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Christina M. Allen

Baltimore,MD

Summary

Highly organized, compassionate and dependable registered nurse with extensive case management background. Knack for establishing rapport and trust with clients. Desire to pursue new role as an RN case manager. Committed to providing clients with warm and accommodating care to improve health outcomes.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Acute Dialysis Nurse

DaVita
01.2023 - Current
  • Administered dialysis treatment and medication to hospitalized renal clients.
  • Documented assessments and nursing services provided in EMR and billing tracking system.
  • Educated patients on diagnosis, patient care instructions, treatment and expected outcomes.

Nurse

Mercy Medical Center
08.2022 - 12.2022
  • Performed nursing interventions for up to 6 patients on progressive care unit ensuring safe and healing environment (conducted assessments and wound care; administered medications and blood products)

Case Manager

John G. Bartlett Clinic @ Johns Hopkins Hospital
12.2016 - 08.2020
  • Reduced barriers to continuing care by resolving various psychosocial issues (lack of housing or transportation, substance abuse, inability to afford prescriptions/ DME, food insecurity.)
  • Identified care needs of individual patients and coordinated responses based on physician advice and insurance limitations.
  • Coordinated individual referrals to obtain community services, advocate for client needs and resolve roadblocks.

Case Manager

The Women's Housing Coalition
06.2013 - 08.2016
  • Implemented and created individual plans for clients which addressed psychosocial needs and overall goal of preventing homelessness; developed in-house workforce development program; conducted home visits to check on client progress
  • Assisted clients in navigating housing, legal services and public benefits.
  • Utilized trauma-informed approach to promote healing and empowerment for clients.

Case Manager

The Chimes
06.2013 - 08.2016
  • Created service plans for adults with disabilities.
  • Kept medical documentation for all active clients current; trained staff on implementation of service plans.
  • Provided timely follow up and resolutions to complaints/concerns.

Substance Abuse Counselor

Echo House Multi Service Center
07.2007 - 03.2010
  • Supported and assessed clients struggling with addiction by developing treatment goals based on client's individual needs.
  • Monitored client progress and kept accurate and detailed records to track and make necessary adjustments for client success.

Education

Master of Science - Nursing

Johns Hopkins School of Nursing
Baltimore, MD
05.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Maryland - College Park
College Park, MD
05.2006

Skills

  • Motivational interviewing
  • Trauma Informed Care
  • Critical Thinking
  • Clinical Assessments
  • Electronic Charting
  • Case Management
  • Creative Thinking
  • Providing Community Referrals

Certification

Registered Nurse, Lic. # R254873, Maryland Board of Nursing

Timeline

Acute Dialysis Nurse

DaVita
01.2023 - Current

Nurse

Mercy Medical Center
08.2022 - 12.2022

Case Manager

John G. Bartlett Clinic @ Johns Hopkins Hospital
12.2016 - 08.2020

Case Manager

The Women's Housing Coalition
06.2013 - 08.2016

Case Manager

The Chimes
06.2013 - 08.2016

Substance Abuse Counselor

Echo House Multi Service Center
07.2007 - 03.2010

Master of Science - Nursing

Johns Hopkins School of Nursing

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Maryland - College Park
Christina M. Allen