Christine Thiede
Countryide,IL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, critically ill ventilated patients in fast-paced environment. Proven ability to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Experienced with pediatric patient care, including assessment and treatment. Utilizes critical thinking and problem-solving skills to manage complex cases. Track record of effective communication with multidisciplinary teams and families.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Pediatrics
AYA Healthcare - John H. Stroger Hospital
10.2022 - Current
- Maintained continuous growth of professional knowledge and competencies through ongoing education opportunities.
- Interacted with child welfare personnel and social workers in cases involving concerns about overall well-being.
- Aided in designing healthcare plans for pediatric patients based on individual medical needs and living situations.
- Provided bedside care and treatment for patients in Pediatric/Surgical units.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms
- Management patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications, blood transfusions and IV therapies.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Aya Healthcare - John H. Stroger Hospital
06.2021 - Current
- Delivered patient-centered care in fast-paced medical-surgical unit.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions for timely interventions.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge procedures.
- Administered medications and managed IV therapy according to established protocols.
- Trained and mentored junior nursing staff, enhancing team performance and patient outcomes.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
Registered Nurse
RML Specialty Hospital
06.2017 - 11.2021
- Maintains accountability for the overall care management of patients
- Accepts and responds to written and verbal physician orders
- Coordinates and participates in emergency and "code" situations
- Performs clinical assessments, administers and monitors patients' responds to medications, blood products and nutritional support, and performs complex patient treatments
- Care and management of patients on ventilators, g-tubes, drains and severe wounds
- All aspects of nursing for taking care of critically ill patients
Registered Nurse
King Bruwaert House
11.2015 - 10.2021
- Perform physical exams and health histories upon admission
- Provide health promotion and education to resident and family
- Administer medications, wound care, and numerous other personalized interventions
- Interpret patient information and make critical decisions about needed actions
- Coordinate care, in collaboration with a wide array of healthcare professionals
- Direct and supervise care delivered by other healthcare personnel
Registered Nurse - IMCU
Good Samaritan Hospital
08.2020 - 04.2021
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation.
- Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
Unit Manager
Manor Care
08.2019 - 02.2020
- Oversee the care management of a population of patients within an assigned area, unit or clinical function.
- The position conducts the nursing process, assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation under the scope of the State's Nurse Practice Act of registered Nurse licensure.
- Coordinates resource utilization, timely and appropriate care interventions, and interdisciplinary communication to enhance patient and family satisfaction, adherence to center's clinical systems and regulatory compliance.
Registered Nurse
Lexington Healthcare
11.2016 - 09.2018
- Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.
- Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Supervise and monitor responsibilities of CNA's.
- Administration of medications via G-tube.
- Application and monitoring of wound VAC.
- Treatments of skin and other wounds.
- All aspects of tracheostomy care.
- Admission and discharge of patients.
Rehabilitation Care Assistant II
Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital
04.2011 - 11.2013
- Assist patients with activities of daily living, transfers, mobility skills, skin, bowel and bladder programs.
Patient Care Tech II
Good Samaritan Hospital
12.2008 - 04.2011
- Planning and assessments including charting daily vitals, blood vitals and post op vitals.
Datafill Technician
Sprint-Nextel
12.1994 - 03.2008
- Maintain cell sites in the Midwest area.
- Completions of numerous site migrations, DS0 changes, daily maintenance of power frequency changes, T1 adds and many other parameter changes with impeccable accuracy.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Addison, IL11.2014
Skills
- Acute Care
- Patient care
- Supervising
- Wound care
- Ventilators
- Managerial
- Precepting
- Electronic Charting
- IV Administration
- PICC Lines
Certification
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse Pediatrics
AYA Healthcare - John H. Stroger Hospital
10.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Aya Healthcare - John H. Stroger Hospital
06.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse - IMCU
Good Samaritan Hospital
08.2020 - 04.2021
Unit Manager
Manor Care
08.2019 - 02.2020
Registered Nurse
RML Specialty Hospital
06.2017 - 11.2021
Registered Nurse
Lexington Healthcare
11.2016 - 09.2018
Registered Nurse
King Bruwaert House
11.2015 - 10.2021
Rehabilitation Care Assistant II
Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital
04.2011 - 11.2013
Patient Care Tech II
Good Samaritan Hospital
12.2008 - 04.2011
Datafill Technician
Sprint-Nextel
12.1994 - 03.2008
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
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