Christine Reichert
Schuylkill Haven,PA
Summary
Mature professional with several years of nursing supervisory experience. Proven communication skills and collaborates with team to increase engagement and improve productivity.
Compassionate Director of Nursing with proven ability to lead teams in delivering patient-centered care while maintaining operational efficiency. Specialize in clinical management, healthcare compliance, and staff development. Excel in communication, leadership, and problem-solving to enhance team performance and patient satisfaction.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Interm Director of Nursing
Pottsville Rehab and Nursing
Pottsville, PA
08.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented nursing policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure patient safety.
- Provided clinical guidance and direction to nursing staff to ensure quality care was provided in a timely manner.
- Oversaw the daily operations of the nursing department including staffing, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.
- Conducted performance evaluations for all nursing staff members and made recommendations for improvement when necessary.
RN Unit Manager
Pottsville Rehab and Nursing
Pottsville, PA
11.2022 - 08.2024
- Unit Manager of Long Term Care Facility, Reviewing Physician orders, Verifying Medication and Completing Care Plans
- Strong teaching skills
- Always acceptable of change.
- Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Performed physical examinations and assessments of patients' medical histories.
- Assisted doctors during medical procedures.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Counseled patients on lifestyle changes that could improve their overall health outcomes.
- Assessed need for additional staff, equipment and services based on historical data and seasonal trends.
- Monitored inpatient bed use, facilities and staff to provide optimal use of resources.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Managed inventory, ensuring adequate stock levels and timely procurement of supplies.
- Oversaw daily operations of unit, ensuring efficiency and compliance with company policies.
Director of Nursing Services
StoneRidge Retirement Living Communities
Myerstown, PA
01.2022 - 11.2022
- Night Shift Nursing supervisor
- Then promoted to Director of Nursing.
- Directed nursing staff in providing care and services to patients, families and communities.
- Monitored and evaluated quality of patient care provided by the nursing staff.
- Provided leadership in developing strategic plans for the Nursing Department.
- Maintained a safe work environment through adherence to safety protocols and standards of practice.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations of nursing staff members.
- Provided guidance to clinical staff regarding difficult cases or treatments.
Nursing Supervisor, RN
StoneRidge Retirement Living Communities
Myerstown, PA
04.2019 - 12.2021
- Nightshift Per diem as RN nursing supervisor
- Promoted to Director of Nursing.
- Provided staff education and training on new equipment, techniques, and processes.
- Monitored patient progress to ensure compliance with established standards of care.
- Resolved conflicts among medical staff in a professional manner.
- Performed regular rounds throughout the facility to observe performance of assigned staff members.
- Observed nurse administration of oral, intramuscular, and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
RN Nursing Supervisor
ORWIGSBURG CENTER
Orwigsburg, PA
09.2019 - 02.2020
- Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Performed physical examinations and assessments of patients' medical histories.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
- Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
- Assisted doctors during medical procedures.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Counseled patients on lifestyle changes that could improve their overall health outcomes.
- Advised family members on the best course of action for their loved ones' healthcare needs.
- Provided emotional support to families facing difficult decisions about a loved one's care.
- Worked closely with other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
- Carried out physician orders regarding tests or medication administration accurately and safely.
Registered Nurse
Lehigh Valley Health Network Schuylkill East
01.2002 - 08.2019
- I am an Emergency Room RN 5 years, with 12 years working as an Emergency Room Tech
- ACLS, PALS and Bls CPR certified
- Able to be flexible with work schedule
- A Leader and a team player.
Education
Registered Nurse -
Schuylkill Health School of Nursing
Skills
- ACLS (6 years)
- PALS (6 years)
- CPR (10 years)
- RN
- Emergency Room
- ER
- Nurse Management
- Nursing
- Medication Administration
- Triage
- Hospital Experience
- Long term care (5 years)
- Management
- Supervising experience
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Documentation And Reporting
- Nurse Education and Training
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- HIPAA Regulations
- Strong Work Ethic
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- CPR Certification
Additional Information
Flexible with hours and scheduling, In charge of scheduling of staff schedules in the past, Open for new ideas, Team player and can be a team leader, Very organized
Timeline
Interm Director of Nursing
Pottsville Rehab and Nursing
08.2024 - Current
RN Unit Manager
Pottsville Rehab and Nursing
11.2022 - 08.2024
Director of Nursing Services
StoneRidge Retirement Living Communities
01.2022 - 11.2022
RN Nursing Supervisor
ORWIGSBURG CENTER
09.2019 - 02.2020
Nursing Supervisor, RN
StoneRidge Retirement Living Communities
04.2019 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse
Lehigh Valley Health Network Schuylkill East
01.2002 - 08.2019
Registered Nurse -
Schuylkill Health School of Nursing