Christopher Arnold, MSN, RN, AGPCNP-BC
Manchester,TN
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Vanderbilt-Tullahoma Harton Hospital, enhancing patient care through expert application of advanced life support and compassionate care. Demonstrated success in leading teams to achieve over 90% patient satisfaction, leveraging skills in neurological monitoring and therapy management to improve treatment outcomes. Knowledgeable and proactive ICU Registered Nurse with proven skills in coordinating and implementing treatment plans. Handles needs of patients with common presentations and complex cases, including responding expertly to diverse emergencies. Calm and insightful during stressful situations.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Vanderbilt-Tullahoma Harton Hospital
03.2020 - Current
- Delegated work to nursing support staff and monitored performance to protect patients and maintain optimal care standards.
- Worked with physicians and nursing staff to develop treatment protocols addressing patients' current symptom presentation as well as underlying conditions.
- Fostered caring, compassionate and respectful care environment by treating every patient with professionalism.
- Supported needs of medically complex patients with skilled nursing care.
- Managed patient flow effectively through timely placements upon admission as well as coordinating smooth transfers and discharges.
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Cared for wounds such as surgical sites and pressure sores to prevent infection and promote healing.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
Registered Nurse
Alive Hospice
12.2017 - 03.2020
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
Registered Nurse
Select Specialty Hospital - Nashville
06.2017 - 12.2017
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
RN Supervisor
Vanderbilt Stallworth Rehabilitation Hospital
08.2016 - 04.2017
- Coordinated nursing activities and staffing with health-related, therapeutic and support services to streamline service delivery.
- Onboarded new employees through orientation meetings and training sessions before deployment to different departments.
- Created, implemented and evaluated programs that promoted staff recruitment, retention and development.
- Determined and nursed special care cases and arranged professional consultation sessions for patients.
- Reviewed staffing patterns, quantities and nursing units' census to meet resident needs and budgetary controls.
- Evaluated and monitored care and services throughout shift to improve quality levels.
- Enforced nursing practice standards and recommended unit and institution policies and procedures to boost medical care quality.
- Developed and distributed nursing assignments for unit employees that outlined individual and group tasks.
- Defined testing protocols, quality assurance initiatives and clinic policies and procedures.
- Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
Registered Charge Nurse, Emergency Department
Medical Center of Manchester
10.2008 - 08.2016
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
- Cared for patients each day, quickly identifying concerns, controlling symptoms, and providing expert emergency care.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Education
Post-Graduate Certificate - Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Duke University
Durham, NC05.2025
Master of Science - Nursing Administration & Leadership
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN12.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN12.2006
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Motlow State Community College
Tullahoma, TN08.2002
Skills
- ECG
- Metabolic function monitoring
- Organ donor procedures
- Advanced Life Support
- Hemodynamics monitoring
- Neurological monitoring
- Therapy management
- Telemetry monitoring
- Renal function management
- Respiratory maintenance
- Intravenous therapy
- Endotracheal intubation
- Compassionate Care
- Quality Improvement
- Clinical judgment
- Family Support
- Resource Utilization
- Medical Equipment Setup
- Shock Symptom Identification
- Documentation And Reporting
- Specimen Collection
- Medical Histories and Assessments
Languages
ASL
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Vanderbilt-Tullahoma Harton Hospital
03.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse
Alive Hospice
12.2017 - 03.2020
Registered Nurse
Select Specialty Hospital - Nashville
06.2017 - 12.2017
RN Supervisor
Vanderbilt Stallworth Rehabilitation Hospital
08.2016 - 04.2017
Registered Charge Nurse, Emergency Department
Medical Center of Manchester
10.2008 - 08.2016
Post-Graduate Certificate - Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Duke University
Master of Science - Nursing Administration & Leadership
Capella University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Middle Tennessee State University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Motlow State Community College
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