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Christine Ramsay

Springfield,IL

Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in inpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Springfield Memorial Hospital
03.2022 - Current
  • Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
  • Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times, helping them navigate the healthcare system with compassion and understanding.
  • Served as a strong advocate for patients'' rights, ensuring that their needs were met in accordance with ethical guidelines and regulatory requirements.
  • Increased patient satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care with a focus on empathy, communication, and professionalism.
  • Consistently maintained accurate documentation of all relevant information related to patient progress, treatments administered and other pertinent data.
  • Participated in staff meetings and continuing education programs to stay current on best practices and maintain licensure requirements.

Registered Nurse

Gateway Foundation Rehab Centers
01.2019 - 03.2022
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • 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.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Gateway Foundation Rehab Centers
01.2017 - 12.2018
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
  • Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
  • Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.

Education

Master of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL
06.2025

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL
12.2022

Associate of Science - Nursing

Lincoln Land Community College
Springfield, IL
12.2018

Skills

  • Direct Patient Care
  • Patient Assessments
  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Nursing staff leadership
  • Relationship Building
  • Patient Counseling

Certification

  • Licensed RN - 5 years
  • ACLS certified
  • BLS certified

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Springfield Memorial Hospital
03.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse

Gateway Foundation Rehab Centers
01.2019 - 03.2022

Certified Nursing Assistant

Gateway Foundation Rehab Centers
01.2017 - 12.2018

Master of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Associate of Science - Nursing

Lincoln Land Community College

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