CHRISTINE K. SCHICK
Hudson,Florida
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse experienced in delivering high-quality patient care within fast-paced environments. Achieved positive patient outcomes through effective communication, strategic prioritization, and adept documentation. Focused on enhancing healthcare delivery and fostering teamwork while maintaining professionalism in high-stress situations.
Overview
1
1
Certification
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Structural Heart Coordinator
HCA Oak Hill Hospital
Brooksville, FL
08.2024 - Current
- Acted as coordinator of a program that performed TAVR, mTEER and Watchman procedures
- Received and reviewed patient referrals for appropriateness, collaborating with an attending provider. Established contact with patient/family and explained the process and work-up.
- Performed functional assessments and frailty testing
- Coordinated scheduling and authorization of structural heart procedures to ensure timely patient access to care
- Contacted the patient 48-72 hours post discharge and continued communication until stability was achieved.
- Conducted follow-up visits and managed further follow-up according to registry requirements to optimize patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with multiple departments, including OR, cath lab, anesthesia, CT, echo, vascular, and hospital units, to address patient care concerns effectively.
- Facilitated weekly valve conference with vendors, cardiologists, CTS, radiology, echo and anesthesia staff.
- Ensured patients and families received assistance during every phase of treatment.
- Established strong working relationship with surgeons, interventionalists, advanced practice providers, and device representatives
Registered Nurse Cardiac Catheterization Lab
Southern Illinois Hospital
Carbondale, IL
11.2023 - 08.2024
- Administered nursing care for patients undergoing diagnostic, interventional, and emergent cardiac procedures, ensuring patient safety and comfort during structural heart (TAVR/Watchman) and EP interventions
- Monitored device placement and left/right heart catheterizations using Merge Hemodynamic monitoring system and Epic EHR, ensuring accurate data tracking and timely interventions
- Through Fusion Med Staffing
Registered Nurse Cardiac Catheterization Lab
Wellspan Hospital
Chambersburg, PA
06.2023 - 10.2023
- Monitored device placement (EP)and right/left heart catheterizations on Mac Lab
- Utilized hemodynamic monitoring system and Epic EHR for real-time data tracking and patient management.
- Outlined Cath Lab RN responsibilities and experiences to demonstrate clinical expertise.
- Through Fusion Med Staffing
Registered Nurse Cardiac Catheterization Lab
HCA DRS Hospital
Sarasota, Florida
03.2023 - 06.2023
- Monitored device placement and left heart catheterizations using Mac Lab Hemodynamic monitoring system to ensure accurate data collection and patient safety.
- Outlined Cath Lab RN duties and experience to highlight clinical competencies.
- Collaborated with Fusion Med Staffing to facilitate staffing solutions for cardiac catheterization lab.
- Through Fusion Med Staffing
Registered Nurse Cardiac Catheterization Lab
HCA LAKE MONROE
Sanford, Florida
08.2022 - 03.2023
- Administered nursing care to patients undergoing diagnostic, interventional, and emergent cardiac procedures, enhancing patient safety and recovery during structural heart interventions (TAVR/MitralCLIP)
- Administered conscious sedation and conducted physiologic monitoring of patients during Cath Lab procedures.
- Monitored Right and Left Heart Catheterization procedures and PCI's using Merge Hemodynamic Monitoring System
- Utilized Meditech, Pyxis, Merge Monitoring Systems
- Precepted multiple new nurses within the Cath lab environment.
- Served as the Structural Heart Coordinator for the TAVR program during a staff coordinator's unexpected illness for several months.
- Through Fusion Med Staffing
Registered Nurse Cardiac Catheterization Lab
NORTH OKALOOSA MEDICAL CENTER
Crestview, Florida
03.2022 - 08.2022
- Administered nursing care to patients undergoing diagnostic, interventional, and emergent cardiac and IR procedures, ensuring safety and comfort throughout.
- Administered conscious sedation and conducted physiologic monitoring of patients during Cath Lab and EP procedures, facilitating optimal patient outcomes.
- Utilized MedHost EMR, Omnicell, and Phillips charting systems to maintain accurate patient records and streamline documentation.
- Through Aya Healthcare and Fusion Med Staffing
Registered Nurse Cardiac Catheterization Lab
REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER BAYONET POINT
Hudson, Florida
06.2021 - 03.2022
- Administered nursing care to patients undergoing diagnostic, interventional and emergent cardiac procedures.
- Administered conscious sedation and conducted physiologic monitoring of patients during Cath Lab procedures.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and collaborated with interdisciplinary team to determine immediate next steps for optimal patient outcomes.
- Educated patients on procedural details and recovery expectations to enhance understanding and compliance.
- Administered medication and CPR during emergencies, adhering to BLS/ACLS standards to ensure patient safety and care.
- Demonstrated proficiency in using MAC Lab and Meditech EMR charting systems to ensure accurate patient data management.
- Applied expertise in setting up and using intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP), intravascular ultrasound (IVUS), and other advanced cardiac devices to support patient procedures.
Registered Nurse Progressive Care Unit/ Cardiac Catheterization Lab
BAYFRONT HEALTH BROOKSVILLE
Brooksville, Florida
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Reviewed patients' charts, medication regimens, and test results upon admittance to ensure appropriate care plans.
