Christine Lodgaard
Windsor Heights,IA
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Advantis Medical, excelling in intravenous therapy and compassionate patient care. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through effective communication and clinical judgment. Committed to safety and quality, successfully implemented fall prevention strategies, contributing to improved patient outcomes in high-stress environments.
Experience and training in ER, Inpatient Psychiatric Units, Drug and Alcohol detox medication nurse, Charge nurse at multiple facilities, Trauma Level 1 units, Trauma/ Burn unit
Developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills in high-pressure medical-surgical environment. Expertise in patient care and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Looking to transition into new field, leveraging strong communication and clinical skills.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Advantis Medical
Travel Nurse Luthern Hospital
10.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families through active listening, empathy, and clear communication during challenging situations.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, personalized nursing care tailored to each individual''s needs.
- Demonstrated flexibility in managing multiple priorities concurrently during high-stress periods while maintaining a calm demeanor.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies to minimize patient injuries and promote a safe environment within the medical-surgical unit.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Advantis Medical
Dallas, TX
08.2023 - Current
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Managed complex wound care, including dressing changes, monitoring for signs of infection, and collaborating with wound care specialists as needed.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of medical-surgical nursing.
- Provided education on disease management strategies to empower patients in self-care activities throughout their recovery journey.
- Effectively managed acute pain symptoms by administering medications as prescribed while monitoring for potential side effects.
- Managed patient pain relief and sedation by providing non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions.
- Performed intravenous therapy procedures and monitored chest tubes.
- Monitored hemodynamic variances to identify signs of life-threatening complications.
- Streamlined medication administration processes, reducing medication errors and enhancing patient safety.
- Contributed to successful Joint Commission accreditation through strict adherence to policies and procedures.
- Assisted in the development of unit-specific protocols for common medical-surgical procedures, improving efficiency and standardizing practice across the team.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Education
Nursing Science
Excelsior College
Albany, NY11-2007
Skills
- Intravenous therapy
- Pre-and Post-operative care
- Compassionate care
- Clinical judgment
- Medication and IV administration
- Critical thinking
- Medication administration
- Wound care
- Direct patient care
- Compassionate and caring
- Infection control
- Patient care assessment
- Documentation
- Blood draw and sample collection
- Accurate documentation
- Patient condition monitoring
- Attention to detail
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
- Clear patient communication
- Cardiac monitors
- Training staff
- Strong clinical judgment
- Tracheostomy care
- EMR / EHR
- Nonviolent crisis intervention
- Rehabilitation assistance
- Trauma recovery
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Advantis Medical
10.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Advantis Medical
08.2023 - Current
Nursing Science
Excelsior College