Christine Simione
Sunrise Senior Living
Ringwood,NJ
1
Certification
42
years of professional experience
Kind Community Health Registered Nurse with over 25 years of experience. Adept at collaborating with families and patients for comprehensive care and advocating for patient needs. Successful at implementing community health systems and assisting individuals with healthcare plans. Analytically trained with keen attention to detail and a dedication to ensuring compliance with regulations and best practices. Passionate about ensuring the highest quality of care for diverse groups of patients. Authorized to work in the US for any employer.
Work History
Per Diem RN
1 Year 5 Months- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Assessed patient conditions, documenting changes and communicating with interdisciplinary teams.
- Educated patients and caregivers on disease management, medication adherence, and self-care techniques.
Wellness Nurse
3 Years 1 Month- Assisting in training and monitoring of medication care administration
- Communication with resident support services and families
- Maintaining clinical quality assurance while leading and demonstrating the Mission for Sunrise Senior Living, "to champion the quality of life for all seniors" in accordance with federal, state and local standards and Sunrise Senior Living policies to promote the highest degree of quality care and services to our residents
- From the onset of the Corona Virus pandemic, the wellness nurse role expanded dramatically to include implementing testing and isolation for residents in the facility. The rapidly evolving situation demanded all staff to be trained to follow Department of Health protocol and emergency preparedness in the facility. In addition, there was additional direct care nursing responsibilities that now has been incorporated in this position
Wellness Registered Nurse
4 Years 4 Months- Assisting in training and monitoring of medication care administration
- Communication with resident support services and families
- Maintaining clinical quality assurance while leading and demonstrating the Mission for Sunrise Senior Living, "to champion the quality of life for all seniors" in accordance with federal, state and local standards and Sunrise Senior Living policies to promote the highest degree of quality care and services to our residents
- From the onset of the Corona Virus pandemic, the wellness nurse role expanded dramatically to include implementing testing and isolation for residents in the facility. The rapidly evolving situation demanded all staff to be trained to follow Department of Health protocol and emergency preparedness in the facility. In addition, there was additional direct care nursing responsibilities that now has been incorporated in this position
Registered Nurse/Adult Care Facilities Surveyor
2 Years- Evaluated assisted living and adult care facilities for quality of care, patient safety, and regulatory compliance.
- Investigated complaints regarding patient abuse, medication management, staffing, and quality of care.
- Created reports based on findings and submit to the State of New York for further action.
- Partnered with teams on multi-day surveys and audits on facilities for annual certifications and re-certifications.
Per Diem Nurse
6 Years- Evaluated students with health concerns or injuries to develop a plan of care or refer them to another healthcare provider.
- Coordinated with families, school personnel and healthcare professionals on the behalf of students to advocate for healthcare needs and provide medical information to appropriate parties.
- Conducted onsite visits to perform evaluations.
- Remained alert to conditions interfering with the safety and well-being of residents involved in activities.
- Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses, including COPD and asthma.
- Communicated students' individual and group performance to lead faculty.
- Provided diagnoses and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems, including MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD, pneumonia.
Substitute School Nurse
9 Months- Tested glucose and administered injections.
Registered Nurse
2 Years 2 Months- Provided palliative care in outpatient settings ranging from assessment to development and implementation of care plans.
- Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure.
- Attended [Number] information sessions and seminars each year to increase knowledge of safe food handling practices.
- Performed assessments for each individual case to determine which materials and services were the best fit.
- Provided necessary health education training for patients.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight and height.
Substitute School Nurse
9 Months- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Tested glucose and administered injections.
- Developed and implemented successful patient care plans.
Public Health Nurse
12 Years 4 Months- Managed the day-to-day intake operations from all referral sources. Worked collaboratively with Operations and referrers to assure a safe transition to home care. Assisted the department in meeting agency goals. Worked under general direction. Coordinated effective communication between all providers such as Physicians, Social Workers and Rehabilitative Therapists.
Staff Registered Nurse
5 Years 5 Months- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to create, implement and adapt individualized plans of care to restore patients' health and drive recovery goals.
- Instructed patients, families and caregivers on diagnoses, chronic disease management and prevention and medication self-management to maintain continuum of care.
- Documented all administered medications.
- Assessed patients, documented vitals and reviewed patient charts to determine care needs.
- Assessed patients to determine their daily and ongoing care needs.
- Provided quality nursing care to patients in alignment with care policies and procedures.
- Assessed patients for wounds and conditions and followed the appropriate treatment protocol.
- Reviewed physician orders and implemented therapies, treatments, and medications.
- Prioritized patient care assignments based on patient condition, responding to unanticipated interruptions while delegating care to achieve optimal, safe and effective outcomes.
- Counseled patients and caregivers on treatment plans and community resources.
- Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations, and nursing diagnoses.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Skills
Pumps (Less than 1 year) Additional Information [Type] compliance Home visits Culturally sensitive Tracheostomy care Enthusiastic caregiver Patient care Emotional awareness Maintaining feeding pumps Direct patient care
Nursing
Medication Administration
Experience Administering Injections
Vital Signs
Home Care
EMR Systems
Critical Care Experience
Certification
- RN Multi State
- BLS Certification 2/2028
- RN
- Expires: May 2027
- State: NJ
Timeline
Per Diem RN
Bayada Home Health Care, Inc.
03.2025 - CurrentRead More
Wellness Nurse
Sunrise Senior Living
07.2023 - CurrentRead More
Wellness Registered Nurse
Sunrise Senior Living
03.2019 - 07.2023Read More
Registered Nurse/Adult Care Facilities Surveyor
Department of Health of New York State
01.2017 - 01.2019Read More
Substitute School Nurse
Herricks Public School District
09.2012 - 06.2013Read More
Per Diem Nurse
Horizon Healthcare Staffing
08.2011 - 08.2017Read More
Registered Nurse
Partners in Care Home Care
09.2010 - 11.2012Read More
Substitute School Nurse
Great Neck Public Schools
09.2010 - 06.2011Read More
Public Health Nurse
Visiting Nurse Service of New York
01.1986 - 05.1998Read More
Staff Registered Nurse
NYU medical center hospital
08.1984 - 01.1990Read More
SUNY Downstate Medical Center
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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