Christine Ackley

• Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control and Chemotherapy infusion policies.
• Collaborated with doctors to plan pre and post-treatment care to prevent complications that could lead to hospitalization of the patient.
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• Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
• Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
• Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
• Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
• Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
• Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and their families.
• Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
• Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
• Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
• Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
• Ensured compliance with regulatory agencies such as The Joint Commission and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
• Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
• Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
• Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
• Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
• Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
• Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
• Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
• Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
• Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
• Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
• Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
• Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
• Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
• Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
• Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
• Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
• Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
• Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
• Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
• Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
• Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
• Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
• Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
• Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.

• Worked on all floors. Focuses included Telemetry, PCU, ICU, Cardiac Cath Recovery, Open Heart Recovery.
• Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
• Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
• Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
• Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
• Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
• Other procedures that I assisted with include cardioversions and TEE/echo procedures.
• I also worked on some of the floor
• I enjoyed working with post open heart patients and giving them the care needed to get them home

• At Research Medical Center I worked in their Outpatient West Surgery Center.
• I worked in this area consistently from 2010-2015.
• Every surgery patient went through this part of the hospital to be prepped for radiation therapy, cardiac cath lab, and bronchoscopy procedures. Trauma surgery like guns shot wounds, broken bones, etc. Kidney transplants , Neurosurgery, spinal surgery, etc.
• Gathering necessary tests and labs
• Doing medical history and assessments
• Prepping patient for surgery included starting peripheral IV, accessing and packing dialysis catheter’s and port a caths.
• Making sure all necessary data is on the chart
• Implementing SCIP protocols and requirements
• Patients that were outpatient were recovered and discharged. Discharge instructions included education for the patient and the family.
• Other care areas prior to this was PCU which included care of post open heart patients. Inpatient oncology, ICU, orthopedic and the nephrology floors.

• Worked at Independence Regional Health Center at a full time employee
• Spent last two years in ICU and on the cardiology floor

• Inpatient oncology RN with a certification to give Chemotherapy.

• Port a Cath and IV skills.

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• Worked as a nursing Assistant while putting myself through college