Christine Cline
Summary
Experienced RN with backgrounds in hospital, skilled nursing and rehabilitation, and home health. Knowledgeable and compassionate care provider.
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse. Inpatient Physical Rehab
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
08.2022 - Current
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Clinical Care Leader/ Floor Charge Nurse
Davenport Good Samaritan Society
01.2021 - 08.2022
- Oversaw day-to-day activities of 5 employees in skilled nursing establishment, fostering inspiring atmosphere to optimize employee experiences.
- Trained employees on safe use of personal protective equipment and assigned duties.
- Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
- Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
RN Nurse Supervisor/Preceptor
HCRManorcare Utica Ridge
01.2018 - 10.2021
- Company Overview: Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Assisted with caring for specific patients by utilizing excellent clinical skills and judgment.
RN Nurse Supervisor
Kahl Home for the Aged and Infirm
09.2017 - 12.2017
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
RN Nurse Supervisor
Manor Care Utica Ridge Skilled Nursing Facility
06.2013 - 09.2017
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
RN Nurse Supervisor
St. Anthony's Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
10.2012 - 06.2013
- Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Genesis Visiting Nurse Association
09.2002 - 03.2008
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs. ·
- Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, introducing revisions to care plans.
- Worked with suppliers and vendors on provision of medical equipment, items and services.
- Authored clinical notes and updates to be reviewed by patient's primary physician.
- Participated in patient and family planning process, as well as provided instructions and addressed question and concerns.
- Authored initial assessments of patients and family to develop plans for individual home care needs.
- Assessed and examined patients and documented history of current and previous conditions, diseases and injuries along with medications currently being taken.
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
- Examined patients and documented history of current and previous conditions, illnesses, injuries, and current medications.
- Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns.
- Educated and supported home healthcare providers with training, guidance, mentoring and resources required to achieve objectives."
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
Education
Associates of Science - Nursing
Scott Community College
Bettendorf, IA01.1996
Skills
- Diabetes management
- Discharge coordination
- Direct patient care
- Home visits
- Infection control measures
- Medical assessment
- Precepting
- EMR systems
- At-risk patient care
- Medication and IV administration
- Compassion and empathy
- Strong clinical judgment
Accomplishments
Achieved CRRN Certification in 2024. Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse
Certification
- State of Iowa, Registered Nurse License
- State of Illinois, Registered Nurse License
- BCLS Healthcare Provider
Timeline
Registered Nurse. Inpatient Physical Rehab
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
08.2022 - Current
Clinical Care Leader/ Floor Charge Nurse
Davenport Good Samaritan Society
01.2021 - 08.2022
RN Nurse Supervisor/Preceptor
HCRManorcare Utica Ridge
01.2018 - 10.2021
RN Nurse Supervisor
Kahl Home for the Aged and Infirm
09.2017 - 12.2017
RN Nurse Supervisor
Manor Care Utica Ridge Skilled Nursing Facility
06.2013 - 09.2017
RN Nurse Supervisor
St. Anthony's Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
10.2012 - 06.2013
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Genesis Visiting Nurse Association
09.2002 - 03.2008
Associates of Science - Nursing
Scott Community College
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