Christine Lunsford
Lake Frederick,VA
Summary
Dynamic registered nurse with extensive PACU and emergency department experience. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through critical thinking and effective communication. Skilled in electronic charting, and able to work independently to educate and advocate for patient needs. Served in leadership roles with strong interdisciplinary collaboration to support process improvement opportunities.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
INOVA
Fairfax, VA
06.2023 - Current
- Collaborated as team membe floating within five INOVA facilities in Preop and PACU.
- Adapted quickly to new environments and established relationships with unit staff and physicians.
- Employed critical thinking to assess and respond effectively in diverse clinical situations.
Registered Nurse Tower PACU
Medical Solutions Travel RN
Fairfax, VA
11.2021 - 06.2023
- Administered care to pre-op patients at a 1:3 ratio in Level 1 Trauma Center.
- Partnered with PACU RN for effective transitions of patients from PACU to Phase 2.
- Allocated tasks to Nurse Tech based on patient needs and priorities.
- Clarified discharge instructions for patients and families, ensuring thorough understanding.
Registered Nurse Staff, PACU
Winchester Medical Center
Winchester, VA
06.2020 - 06.2022
- Monitored pain levels, vital signs, and airways to deliver individualized care to post-operative patients.
- Utilized effective communication skills to collaborate with Anesthesiologists and Surgeons and served as Resource Nurse and Charge Nurse.
- Applied nursing best practices and clinical judgment to evaluate patient progress and implement interventions.
- Participated in scheduling committee for over one year, enhancing operational efficiency.
Registered Nurse Pre-Op
Medical Solutions Travel RN
Washington, DC
08.2021 - 11.2021
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to advocate for patient needs in Level 1 Trauma Center.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering oral, IV, and intramuscular medications.
- Provided understandable information on care and medications to patients and their caregivers.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Aya Healthcare
Stamford, CT
04.2020 - 04.2020
- Executed patient advocacy and implemented total care through team nursing with 1:4 patient ratio.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary care with physicians and clinical staff to ensure comprehensive treatment.
- Delivered quality services in Level 2 Trauma Center within 46-bed department during COVID-19 crisis.
- Adapted swiftly to changes following early cancellation of travel contract due to low department census.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Reston Hospital
Reston, VA
03.2019 - 04.2020
- Achieved Daisy Nomination 2019 for excellence in patient care.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary care to prepare for treatment and ensure comprehensive service delivery.
- Maintained compliance with medication administration standards and best practices in patient care.
- Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments to enhance patient outcomes and accurately reported statuses.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Aya Healthcare
Reston, VA
09.2018 - 03.2019
- Successfully integrated into emergency department amid management transition and high staff turnover.
- Established effective relationships with patients and medical staff to enhance collaboration.
- Utilized feedback and clinical data to improve quality of care and patient outcomes.
- Managed a Level 2 trauma center with a 1:4 patient ratio in a 34-bed department.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
WakeMed Hospital
Cary, NC
07.2013 - 12.2018
- Managed 28-bed Emergency Department with a 1:3 patient ratio, ensuring optimal care quality.
- Contributed to Nationally Accredited Chest Pain Center and Primary Stroke Center initiatives.
- Engaged in Nurse Clinical Progression Ladder, enhancing skills while benefiting community health.
- Served on Decontamination Team for over three years, ready to respond to hazardous events.
- Oriented and precepted new nurses for over three years, facilitating smooth departmental integration.
Registered Nurse Interventional Radiology
Duke Raleigh Hospital
Raleigh, NC
05.2016 - 04.2017
- Served as Interventional Radiology/Interventional Stroke Team member, providing critical support during procedures.
- Administered moderate sedation for interventional and diagnostic cerebral procedures, ensuring patient safety.
- Recovered patients post procedure, closely monitoring vital signs and overall condition.
- Precepted new registered nurses for over one year, facilitating smooth departmental transitions.
- Acted as a resource for new staff, enhancing their integration into the team.
- Functioned as charge nurse for over one year, managing scheduling and patient flow.
- Coordinated patient movement for procedures and recovery to optimize departmental efficiency.
Registered Nurse Radiology
Duke Raleigh Hospital
Raleigh, NC
11.2015 - 05.2016
- Executed moderate sedation for CT and MRI procedures, facilitating smooth patient recovery post-procedure.
- Administered medications according to directives for Nuclear Medicine stress tests.
- Conducted pre-testing screenings with patients to ensure MRI safety compliance.
Student
Wake Technical Community College
Raleigh, NC
08.2011 - 05.2013
- Full time Nursing Student
- Completed rotations at Rex Hospital, WakeMed Hospital, UNC Hospital, and Hilltop Home.
- Accomplished Nursing Preceptorship in WakeMed Emergency Department.
Clinical Assistant
Duke Hospital
Durham, NC
10.2009 - 08.2011
- Coordinated patient transportation to Nuclear Cardiology department for nuclear medicine procedures.
- Assisted Nuclear Medicine Technicians with essential tasks to enhance workflow.
- Maintained medication supply by stocking department and obtaining necessary items for tests.
Education
RN To BSN Program - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN06-2025
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Wake Technical Community College
Raleigh, NC2013
Skills
- Proficient EPIC user
- AHA BLS Certification
- AHA ACLS Certification
- AHA PALS Certification
- NIHSS Stroke Certified
Affiliations
- Daisy Award Nomination 2019
- Completed 22 hour class “Enhancing Caregiver Resilience: Burnout and Quality Improvement (2017).
- Completed Class “Being the Best as a Preceptor” (2017).
- TEAM STEPPS training
Timeline
INOVA
06.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse Tower PACU
Medical Solutions Travel RN
11.2021 - 06.2023
Registered Nurse Pre-Op
Medical Solutions Travel RN
08.2021 - 11.2021
Registered Nurse Staff, PACU
Winchester Medical Center
06.2020 - 06.2022
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Aya Healthcare
04.2020 - 04.2020
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Reston Hospital
03.2019 - 04.2020
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Aya Healthcare
09.2018 - 03.2019
Registered Nurse Interventional Radiology
Duke Raleigh Hospital
05.2016 - 04.2017
Registered Nurse Radiology
Duke Raleigh Hospital
11.2015 - 05.2016
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
WakeMed Hospital
07.2013 - 12.2018
Student
Wake Technical Community College
08.2011 - 05.2013
Clinical Assistant
Duke Hospital
10.2009 - 08.2011
RN To BSN Program - Nursing
Capella University
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Wake Technical Community College
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