Christine Powell
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Summerlin Hospital Medical Center, excelling in patient assessments and critical care. Proven track record in enhancing patient satisfaction through compassionate care and effective communication. Skilled in medication administration and mentoring nursing staff, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement in patient outcomes.
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.
Healthcare professional with strong background in patient care and medical support. Known for collaborative work with medical teams to deliver high-quality care and adapt to evolving patient needs. Expertise in patient assessment and medication administration, along with compassionate care and reliability.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Summerlin Hospital Medical Center
02.2006 - Current
- Administered patient care, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and best practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions, responding promptly to changes in health status.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, medications, and post-discharge care instructions.
- Mentored junior nurses, enhancing their clinical skills and promoting a culture of continuous learning.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives, resulting in enhanced patient satisfaction scores.
- 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.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ01-2016
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
College of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas, Nevada, NV12-2005
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Patient care
- Patient monitoring
- Telemetry monitoring
- Critical care
- Nursing staff leadership
- Precepting
- Lab result interpretation
- Oxygen saturation standards
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Summerlin Hospital Medical Center
02.2006 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
College of Southern Nevada