Christine Gibson

• Developed and modified patient care plans and assisted interdisciplinary team in identifying client needs and goals to determine priorities of care.
• Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
• Analyzed patient responses to medications, therapies and variances in plans of care.
• Conducted preoperative risk assessments, ongoing assessments and evaluations to prepare patients for surgery and manage healing process.
• Fostered partnerships to increase patient influx and facilitate hospital development.
• Educated patients and caregivers on healthcare protocols and processes.
• Managed support services and fostered communication among social workers, therapists, hospital staff and patients.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
• Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
• Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
• Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
• Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
• Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
• Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
• Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
• Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
• Collaborated with healthcare leaders and physicians to support and offer resources in performance of duties to maintain high-quality and efficient patient care.
• Implemented aspects of patient care under physician orders and sought clarification when needed to promote safety, quality and cost-efficient care.

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• Gathered and recorded patient health information and data to assess, identify and manage characteristics that affect care outcome.

• Analyzed patient responses to medications, therapies and variances in plans of care.
• Developed and modified patient care plans and assisted interdisciplinary team in identifying client needs and goals to determine priorities of care.
• Educated patients and caregivers on healthcare protocols and processes.
• Implemented aspects of patient care under physician orders and sought clarification when needed to promote safety, quality and cost-efficient care.
• Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
• Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
• Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
• Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
• Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.

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• Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
• Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
• Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
• Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
• Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
• Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.

• Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking and administration.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
• Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations.
• Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
• Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments.
• Interacted smoothly with patients and loved ones, updated on care plans and advocated for needs.
• Identified unit areas of inadequacy and adjusted procedures to close gaps and improve policies.
• Directed patient care activities, guided and trained RNs, LPNs and residential advisors during shift.
• Supervised patient admissions and discharges from hospital to home care, rehabilitative facility or self-care.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
• Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
• Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
• Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
• Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
• Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
• Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
• Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
• Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.

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• Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
• Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
• Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
• Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Verified patients had information necessary for ongoing care, providing guidance on diagnoses, management of medications and prevention methods.
• Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
• Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
• Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
• Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
• Produced care plans in alignment with physical, psychosocial and learning needs of patients, achieving commendations for compassionate treatment.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
• Supported healthcare team by maintaining responsibility for electrocardiogram monitoring, defibrillation and cardio rehabilitation training.

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• Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
• Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
• Cared for culturally-diverse patients, liaising with family members and specialists to address changing needs and enhance individual experience.
• Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
• Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions.
• Assessed patients, collecting data and prioritizing cases in accordance with standards, policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Established staff schedules and assignments based on facility needs and equipment availability.
• Assessed medical status of patients pre- and post-operation by checking vital parameters and supervising food intake.
• Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.

• Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
• Documented latest information in computer system and printed paperwork.
• Followed physician orders to correctly administer therapeutic phlebotomy.
• Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
• Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
• Monitored patients for reactions and verified sample quality.
• Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
• Promoted mission, vision and values of organization and trained new clinical staff in phlebotomy procedures.
• Conducted venipuncture and other CT procedures.
• Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
• Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
• Stored and retrieved permanent records on daily basis.
• Organized daily work based on collection priority.
• Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.