CHRISTINE TARDIFF
Mont Vernon,NH
Summary
Self-motivated, decisive healthcare professional with proven bedside manner, clinical skills and diagnostic support experience. Manage and document current conditions to effectively support patients and work within multidisciplinary healthcare team to enhance outcomes. Specialize in [Type] patient care.
Dedicated [Job Title] with broad range of experience delivering comprehensive case management to residents in long-term facilities and social services programs. Highly accomplished in fostering meaningful relationships and developing effective short-term and long-term plans to achieve client goals. Complete understanding of complex considerations governing assessment and treatment.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Fully qualified and credentialed [Job Title] with [Number] years of progressive healthcare experience. Knowledgeable about nursing practices and techniques, as well as typical patient behaviors and triaging standards. Certified in [Area of certification] and [Area of certification].
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Privatus Healthcare Solutions
Lexington, MA
05.2014 - 09.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse
Colonial Heights Health Care
Lawrence, MA
01.2010 - 12.2014
Licensed Practical Nurse
Personal Residence/Private Duty
Beverly, MA
01.2008 - 12.2010
Licensed Practical Nurse
D's Nursing Service
Haverhill, MA
01.2004 - 12.2008
Licensed Practical Nurse
Soldiers' Home in Chelsea
Chelsea, MA
01.2006 - 09.2007
Licensed Practical Nurse
Sea View Retreat
Rowley, MA
01.2004 - 12.2006
Licensed Practical Nurse
Nurses Care, Inc.
Amesbury, MA
01.2003 - 12.2004
Medical Assistant Instructor
Bryman Institute
Brookline, MA
09.2001 - 06.2003
Certified, Registered Medical Assistant
Doctor David Schroeder
Wellesley , MA
03.1995 - 03.1999
- Maintained accurate medical records of patient assessments, treatments, medications and test results.
- Processed prescription refills as requested by patients or their healthcare providers. Performed venipunctures.
- Called patients with tests results, including, Urine, Blood, X-rays, Echcardiogram, and explained what their test results meant.
- Perform EKG's.
- Make calls to provide patients with referrals, and prescriptions.
- Aassisted receptionists with calls and making appointments.
- Performed routine checks on equipment used for patient care.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum samples from patients to perform routine lab tests.
Education
Nursing -
Bryman Institute
01.2022
License practical nurse/ Registered Medical assistant in Licensed Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing
School of Practical Nursing
05.2000
Registered Medical assistant in Medi al assistant/Medical assistant instructor. -
Bryman
06.1995
Skills
- Strict Safety Standards
- Attention to Detail
- Customer and Patient Service
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Dependable and Punctual
- Teaching and Instruction
- Computer and Technology
- Typing and Data Entry
- Professional Communication
- Patient Rights and HIPAA Recordkeeping
- Independent and Team Player
- Teach and instruct students in a way they learn
- Report and document abnormal findings best by accommodating different learning styles
- Schedule and coordinate medical appointments
- Organize and create learning materials
- Provide referrals according to clients' insurance
- Assist with ADL's to promote independence
- Offer support and care for patients at all times
- Teach patients practical safety techniques
- Strictly abide by regulations and physicians orders
- Monitor, document, and update care teams about current patient status and changes
- Administer medications safely
- Execute specialized care and treatment such as IV therapy, O2 therapy, tracheostomy care, catheter and colostomy care, urinary catheter insertion, wound care and treatment, nebulizer treatments, chest physical therapy, and more
- Conduct thorough assessments to determine a patients' progress in a timely manner
- Communicate side effects and/or changes in physical and mental status immediately
- Assess and evaluate vital signs, blood glucose tests, medication adjustments, lab results, and diagnostic testing
- Maintain HIPAA confidentiality at all time (10 years)
- Hospice nursing 18 years
- Palitive care
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong communication skills 20 yrs
- Nursing
- Critical care experience
- Vital signs
- Epic (2 years)
- HIPAA
- Documentation review
- Data collection
- Typing
- Teaching
- Analysis skills
- Customer service
- Windows
- Google Suite
- Experience Administering Injections
- EMR Systems
- Triage
- Patient Care
- Laboratory Experience
- Medical Office Experience
- Emergency Response
- Physical Assessment
- Patient Intake
- Wound Care
- Indirect Patient Care
- Medication Administration
- Patient evaluations
- Medical Records Management
- Regulatory Requirements
- Direct Patient Care
- Geriatric Care
- Staff Supervision
- Compassionate Care
- Behavioral assessment
- Staff direction and task delegation
- Patient Management
- Care Planning
- Breathing Treatments
- Patient triaging
- Medication Dispensing
- Patient Assessments
- Educating families
- Problem Resolution
- Customer Relations
- Dependable and Responsible
- Recordkeeping
- Google Drive
- Networking
- Relationship Building
- Social Perceptiveness
- Supervision and leadership
- Communication
- Self-Directed
- Analytical
- Verbal Communication
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- [Type] Software Proficiency
- Conflict Resolution
- Organization and Time Management Epic Medical
- Samples collection
- Tracheostomy Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Hospice Care
- Palliative Care
- Cardiac Care
- Disease Prevention
- Health Promotion
- Post Operative Care
- Catheter Care
- Nursing Ethics
- Medical Documentation
- Behavioral Health
- Diabetes management
- Family Communication
- Health Education
- Immunization Administration
- Psychotropic medication knowledge
- HIPAA Compliance
- Writing reports
- ADL Assistance
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Home Health Care
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Rehabilitation techniques
- Documenting incidents
- Outpatient Care
- Chronic Disease Management
- [State] Licensed Practical Nurse
- Mental Health Support
- Case Management
- Preventive Care
- Inpatient Care
- Counting narcotics
- Tracking symptoms
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Caring for wounds
Websites
Certification
- LPN
- Certified Medical Assistant
Additional Information
My first position was working for two internists and I am grateful for the excellent training and assignments that are challenging. I worked for David Schroeder, Wellesley, Ma.
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Certification Dates
- 09/01/94
- Present
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Privatus Healthcare Solutions
05.2014 - 09.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse
Colonial Heights Health Care
01.2010 - 12.2014
Licensed Practical Nurse
Personal Residence/Private Duty
01.2008 - 12.2010
Licensed Practical Nurse
Soldiers' Home in Chelsea
01.2006 - 09.2007
Licensed Practical Nurse
D's Nursing Service
01.2004 - 12.2008
Licensed Practical Nurse
Sea View Retreat
01.2004 - 12.2006
Licensed Practical Nurse
Nurses Care, Inc.
01.2003 - 12.2004
Medical Assistant Instructor
Bryman Institute
09.2001 - 06.2003
Certified, Registered Medical Assistant
Doctor David Schroeder
03.1995 - 03.1999
Nursing -
Bryman Institute
License practical nurse/ Registered Medical assistant in Licensed Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing
School of Practical Nursing
Registered Medical assistant in Medi al assistant/Medical assistant instructor. -
Bryman