Christine Xavier with an experience of 14 plus years working in the medical field. Graduated from Nursing school 2 years ago. Hardworking and passionate. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Organized and dependable, successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Teamwork.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
NCH Baker Hospital Downtown
07.2023 - Current
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
LPN
NCH Baker Hospital Downtown
04.2023 - 07.2023
Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Lpn
Beach House Of Naples
03.2023 - 07.2023
Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Clinical Technician
NCH Baker Hospital Downtown
04.2017 - 03.2023
Performed patients' vital signs, checked patient sugar.
Assist with walking bathroom,
Assist with feeding and bathing.
Help RN with post op or new admitting
Do rounds every 2 hours.
Nursing Assistant
Heritage Health: Therapy & Senior Care
01.2015 - 05.2017
Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
Certified Nursing Assistant/ Medtech
Tuscany Village Of Naples
02.2014 - 01.2016
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standard.