Christine Odom
Clearwater,FL
Summary
Proven track record of motivating attitude and behavior to achieve team, individual, and management goals. Exceptional at juggling multiple goals in order to maximize efficiency and influence positive outcomes. Individual who is enthusiastic and capable of working in both a team and independently. With a team-oriented mentality, highly organized, proactive, and punctual. Working with a variety of patient populations requires advanced skills. Well-versed in providing patients with Cardiac and Acute Medical disorders with evidence-based, therapeutic care. Care of Ventilated patients. IV drug therapy management. Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy competency. Management of Sepsis in Acute Care. Management of patient with Intra Aortic Balloon Pumps, and Left Ventricular Assistive Devices. Management of COVID patients in Intensive Care Setting. Diabetes management. Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Heart Cath Lab
Clearwater Cardiovascular Consultants
2023.02 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- 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.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
Travel Nurse CVICU
Aya Healthcare
2022.07 - 2023.01
- Delivered high-quality patient care during emergency situations, remaining calm under pressure and effectively prioritizing tasks according to urgency.
- Improved patient outcomes through careful monitoring and thorough documentation of vital signs, medical histories, and treatment plans.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Assessed patient conditions by taking vital signs and evaluating symptoms to determine appropriate treatment.
- Demonstrated adaptability in rapidly adjusting to changing unit assignments, consistently maintaining high-quality care delivery across various clinical settings.
Registered Nurse Cardio Thoracic Intensive Care Unit
HCA Florida
2019.10 - 2022.11
- Worked with an interdisciplinary team to advocate for patient needs and put treatment plans in place
- Provided skilled direct nursing care to post operative Cardiac, COVID ECMO, and LVAD/ IMPELLA and CRRT patients in the Cardio Thoracic and Medical Intensive Care
- Department
- Collaborated with physicians and other clinical staff to plan treatment, implement interventions, and improve the continuum of care in order to provide comprehensive services
- Provided emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients and caregivers
- Evaluated and adjusted life support equipment, tubing, and peripheral devices for fragile patients
- Gave patients, families, and caregivers information on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management, and lifestyle choices
- Diagnosed and treated patients with a variety of chronic and acute illnesses, including MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD, and pneumonia
- Collaborated with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists, and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans, and I used electronic charting systems to track all patient interactions and interventions
- Acted quickly in situations that threatened the unit's safety and security, implementing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate the situation.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
CVICU Travel Nurse
ProLink Healthcare
2022.04 - 2022.06
- Improved patient outcomes through careful monitoring and thorough documentation of vital signs, medical histories, and treatment plans.
CVICU Travel Nurse
ProLink Healthcare
2022.01 - 2022.03
- Delivered high-quality patient care during emergency situations, remaining calm under pressure and effectively prioritizing tasks according to urgency.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Largo Medical Center
2018.07 - 2019.10
- Educated and mentored new registered nurses on best practices, hospital policies, and care standards
- Performed patient assessments and diagnostic tests in order to provide physicians with critical patient health information that they could use to develop targeted treatment plans and manage ongoing care
- Kept track of post-op vitals, set up PCA and fluids, reviewed post-op orders, and helped patients adjust to their new surroundings.
Evening Nurse Supervisor
Palm Garden of Clearwater
2017.05 - 2018.07
- Used the facility's EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions, and transfer files
- Provided training and supervision to a [32]-member staff in the [Acute Rehab and Long Term Care] unit
- Oversaw pain management plans while administering scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously, and via intramuscular injections
- Gave patients oral, intramuscular, and IV medications and tracked their responses
- Used the RPMS (Resource and Patient Management System) and EHR (Electronic Health Record) systems
- Worked with the healthcare team to develop, implement, and evaluate patient care plans
- Took the necessary steps for patient treatment following a thorough review of the physician's medical regimen
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent data breaches
- Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs
- Created and modified individualized treatment plans based on the patient's recovery objectives
- Attended continuing education programs and [Type] workshops to improve my training and nursing knowledge
- Addressed unit staff concerns, such as staffing ratios, resource management, responsibility allocation, and workload management optimization
- Taught junior nurses medical, operational, and patient care skills in order to improve team performance and quality
- Performed patient assessments and diagnostic tests in order to provide physicians with critical patient health information that they could use to develop targeted treatment plans and manage ongoing care.
Unit Coordinator
Clearwater Center
2009.09 - 2018.07
- Used the RPMS (Resource and Patient Management System) and EHR (Electronic Health Record) systems
- Gave patients oral, intramuscular, and IV medications and tracked their responses
- Worked with the healthcare team to develop, implement, and evaluate patient care plans
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent data breaches
- Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs
- Stocked the necessary supplies in clinical workstations and procedure rooms
- Oversaw and led staff in providing direct and indirect patient care, as well as vital signs monitoring
- Made patients and their families feel at ease during difficult and stressful situations, which aided recovery and reduced compliance issues
- Immunize patients against diseases like influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses
- Followed strict safety procedures, such as double-checking medication dosages before giving them to patients.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Emergency Medical Technician
Military Recruiting Office - U.S. Army
1999.09 - 2004.06
Education
Nursing - Associate of Science -
Galen College of Nursing
St. Petersburg, FL01.2016
Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing Diploma -
Pinellas County Technical Education Center
St. Petersburg, FL01.1999
High School Diploma -
Clearwater High School
Clearwater, FL01.1991
Skills
- Care of Ventilated patients
- IV drug therapy management
- Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy competency
- Management of Sepsis in Acute Care
- Management of patient with Intra Aortic Balloon Pumps, and Left Ventricular Assistive Devices
- Management of COVID patients in Intensive Care Setting
- Diabetes management
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
Certification
- American Heart Association ACLS Provider, 06/01/22
- Basic Life Support Certificate, 06/01/22
- Ventricular Assistive Device Competency, 12/31/21
- ECMO Care Essentials and Nursing Competency, 08/06/21
- Heart Transplant Education, 04/20/21
Timeline
Registered Nurse Heart Cath Lab
Clearwater Cardiovascular Consultants
2023.02 - Current
Travel Nurse CVICU
Aya Healthcare
2022.07 - 2023.01
CVICU Travel Nurse
ProLink Healthcare
2022.04 - 2022.06
CVICU Travel Nurse
ProLink Healthcare
2022.01 - 2022.03
Registered Nurse Cardio Thoracic Intensive Care Unit
HCA Florida
2019.10 - 2022.11
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Largo Medical Center
2018.07 - 2019.10
Evening Nurse Supervisor
Palm Garden of Clearwater
2017.05 - 2018.07
Unit Coordinator
Clearwater Center
2009.09 - 2018.07
Licensed Practical Nurse, Emergency Medical Technician
Military Recruiting Office - U.S. Army
1999.09 - 2004.06
Nursing - Associate of Science -
Galen College of Nursing
Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing Diploma -
Pinellas County Technical Education Center
High School Diploma -
Clearwater High School
- American Heart Association ACLS Provider, 06/01/22
- Basic Life Support Certificate, 06/01/22
- Ventricular Assistive Device Competency, 12/31/21
- ECMO Care Essentials and Nursing Competency, 08/06/21
- Heart Transplant Education, 04/20/21
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