- Monitored and documented patients' vital signs to ensure health stability, including heart rate, blood pressure, and pulse oximetry measurements.
- Analyzed measurements from specialized medical equipment to assess patient conditions. from specialized medical equipment.
- Monitoring and administering prescribed medication.
- Explaining treatments and procedures to patients and their families, as well as answering questions.
Senior Project Manager
Owner/Operator JDSA, LLC
09.2014 - 12.2019
- Consultant to a wide variety of clients (domestic and international), in the areas of project management. Provided low voltage, audio visual, sound masking, security design services, construction administration services and cost control/construction project auditing on over 2Million Square Feet of space throughout the United States, Europe, and Asia.
- Managed budgets across multiple construction disciplines, ensuring alignment with project objectives and financial constraints.
- Developed an RFP with supporting drawings (room layouts and elevations) and a bid form for submission to qualified cable installation contractors.
- Reviewed the A/E drawings to ensure the technology package is fully coordinated.
- Participated in the evaluation of IT proposals. Provided a comparative analysis of the bids and made a recommendation for award to the client.
- Reviewed change orders and provided recommendations for disposition, facilitating informed decision-making.
- Produced and tracked punch lists, ensuring timely resolution of all identified issues prior to project closeout.
- Provided on-site support for move-ins.
Critical Care Nurse Cardiac Surgical Intensive Care Unit
REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER BAYONET POINT
Hudson, Florida
05.2013 - 07.2014
- Conducted post-surgical monitoring, observed wounds on a daily basis to check for infections or any other post-surgery complications
- Communicated with patients and doctors regarding the post operative state and recovery process
- Set up, operated, and monitored invasive equipment and devices such as endotracheal tubes and tracheotomy equipment, mechanical ventilators, catheters, central lines, nasogastric and orogastric tubes.
- Managed patients' pain relief and sedation by providing pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions, monitoring patients' reactions, and modifying treatment.
- Facilitated rehabilitation exercises and managed medication and dressing changes.
- Maintained charts of surgical patients from the time of admission through discharge and administered medication accordingly
- Experienced in: CCU/CSU/ICU standard nursing procedures, ventilator care, advanced cardiac life support, intravenous medication therapy implementation
- Responded to hospital wide Rapid Response calls
- Administer blood and blood product transfusions and monitor for adverse reactions.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated patient care and performed patient education in accordance to unit standards for all patient types and age groups.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement integrated care plans tailored to patient needs.
- Devised healthcare goals using a holistic approach aligned with patient and family needs.
- Promoted team environment by effectively identifying needs of other staff and assisting them.
- Provided care based on patient requirements when necessary.
Owner/Operator
JDSA-INC/CPM-INC
12.1993 - 06.2009
- Owner/Operator of two consulting companies providing Construction Project Management Services and IT Construction Management Services
- Managed project schedules and ensured timely completion of construction milestones.
- Coordinated with subcontractors and suppliers to facilitate project execution.
- Oversaw budget management and resource allocation for construction projects.
- Developed project plans and communicated updates to stakeholders regularly.
- Conducted site inspections to monitor progress and quality standards.
- Coordinated with architects, engineers, surveyors, inspectors, and other specialists throughout the duration of the project.
- Analyzed cost estimates to determine if they are within budget constraints.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL12-2016
Associate of Arts Degree -
Pasco Hernando Community College
New Port Richey, FL12-2013
Associate of Science Degree - Nursing
Pasco Hernando Community College
New Port Richey, FL04-2013
Skills
- Structural Heart Procedures/Coordination
- Interventional Cardiology Procedures
- Conscious Sedation Administration
- Cardiac monitoring
- Patient assessment
- Patient education
- Epic/Meditech EHR
Certification
- Florida State Registered Nursing License (compact) #RN9365401 Valid thru April 2027
- Pennsylvania State Registered Nursing License #RN775300
- ACLS Valid thru January 2027
- BLS Valid thru January 2027
Timeline
Registered Nurse Structural Heart Coordinator
HCA Oak Hill Hospital
08.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse Cardiac Catheterization Lab
Southern Illinois Hospital
11.2023 - 08.2024
Registered Nurse Cardiac Catheterization Lab
Wellspan Hospital
06.2023 - 10.2023
Registered Nurse Cardiac Catheterization Lab
HCA DRS Hospital
03.2023 - 06.2023
Registered Nurse Cardiac Catheterization Lab
HCA LAKE MONROE
08.2022 - 03.2023
Registered Nurse Cardiac Catheterization Lab
NORTH OKALOOSA MEDICAL CENTER
03.2022 - 08.2022
Registered Nurse Cardiac Catheterization Lab
REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER BAYONET POINT
06.2021 - 03.2022
Registered Nurse Progressive Care Unit/ Cardiac Catheterization Lab
BAYFRONT HEALTH BROOKSVILLE
01.2021 - 06.2021
Senior Project Manager
Owner/Operator JDSA, LLC
09.2014 - 12.2019
Critical Care Nurse Cardiac Surgical Intensive Care Unit
REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER BAYONET POINT
05.2013 - 07.2014
Owner/Operator
JDSA-INC/CPM-INC
12.1993 - 06.2009
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Florida
Associate of Arts Degree -
Pasco Hernando Community College
Associate of Science Degree - Nursing
Pasco Hernando Community College