Christine Stambaugh
Conway,SC
Summary
Knowledgeable OR RN with background in diverse healthcare settings, providing high-quality patient care during travel assignments. Successfully adapted to various clinical environments, contributing to improved patient outcomes. Demonstrated proficiency in critical thinking and patient advocacy.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel RN OR
AYA Healthcare and Trusted
Sayre, PA
01.2022 - 03.2026
- Travel OR RN St. Joseph's Hospital Penn State Health, Reading, PA; Gettysburg Hospital, Gettysburg, PA; Lehigh Valley Pocono Hospital, Pocono, PA; Novant Health, Thomasville, NC; Guthrie Robert Packard Hospital, Sayre, PA.
- Completed 3mo, 6mo, and 9mo assignments.
- Became efficient in learning new fields of medicine such as Pain, C-sections, Cataract, and GI scopes, as well as the surgeries already practicing.
- Adjusted to different practices, schedules, documentation, hospital politics, communication styles, and hospital settings.
- All facilities wanted me to extend my contracts or become permanent staff.
- All credentials monitored and maintained through AYA and Trusted facilities.
- Administered patient care in diverse clinical settings, ensuring adherence to best practices and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement comprehensive care plans for patients.
- Educated patients and families on treatment options, fostering informed decision-making and enhancing compliance.
- Streamlined documentation processes using electronic health record systems, (Cerner and Epic) improving efficiency and accuracy of patient data management.
- Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
- Safeguarded patient privacy rights through diligent compliance with HIPAA regulations during all interactions with medical records and personal information.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, ensuring a safe environment for patients and colleagues alike.
- Increased patient satisfaction by consistently providing compassionate, empathetic care during hospitalizations.
- Increased patient comfort and support with empathetic communication and attentive bedside manner.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Registered Nurse - OR
Geisinger Community Medical Center
Scranton, PA
04.2019 - 01.2022
- Epic Charting, Charge nurse for weekend shifts.
- Assess patients entering the Operating room.
- Maintained safety and sterility of all visitors to the OR room as assigned. Ensure all required equipment available.
- Communication with all Perioperative staff, family and Hospital staff.
- Orthopedics, Trauma, General, Neurology, GYN.
- BLS certified
- Delivered comprehensive patient assessments in high-pressure emergency situations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement effective treatment plans.
- Planned, prioritized and provided nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills to support comfort and safety of patients and families.
- Developed strong relationships with colleagues across departments, fostering a collaborative work environment that enhanced overall patient care delivery processes.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients and staff, adhering to infection control protocols and reducing the risk of hospital-acquired infections.
- Assembled equipment and supplies for diagnostic or treatment procedures in specialty service areas.
- Adhered to required infection control, isolation procedures and aseptic techniques in delivery of patient care.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
Registered Nurse: Operating Room
Moses Taylor Hospital
Scranton, PA
06.2012 - 04.2019
- Assess patients as he/she enters OR.
- Circulate for various surgeries (Orthopedics, General, Urology, ENT, Gynecology,Podiatry and Spine)
- Document all information for each case, including specimens, patient chart, and pertinent safety information.
- Maintain communication with all perioperative staff and Reps to make sure all required equipment is available and sterile to the field.
- BLS Certified
- Safety coach for the Operating Room.
- Mentored junior nurses on techniques for patient assessment and care delivery.
- Implemented workflow improvements to enhance surgical preparation processes.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork within the surgical suite by fostering open communication and collaboration among colleagues.
- Assisted in complex surgeries with precise execution of tasks, ensuring optimal outcomes for patients.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
Registered Nurse: Operating Room
St. Joseph's Hospital
Reading, PA
11.2009 - 08.2012
- Assess each patient as he/she enters the Operating Room.
- Ensure safety to the patient during entire procedure, from positioning to discharge to PACU.
- Assist Physician during surgery in the Scrub Nurse role.
- Maintained a sterile environment within the operating room, reducing the risk of infection.
- Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment.
- Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
- Implemented time-out protocols before starting surgeries, verifying correct patient identification and procedural details.
- Mentored new nurses entering the profession, guiding them through their initial experiences within the operating room setting.
- Prepared equipment and supplies necessary for each surgical procedure, ensuring availability when needed by surgeons.
- Adapted quickly to changing situations in the operating room, utilizing problem-solving skills under pressure.
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Document all information during procedure.
- Maintain communication with anesthesia, scrub tech, assistant, physician, main OR charge nurse, x-ray tech, PACU, etc to keep flow of surgeries within my room.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure efficient operating room turnover.
- Assisted in developing best practices for infection control and safety standards.
Nursing Extern
06.2008 - 07.2009
- Supervised by RN during daily care of 5 to 10 patients.
- Perform patient care for Pre/ Post Op surgical and trauma patients.
- Acute and Chronic care patients.
- Assess patient status and notified supervising RN of changes/ concerns.
- Assist with patient admissions and discharges.
- Maintain patient flow sheet of current status.
- Educate patient/ families on healthcare needs, conditions, etc.
- Interact with various departments regarding patient care.
Patient Care Assistant
Reading Hospital and Medical Center/ Women's Health Unit
10.2008 - 03.2009
- Completed daily vital signs, glucose checks, catheterizations wound care, I&O.
- Daily personal care and ADL’s.
- Provide assistance to nursing staff as needed.
- Answer patient calls for care and assistance.
Early Intervention Developmental Specialist
BARC Services
Wyomissing, PA
06.2005 - 10.2008
- Assisted children birth through three with a 25% developmental delay in cognitive development, play skills, behavior problems, physical and motor delays, pre-speech and language delays.
- Co-treatments with Physical, Occupational, and/or Speech Therapists, family members, interpreter services, case workers, etc.
- Completed hourly sessions once per week to enhance skills.
- Completed state mandated progress forms and attended IFSP meetings for goal setting and collaborative working.
Service Coordinator
United Disabilities Service
Reading, PA
05.1999 - 04.2002
- Completed necessary intake information for Attendant Care Services within Lancaster, Lebanon, Chester, Berks and Schuylkill counties.
- Determined appropriate program enrollment to optimize state and federal funding.
- Recruited, hired and supervised attendants for in-home personal care for people with physical limitations.
- Completed all forms of documentation required by Fiscal and Human Resources.
- Reviewed and maintained all contractor and consumer information.
- CPR and First Aid Instructor for company employees.
- Coordinated service delivery for clients with disabilities, ensuring timely and effective support.
- Facilitated communication between clients, caregivers, and service providers to enhance service quality.
- Managed scheduling of appointments and services, optimizing resource allocation and client satisfaction.
Education
Diploma -
The Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences
Reading07-2009
Bachelor of Science - Communication Disorders
Kutztown University
Kutztown01-1998
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Pennsylvania State University
Middletown05-1991
Human Services
Keystone Junior College
La Plume06-1989
Skills
- Nursing documentation
- Direct patient care
- Orthopedic nursing
- Operating room assistance
- Joint commission compliance
- Infection control
- Patient and family advocacy
Certification
RN License, First Aid Certification, BLS Certification, ACLS Certification
Timeline
Travel RN OR
AYA Healthcare and Trusted
01.2022 - 03.2026
Registered Nurse - OR
Geisinger Community Medical Center
04.2019 - 01.2022
Registered Nurse: Operating Room
Moses Taylor Hospital
06.2012 - 04.2019
Registered Nurse: Operating Room
St. Joseph's Hospital
11.2009 - 08.2012
Patient Care Assistant
Reading Hospital and Medical Center/ Women's Health Unit
10.2008 - 03.2009
Nursing Extern
06.2008 - 07.2009
Early Intervention Developmental Specialist
BARC Services
06.2005 - 10.2008
Service Coordinator
United Disabilities Service
05.1999 - 04.2002
Human Services
Keystone Junior College
Diploma -
The Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences
Bachelor of Science - Communication Disorders
Kutztown University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Pennsylvania State University