CHRISTINE LACEY
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Compassionate and adaptable Registered Nurse (BSN) with 7+ years of experience providing patient-centered care across medical-surgical, telemetry, step-down, and rehabilitative settings. Skilled in acute assessment, critical thinking, and interdisciplinary collaboration to ensure safe, evidence-based outcomes. Recognized for strong clinical judgment, emotional intelligence, and the ability to thrive in high-acuity environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, BSN
Clear Sky Rehabilitation Hospital of Flower Mound
04.2023 - Current
- - Deliver comprehensive nursing care for medically complex and post-acute patients.
- - Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate individualized care plans.
- - Perform IV insertions, lab draws, peripheral line management, and IV medication administration.
- - Educate patients and families on recovery goals and home management.
- - Precept and train new nurses, modeling Providence-aligned standards of compassion and clinical excellence.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Medical Staffing Agency Clipboard
10.2018 - 04.2023
- - Provided direct care for high-volume Med-Surg and step-down units across multiple hospitals.
- - Administered medications, IV therapies, and monitored post-surgical recovery using Epic and Cerner EMRs.
- - Coordinated discharge plans and patient education to improve outcomes.
- - Maintained compliance with Joint Commission and hospital quality standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN11 2020
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Excelsior University
Albany, NY12 2017
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing
North Central Texas College
Gainesville, TX8 2009
Skills
- Acute & Progressive Care Nursing
- Telemetry & Cardiac Monitoring
- IV Therapy, Medication & Wound Management
- ACLS – Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (AHA)
- Patient & Family Education
- Clinical Assessment & Care Planning
- Rapid Response & Crisis Management
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- EMR/EHR Systems (Epic, Cerner, Meditech)
- Infection Prevention & Quality Standards
- Compassionate, Trauma-Informed Care
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN): Active Texas Compact License (Multistate, Eligible to Practice in WA)
- BLS – Basic Life Support (AHA)
- ACLS – Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (AHA)
- Infection Prevention & Control (In-Service Certified)
- EMR Systems: Epic, Cerner, Meditech
Timeline
Registered Nurse, BSN
Clear Sky Rehabilitation Hospital of Flower Mound
04.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Medical Staffing Agency Clipboard
10.2018 - 04.2023
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Excelsior University
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing
North Central Texas College
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Capella University
Professional Strengths
- Trusted team player with proven adaptability across diverse acute-care units.
- Strong patient advocate with excellent interpersonal and de-escalation skills.