Christine Poby
Whitestown,IN
Summary
Experienced Surgery nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts and identifying process improvement. Works with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities. Results-focused professional with strengths in communication and collaboration. Proficient in leveraging Physicians and Surgical staff to promote efficiency and influence positive outcomes. Experienced in accreditation surveys & requirements.
Competent and caring leader offering 35 years coordinating and carrying out patient care in high-volume Surgery Centers and hospital environments. Proven history of advocating for patient needs and fostering top-quality care. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Coordinator/Charge Nurse
Community Surgery Center North
Indianapolis, IN
02.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams in order to provide comprehensive patient centered care.
- Conducted daily rounds to assess patient status, evaluate progress towards goals, and document changes in plan of care as needed.
- Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications.
- Responded quickly to emergent situations such as cardiac arrest or respiratory distress.
- Ensured compliance with infection control protocols throughout the facility.
- Managed staffing levels within the unit while ensuring optimal levels of patient care.
- Coordinated, tasked and supervised nurses and ancillary staff based on staffing requirements.
- Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
- Audited patient charts in real-time, verifying accuracy and completion of information.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Surgery Charge Nurse
Franciscan Lakeshore Surgery Center
Crown Point, IN
04.2012 - Current
- Coordinated and led in-services to facilitate nursing leadership development and career growth.
- Leads patient care team and serves as Nurse in Charge of health center.
- Delivers high level of care to every patient.
- Delegates and prioritizes tasks, streamlining all steps in rapid response situations.
- Navigates patient documentation in Epic EMR.
- Advanced Epic access to assist Surgery Scheduler.
- Epic Surgery Preference Card maintenance for supplies, instruments & equipment to assist with standardization for corporate purchasing.
- Maintains and adjusts daily surgery schedule and staffing to maintain productivity.
- Assists Manager with Kronos payroll.
Director of Surgical Services
Pinnacle Hospital
Crown Point, IN
05.2007 - 04.2012
- Recruited and hired clinical and administrative staff which complimented the team.
- Reviewed, analyzed and reported monthly QI data results for Surgical Services and reported findings at all Quarterly Meetings.
- Participated in HFAP preparation & review for accreditation.
- Monitored surgery processes, making recommendations to decrease costs of surgical supplies & inventory.
- Maintained staff productivity by flexing hours based on Surgery schedule.
- Staff education, competencies, and evaluations.
Surgery Charge Nurse
Munster Same Day Surgery
Munster, IN
10.2004 - 05.2007
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practice, surgery center policies and standards of care.
- Coordinated and led in-services to facilitate nursing leadership development and career growth.
- Delivered high level of care to every patient. Circulated for a variety of specialties: Orthopedics, General, ENT, Urology, Plastics, Opthomology, Pain, Gynecology, Endoscopy and Neurology
- Maintained staff scheduling and competencies.
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Merrillville Center for Sinus Surgery
Merrillville, IN
02.2002 - 10.2004
- Prepped operating rooms for upcoming procedures by setting out and verifying count of all necessary equipment and assessing environment for compliance with asepsis standards.
- Performed comprehensive patient assessments to identify patient needs, devise individualized plans of care, modify care solutions and ensure patients' rights.
- Data collection for CQI.
Orthopedic Team Leader/Assistant Manager SPD
Advocate Christ Hospital & Medical Center
Oak Lawn, IL
07.1995 - 02.2002
- Oversaw daily workloads and assignments for Surgery & Sterile processing staff.
- Identified cost savings proposal for hospital requiring immediate education and rolled out Event Related Sterilization program to decrease sterilization costs.
- Led staff meetings for team of 30 FTE's to provide communication and feedback.
- Conducted regular employee performance evaluations to offer constructive feedback and solutions to propel improvements and growth.
- Coordinated continuing education for both Orthopedic & Sterile Processing staff.
- Staff competencies and evaluations.
Surgery Charge Nurse
Advocate Trinity Hospital
Chicago, IL
07.1986 - 07.1995
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other discipline.
- Delegated and prioritized tasks, streamlining all steps in rapid response situations.
- Precepted new staff nurses to provide education on hospital policies and procedures.
- Coordinated and led in-services to facilitate nursing leadership development and career growth.
Education
Diploma RN Nursing Graduate
South Chicago Comm. Hospital School Of Nursing
Chicago, IL5 1986
BSN Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT05-2022
Skills
BLS and ACLS Certified
- Healthcare Knowledge
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Proficient in Epic & Kronos
- Regulatory Compliance
- Quality Assurance
- Patient Care
- Policy Compliance
- Performance Improvement
- Documentation
- HIPAA Compliance
- Appointment Scheduling
- Organizational Skills
- Patient Documentation
- Critical Thinking Skills
- Scheduling
- Patient Safety
Timeline
Patient Care Coordinator/Charge Nurse
Community Surgery Center North
02.2022 - Current
Surgery Charge Nurse
Franciscan Lakeshore Surgery Center
04.2012 - Current
Director of Surgical Services
Pinnacle Hospital
05.2007 - 04.2012
Surgery Charge Nurse
Munster Same Day Surgery
10.2004 - 05.2007
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Merrillville Center for Sinus Surgery
02.2002 - 10.2004
Orthopedic Team Leader/Assistant Manager SPD
Advocate Christ Hospital & Medical Center
07.1995 - 02.2002
Surgery Charge Nurse
Advocate Trinity Hospital
07.1986 - 07.1995
Diploma RN Nursing Graduate
South Chicago Comm. Hospital School Of Nursing
BSN Nursing
Western Governors University
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