Christine E. Appel
Biloxi,MS
Summary
Dynamic critical care Nurse with extensive experience excelling in patient assessment and care coordination. Proven ability to enhance trauma response and critical care interventions, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. and delivering compassionate care in high-pressure environments.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health Nurse
gulf
Gulfport, Mississippi
01.2022 - 07.2023
- Facilitated communication of health care information to patients and their families, promoting informed decisions.
Established home health care procedures in accordance with employer policies for effective service delivery.
Collaborated closely with home health aides to coordinate patient care efforts.
Maintained flexible scheduling through various shifts to meet the diverse needs of patients.
Flight nurse
Mississippi Air Rescue
Gulfport, Mississippi
10.2021 - 07.2023
- Management of direct care for trauma patients needing urgent treatment and transport to trauma center, including intubation, delivery of blood products, and other essential life-saving medications.
- Administered critical care interventions during air transport for emergency patients.
- Collaborated with flight crew to ensure safe and efficient patient transfers.
Trauma Registered Nurse
Merit Health Biloxi Hospital
Biloxi, USA
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Partnered with Physicians, Respiratory Therapists, Dieticians, and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care.
- Created and sustained an efficient system for trauma patient management throughout entire care continuum.
- Focused on enhancing service delivery for trauma patients and their families through effective collaboration.
Medical Surgical/GI/Pediatrics Registered Nurse/Charge nurse
Ocean Springs Hospital
Ocean Springs, USA
01.2015 - 06.2017
- Employed nursing process based on staff and patient interviews to improve care outcomes.
- Collaborated with physicians to effectively manage patient care from admission through discharge.
- Executed rapid assessments for acute illness and injuries as patients arrived in ER.
- Focused on pediatric and adult patients, ensuring comprehensive evaluation and intervention.
Petty Officer Third Class
United States Navy
, USA
08.2004 - 08.2008
- MasterHelmsman of US Navy ship during pivotal maneuvers and occurrences
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Colorado Technical University
06.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Associate Degree Nursing
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
12.2014
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Care coordination
- Emergency intervention
- Pediatric nursing
- Health information management
- Trauma response
- Trauma assessment
- Critical care interventions
- Patient stabilization
References
Available upon request
Certification
- Registered Nurse Licensure, State of Mississippi Board of Nursing, R899063
- Certification, Basic Cardiac Life Support, Advanced Stroke Life Support, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Trauma Nurse Core Course
Awards
- Received National Defense Service Medal (2004)
- Received three Sea Service Deployment Ribbons
- Received two Oversea Service Ribbons
- Received Letter of Commendation from Captain M.D Budney, Commanding Officer, USS Emory S. Land (AS-39) for services provided during deployment to the Gulf of Guinea, West Africa 2005
Additional Contact
Caroline Bock Smith, (734) 123-4567, cbock@umich.edu, 1234 Some Rd., Ann Arbor, MI, 48109
Timeline
Trauma Registered Nurse
Merit Health Biloxi Hospital
01.2023 - 06.2023
Home Health Nurse
gulf
01.2022 - 07.2023
Flight nurse
Mississippi Air Rescue
10.2021 - 07.2023
Medical Surgical/GI/Pediatrics Registered Nurse/Charge nurse
Ocean Springs Hospital
01.2015 - 06.2017
Petty Officer Third Class
United States Navy
08.2004 - 08.2008
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Colorado Technical University
Associate of Applied Science - Associate Degree Nursing
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College