Christine Van Wettering

Responsible for providing comprehensive care to postpartum women and to newborns. Key responsibilities includes:

• Monitoring health condition of the mother and the baby during postpartum stages
• Providing education and advice on baby care, breastfeeding, and health recovery post-delivery
• Performing basic newborn care such as changing diapers, bathing, feeding, and monitoring vital signs
• Administering medication and pain management techniques as directed by the healthcare provider
• Providing emotional and psychological support to the mother and the family
• Identifying potential health complications and reporting to doctors immediately
• Keeping detailed records of the mother’s and baby’s progress
• Supporting mothers with postnatal exercises and recovery techniques
• Ensuring all health and safety guidelines are followed in the care of the mother and baby

Provided nursing care to patients with behavioral health issues in a secure hospital setting, which included:

• Administering medications to patients in accordance with treatment plans.
• Monitoring vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions.
• Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care strategies.
• Conducting assessments to evaluate patient mental and emotional health needs.
• Implementing crisis intervention techniques during high-stress situations.

Provided care to individuals in an institution who are criminal offenders and who may be mentally-ill, which included:

• Administering medications and monitoring patient responses in a clinical setting.
• Supporting crisis intervention strategies during acute behavioral health episodes.
• Monitoring client progress towards recovery goals using evidence-based interventions and techniques.
• Facilitating psyche-educational groups focused on coping skills, development, and life management skills.

Provided intermediate and long-term care to individuals with chronic mental health illness, which included:

• Administering medications as prescribed by physicians according to facility policies and procedures.
• Collaborating with interdisciplinary team members to ensure best possible outcomes for patients.
• Maintaining accurate records of nursing assessments, interventions, evaluations and progress notes.
• Monitoring vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
• Conducting routine assessments to identify any changes in a patient's condition or behavior.

Provided direct patient care in a fast-paced medical-surgical unit which included:

• Monitoring vital signs and reporting changes to the healthcare team.
• Assisting in preoperative and postoperative patient education and support.
• Maintaining accurate medical records in compliance with healthcare regulations.
• Collaborating with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Delivering physician-ordered treatments and monitoring responses to quickly spot complications and side effects.