rational, evidence-based approach to care. Defuse stressful situations with a solution-based philosophy, ensuring the safety and security for all patients, families, and staff.
  • Established reputation for nursing excellence, excelling as a receptive team member and forging superior relationships with staff and patients.
  • Deliver consistent care as a patient advocate, communicating compassionate and effective care for all patients, families, and staff members to facilitate consistent and exceptional level of care

Registered Nurse, MICU/PCU

New Hanover Regional Medical Center
09.2013 - 09.2015
  • Served as charge nurse, preceptor, and leader for all clinical staff. Facilitated care within the specialty and stepdown unit. Collaborated with multidisciplinary staff to streamline stroke assessment, and orchestrated staff members as tele-medicine transitioned into practice after hours and on weekends.
  • Planned and developed “night shift nurses round table” which was part of my master’s degree graduate project. This encompassed a variety of topics that I presented to staff, including changes within the unit, information from Grand Rounds each month, and notes from the nursing council.
  • Stroke certified, designated stroke nurse that responded to all code strokes (including those presenting to the emergency department) for a 700-bed facility.
  • Acknowledged for exceptional patient and employee care.
  • I left this position to relocate to Ohio and be with children and grandchildren

Registered Nurse, Critical Care Float

Vidant Medical Center
08.2011 - 08.2013
  • Critical Care Float Nurse in Emergency Department, Medical Intensive Care Unit, Surgical/Neuro/Trauma Intensive Care Unit, as well as Step Down units, Mother-Baby, and Inpatient Psych units.
  • Educator for clinical skills days for 1,000 bed Level 1 Trauma Center.
  • Volunteer at numerous community events for Stroke, Cardiac, and Diabetes Management.

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune
07.2006 - 07.2011
  • Bioterrorism Certification
  • Sane Certification
  • Charge Nurse, Triage Nurse, Nurse Specialist PTSD, Rape Victims
  • PALS, TNCC, ACLS, BLS certification
  • Additional experience as Registered Nurse (RN) from 1997 to 2006 in detail within application. Service to patients, beginning as a Nursing Assistant since 1982.

Education

Master's Degree - Nursing, Clinical Nurse Educator

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
12.2015

Baccalaureate Degree - Nursing

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
01.2013

Associate Degree - Nursing

Kent State University
01.1997

Skills

  • Critical care, ACLS, BLS
  • Professional representation of the institution, supporting the mission and vision, while upholding the structure and integrity of nursing
  • Emergency & Urgent Care
  • CHAP/JCAHO/HIPAA Compliance
  • Stroke certified nurse/Code Stroke nurse and educator
  • Cost effective strategic planning and implementation
  • Patient Education & Support
  • Staff Education
  • Multicultural sensitivity
  • Crisis Intervention Management
  • EPIC and HCHB/Pointcare/Meditech

Timeline

Float RN, Full time staff

Louis Stokes VAMC
09.2022 - Current

High Observation Charge Nurse, Supervisor

Vibra Hospital
04.2020 - 11.2021

Nursing Clinical Coordinator

Fortis College of Nursing
09.2019 - 03.2020

Regional Director of Clinical and Financial Services

Guardian Angel Homecare and Hospice
01.2019 - 09.2019

Director of Clinical Services

Compassus Hospice Seven Hills Ohio
08.2018 - 01.2019

Clinical Liaison, House Supervisor

Select Medical Hospital
10.2016 - 08.2018

Clinical Nurse Educator

ITT Technical School – Breckenridge School of Nursing
02.2016 - 10.2016

Registered Nurse, NeuroScience Intensive Care Unit

Cleveland Clinic/Akron General Medical Center
10.2015 - 10.2016

Registered Nurse, MICU/PCU

New Hanover Regional Medical Center
09.2013 - 09.2015

Registered Nurse, Critical Care Float

Vidant Medical Center
08.2011 - 08.2013

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune
07.2006 - 07.2011

Master's Degree - Nursing, Clinical Nurse Educator

Grand Canyon University

Baccalaureate Degree - Nursing

Grand Canyon University

Associate Degree - Nursing

Kent State University

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