Christine Sents
Oklahoma City,OK
Summary
Skilled nursing professional with more than 10 years of experience and passion for providing highest quality of behavioral and medical care. Compassionate and empathetic advocate for patients and families. Skillfully assesses health status, develops diagnoses and manages care for patients with acute and chronic concerns. Experienced in structured and unstructured environments, smoothly coordinating multiple activities and competing priorities.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
OU Health Edmond Medical Center
09.2022 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Spoke with psychiatrists to resolve patient needs.
- Trained new hires and current nurses on Epic charting system.
Registered Nurse
UnityPoint Health - Allen Hospital
10.2017 - 07.2022
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Performed pre-operative assessments to prepare patients for surgery.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Registered Nurse
Harmony House Health Care Center
02.2021 - 07.2021
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with brain injuries, intellectual disabilities and ventilators.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Registered Nurse
MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center
09.2016 - 10.2017
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Registered Nurse
MercyOne Cedar Fall Medical Center
11.2015 - 09.2016
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Performed frequent ongoing assessments of patients' status to address changes.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Parkview Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation
05.2013 - 11.2015
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Hawkeye Community College
Waterloo, IA05.2015
High School Diploma -
Grundy Center High School
Grundy Center, IA05.2009
Skills
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NVCI)
- Long-Term Care
- Mental Health Assessment
- De-Escalation Techniques
- EMR / EHR
- Crisis Management
Timeline
Registered Nurse
OU Health Edmond Medical Center
09.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Harmony House Health Care Center
02.2021 - 07.2021
Registered Nurse
UnityPoint Health - Allen Hospital
10.2017 - 07.2022
Registered Nurse
MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center
09.2016 - 10.2017
Registered Nurse
MercyOne Cedar Fall Medical Center
11.2015 - 09.2016
Licensed Practical Nurse
Parkview Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation
05.2013 - 11.2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Hawkeye Community College
High School Diploma -
Grundy Center High School
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