Christina Tortolini

• Led emergency department nursing staff to ensure optimal patient care and efficient operations.
• Implemented triage protocols to prioritize patient treatment based on clinical urgency.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and streamline processes.
• Mentored new nurses, providing guidance on best practices and emergency response techniques.

Initiated nursing tenure in emergency department at St. Anthony Shawnee Hospital, laying groundwork for future roles. Expanded nursing expertise through a strategic transition to administrative flex pool after four years in the ER. Developed comprehensive skills in acute care, ICU, ER, rehabilitation, postpartum care, and house supervision over two years. Elevated to full-time house supervisor role after flex pool position was phased out. Streamlined staffing operations and ensured efficient resource allocation as night shift house supervisor. Coordinated bed assignments for surgical and emergency admissions while enhancing interdepartmental collaboration. Served as a key resource for nursing staff, offering support and guidance in the absence of higher administration. Left house supervisor role due to childcare scheduling constraints and embraced a position as nursery/NICU nurse in women's center. Refocused on emergency medicine after four years of impactful NICU nursing experience.

Administer medications and treatments following established protocols to ensure patient safety.

Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans for diverse patient populations.

Monitor vital signs and assess patient conditions, adjusting care strategies as necessary for optimal outcomes.