Christine Murrey
Overland Park
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with a progressive career history in direct patient care. Demonstrates a willingness to learn and adapt to new challenges. Develops strong patient and family relationships through empathy, respect, and excellent service.
Experienced with patient care, critical thinking, and effective communication. Utilizes medical knowledge to support patient recovery and manage complex conditions. Strong understanding of healthcare protocols and compassionate care delivery.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN
University of Kansas Health System
Kansas City, KS
06.2022 - Current
- Collaborate with physicians on patient care by assessing patients and delivering appropriate treatment plans.
- Educates patients, families, and caregivers on diagnoses, treatment plans established by physicians, disease processes and management, and lifestyle options.
- Provides direct patient care, stabilizes patients, and determines the next appropriate course of action.
- Administers medications via oral, intravenous (IV), and intramuscular injections, and monitors patient responses.
- Administers medications and treatments, monitors responses, and works with healthcare teams to adjust care plans as needed.
- Completes documentation on all care provided and administers blood products.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive patient care strategies.
- Monitored vital signs, assessed patient conditions, and documented changes accurately in electronic health records.
- Educated patients and families on treatment options, medication management, and preventive care measures.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Advocated for patients' needs within healthcare teams to promote holistic care approaches.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
RN
University Health Kansas City Missouri
10.2023 - 10.2024
- Collaborated with physicians on patient care by performing assessments and implementing appropriate treatment plans.
- Educates patients, families, and caregivers on diagnoses, treatment plans established by physicians, disease processes and management, and lifestyle options.
- Provides direct patient care, stabilizes patients, and determines subsequent care steps.
- Administers medications orally, intravenously, and intramuscularly, monitoring patient responses.
- Delivers medications and treatments, monitors responses, and works collaboratively with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Documents all care provided and administers blood products as required.
RN – Charge Nurse
Rehabilitation Hospital of Overland Park
01.2023 - 09.2023
- Served as the primary point of contact between management and staff during nighttime operations, ensuring effective communication and coordination within the facility.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to evaluate patient progress and adjust treatment strategies accordingly.
- Administered patient care plans, ensuring adherence to rehabilitation protocols and enhancing recovery outcomes.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, providing guidance on best practices and fostering a culture of continuous learning.
- Implemented patient safety initiatives, improving compliance with regulatory standards and reducing incident rates.
RN Staff
RN Staff
02.2018 - 12.2022
- Collaborated with physicians on patient care through assessments and delivery of appropriate treatment plans.
- Educated patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis, treatment plans, disease process, and management options.
- Trained new nurses in care standards and hospital protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined the next course of action.
- Administered medications orally, intravenously, and intramuscularly, and monitored responses.
- Worked with healthcare teams to adjust care plans as needed.
- Documented all care provided and administered blood products.
LPN
LPN
Overland Park, Kansas
11.2016 - 02.2018
- Managed patient care by closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Utilized aseptic techniques for sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Assessed patients and communicated abnormal findings to physicians.
- Provided education to patients and their families.
LPN
Manor Care Rehabilitation Center/ Leisure Terrace
Overland Park, KS
01.2014 - 11.2016
- Documented complete and accurate patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient’s status, needs, and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements for inpatients.
- Used aseptic techniques for wound care and dressing changes.
LPN
Garden Terrace of Overland Park
Overland Park, KS
03.2012 - 11.2013
- Documented accurate and thorough patient information to address patient concerns and expected outcomes.
- Administered medications, monitored patient responses, and performed catheterizations.
- Completed routine evaluations of each patient’s status, needs, and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and tracked input/output measurements for inpatients.
- Ensured patient safety.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Kansas City Kansas Community College
Kansas City, KS12-2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN02-2026
Associate of Arts - Business Administration and Management
Longview
Lee's Summit, MO12-2002
LPN - Nursing
Kansas City Kansas Community College
Kansas City, KS12-2011
Skills
- Compassionate and caring approach to patient needs
- Clear and effective patient communication
- Monitoring and interpreting vital signs
- Patient care assessment and evaluation
- Process improvement initiatives
- Electronic Medical Records (EMR) proficiency
- Continuous quality improvement
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
Accomplishments
- Achieved the set goal by completing Audits with accuracy and efficiency a charge nurse in RHOP
Certification
- BLS (Basic Life Support)
- CRRN (Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse)
Timeline
RN
University Health Kansas City Missouri
10.2023 - 10.2024
RN – Charge Nurse
Rehabilitation Hospital of Overland Park
01.2023 - 09.2023
RN
University of Kansas Health System
06.2022 - Current
RN Staff
RN Staff
02.2018 - 12.2022
LPN
LPN
11.2016 - 02.2018
LPN
Manor Care Rehabilitation Center/ Leisure Terrace
01.2014 - 11.2016
LPN
Garden Terrace of Overland Park
03.2012 - 11.2013
Associate of Arts - Business Administration and Management
Longview
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Kansas City Kansas Community College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
LPN - Nursing
Kansas City Kansas Community College