Christine Wyant
Newport News,VA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven 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.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical-Surgical RN
VCU MEDICAL CENTER MAIN HOSPITAL, University Hospital
2021.07 - Current
- Performed comprehensive physical assessments on newly admitted patients to establish baseline data for ongoing care planning.
- Advocated for patient needs within the healthcare team to ensure appropriate resources were allocated for optimal recovery outcomes.
- Recognized early warning signs of deteriorating patient conditions, initiating rapid response measures to prevent further complications or emergencies.
- Participated in multidisciplinary rounds, contributing valuable insights from a nursing perspective to improve overall patient management strategies.
Medical-Surgical RN
Centra Health - Lynchburg, VA
2020.10 - 2021.07
- Educated patients on disease processes, treatment options, self-care techniques, and medications to promote informed decisionmaking.
- Reduced infection rates by maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols and sterile technique during wound dressings and invasive procedures.
- Served as a preceptor for newly hired nurses, providing guidance on hospital policies, unit-specific protocols, and best practices in medical-surgical nursing.
- Managed complex medication regimens for multiple patients simultaneously while ensuring accuracy in administration and timely delivery of prescribed treatments.
Medical-Surgical RN
Select Speciality Hospital
2019.05 - 2021.02
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Enhanced patient safety through vigilant monitoring and assessment of vital signs, lab values, and symptoms.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team to optimize care quality and continuity for medical-surgical patients.
- Provided compassionate emotional support to patients and families during challenging health experiences.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
ECPI University
Hampton, VA11.2018
Skills
- Clinical Judgment
- Diagnostic Testing
- Intravenous Therapy
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Isolation Precautions
- Tracheostomy Care
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Telemetry Monitoring
- Discharge Planning
- Critical Thinking
- Pain Management
- Time Management
- Infection Control
- Patient Education
Timeline
Medical-Surgical RN
VCU MEDICAL CENTER MAIN HOSPITAL, University Hospital
2021.07 - Current
Medical-Surgical RN
Centra Health - Lynchburg, VA
2020.10 - 2021.07
Medical-Surgical RN
Select Speciality Hospital
2019.05 - 2021.02
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
ECPI University
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