Christine Rittenhouse

• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
• Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
• Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion.

• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
• Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
• Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
• Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
• Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
• Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.

• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
• Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
• Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
• Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
• Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
• Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
• Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
• Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
• Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.

Overseeing the care of 30 patients in assisted living at Woodholme Springs and Hampton Meadows. Care included monthly head-to-toe patient physical assessments, review of charts and medication records, inventory of medications including narcotics.

• Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
• Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training and standards of patient care.
• Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Delivered expert case management, milieu management, medication administration and emergency intervention.
• Sought opportunities to improve patient care, outcomes and staff performance.
• Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to devise and manage individualized plans of care.
• Supervised professional and paraprofessional staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care.