Christine Brooks
Valparaiso,IN
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at multiple facilities as a travel and staff RN, skilled in medication administration and patient advocacy. Demonstrated strong clinical judgment and critical thinking in high-pressure environments, enhancing patient satisfaction through holistic care. Proven ability to mentor new staff and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse IMCU
Aya Healthcare Resources
07.2019 - 01.2025
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
Registered Nurse IMCU
Republice Health Resources
04.2017 - 06.2019
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
Registered Nurse IMCU
Franciscan Health Michigan City
01.2013 - 08.2017
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
Registered Nurse IMCU
Franciscan Health Hammond
09.2011 - 01.2013
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
Education
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing Science
Purdue University Calumet
Hammond, IN12.2010
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Care planning
- Physical assessments
- Telemetry monitoring
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Precepting
- Lab result interpretation
- EMR systems
- Performing ekgs
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Intake and discharge
- Diabetes management
- High level of autonomy
- Chest pain management
- Cardiac care
Certification
BLS
ACLS
NIHSS
Timeline
Registered Nurse IMCU
Aya Healthcare Resources
07.2019 - 01.2025
Registered Nurse IMCU
Republice Health Resources
04.2017 - 06.2019
Registered Nurse IMCU
Franciscan Health Michigan City
01.2013 - 08.2017
Registered Nurse IMCU
Franciscan Health Hammond
09.2011 - 01.2013
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing Science
Purdue University Calumet
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