Christine Reibitz
Commerce,Michigan
Summary
Seasoned Specialty Nurse with a proven track record at Corewell Health, showcasing expertise in healthcare coordination and patient education. Demonstrates exceptional nursing skills and multidisciplinary communication, significantly enhancing patient recovery and care continuity. Achieved commendable outcomes in postoperative healing and quality measure management, blending empathetic patient support with clinical excellence.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Specialty Nurse
Corewell Health
Royal Oak, MI
08.2021 - Current
- Educate patients about preparation for surgery, obtaining testing and medical clearance, what to expect during surgery, and postoperative healing.
- Performs follow up patient contact to assess postoperative condition
- Obtaining surgery time and scheduling coordination for surgery with multiple surgeons.
- Completing disability and FMLA paperwork
- Manages the administration of intravenous fluids for hydration as required by physician orders.
- Counsel patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Update and maintained MOQC databases for quality measures.
- Assist patients in obtaining appointments with other specialties, diagnostic tests and infusion appointments
Oncology Staff Registered Nurse
Corewell Health
Commerce, MI
05.2006 - 08.2021
- Monitored laboratory values closely for any abnormal results that may require immediate action by the physician.
- Performed treatments such as chemotherapy, immunotherapy, blood transfusions a procedure and other specialized procedures.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Initiated palliative measures such as pain management strategies when indicated..
- Coordinated with physicians, pharmacists, social workers, dietitians, physical therapists, occupational therapists and other health care providers to ensure the best possible outcome for each patient.
- Provided comprehensive nursing care to oncology patients in a busy hospital setting.
- Functioned as Charge Nurse, coordinating admissions, discharges, staffing concerns and emergent situations
Home Health Hospice Nurse
Cranbrook Hospice
Bloomfield Hills, MI
02.1999 - 04.2006
- Performed on-call home and phone visits to hospice patients.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Administered medication for symptom management and pain control.
- Educated patients and families about disease process and end-of-life issues.
- Coordinated services with home health aides, social workers, spiritual counselors.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
Staff Nurse Cardiology
Saint Joseph Mercy Hospital
Pontiac, Michigan
06.1997 - 05.1999
- Provided direct patient care including wound dressing, administering medication and IV therapy.
- Provided care for patients after Cardiac Catherization Lab Procedures
Staff Nurse
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
Portland, OR
02.1994 - 02.1997
- Administer Chemotherapy, blood transfusions and other specialty infusion treatments.
- Care for patients undergoing bone marrow transplants.
- Performed nursing care on a busy inpatient oncology floor
Travel Nurse
Queens Hospital Center
Honolulu, HI
01.1990 - 03.1994
- Worked on medical surgical and oncolgy floors as a travel nurse
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
Athens, OH05-2020
Nursing
University of Detroit Mercy
Detroit, MI05-1986
Skills
- Healthcare Coordination Expertise
- Multidisciplinary communication
- Nursing expertise
- Patient education
Timeline
Specialty Nurse
Corewell Health
08.2021 - Current
Oncology Staff Registered Nurse
Corewell Health
05.2006 - 08.2021
Home Health Hospice Nurse
Cranbrook Hospice
02.1999 - 04.2006
Staff Nurse Cardiology
Saint Joseph Mercy Hospital
06.1997 - 05.1999
Staff Nurse
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
02.1994 - 02.1997
Travel Nurse
Queens Hospital Center
01.1990 - 03.1994
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
Nursing
University of Detroit Mercy
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