CHRISTINE H. LEE
Torrance
Summary
DOU nurse and recent graduate with a Master's of Science in Nursing focusing on Adult-Gerontology Primary Care from the California State University of Long Beach; passionate about direct patient care and disease prevention. Seeking to learn and grow as a new nurse practitioner working with the geriatric population.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Centinela Hospital Medical Center
09.2024 - Current
- Utilize critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conduct thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administer medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhance patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed biopsychosocial and spiritual needs.
- Serve as a preceptor for new graduate nurses, fostering professional growth and development while enhancing competency levels.
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Adapt quickly to changing circumstances and emergent situations on the step-down unit while maintaining composure under pressure and providing high-quality care.
- Utilize advanced clinical skills to manage complex patients, including those requiring telemetry monitoring and ventilator support.
- Respond to code blue and rapid response alerts and initiate hospital protocol for life saving measures according to patient code status.
- Communicate with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Collaborate with case management and social worker to assist patient with discharge needs.
- Participate in ongoing performance improvement initiatives, collaborating with other departments to enhance overall hospital operations and patient satisfaction ratings.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Provide tracheostomy care and perform nasotracheal, oropharynx, and endotracheal suctioning.
- Collaborate with wound team to provide maintain skin integrity, provide wound care, and promote wound healing.
- Administer tube feeding via nasogastric tube, PEG tube, G-tube.
- Perform central line medication administration, blood draws, and dressing change using sterile technique and adhering to CLABSI guidelines for infection prevention.
- Serve as resource nurse for the unit. Assisting with floor operations, assist and monitor all patient care, lab runs, and breaking nurses.
- Float to telemetry floors
MLD Therapist
Self-employed
12.2021 - 11.2023
- Manual hands-on techniques addressing lymphatic dysfunction and fluid build up from a multi-level approach
- Addressing issues, such as acute/chronic pain, swelling, ineffective healing, altered mobility and poor circulation based on individual health history, need and situation
- Patient education and teaching/demonstration on exercises, stretches and self-care practices to promote health, reduce edema and maintain lymphatic flow
- Follow-ups, evaluation and modification of treatments as needed per patient
Registered Nurse
Sameday Health
04.2021 - 05.2023
- Infectious disease testing and specimen collection; swab, blood and urine
- Patient education on disease prevention, health maintenance and promotion
- Administer IM injections and IV therapy; monitoring patients for reactions and side effects
- Assess patient vitals, health history, provide patient education
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects
- Evaluate patients, recognize and address complications and coordinated treatment with other members of team
- Travel to different clinic locations to train new RNs
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment
Registered Nurse
Spade Med Spa & Wellness Center
02.2019 - 12.2020
- Performed skin and health assessments, assessed vitals, patient education, charting and documentation
- Operated Nd:YAG & Alexandrite laser for laser hair removal, nail fungus, skin tags, spider veins, melasma, tattoo removal, acne treatment, and skin rejuvenation
- Administered IM medication and lidocaine injections pre-procedure
- Utilized evidence-based practice to provide safe and effective care based on the uniqueness of individual and their needs
- Established rapport with clients and families; Utilized therapeutic communication skills
Education
Master's Degree - Nursing
California State University
Long Beach, CA05.2024
Bachelor's Degree - Nursing
California State University
Long Beach, CA12.2020
Associate's Degree - Nursing
El Camino College
Torrance, CA07.2017
Skills
- Open-minded, enthusiastic contributor
- Strong relationship building skills
- Innovative problem-solving and attention to detail
- Computer/technology savvy
- Strength in physical assessments
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Maintaining client confidentiality
- Precepting
- Active listening, teamwork and collaboration
Certifications & Licenses
- California Registered Nurse - License # RN95174413
- California Nurse Practitioner - License # 95030700
- NPF # 95030700
- BLS Certification Expires 09/2026
- ACLS Certification Expires 05/2026
- MLD Certification Oct 2021— 2023
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Centinela Hospital Medical Center
09.2024 - Current
MLD Therapist
Self-employed
12.2021 - 11.2023
Registered Nurse
Sameday Health
04.2021 - 05.2023
Registered Nurse
Spade Med Spa & Wellness Center
02.2019 - 12.2020
Bachelor's Degree - Nursing
California State University
Master's Degree - Nursing
California State University
Associate's Degree - Nursing
El Camino College
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