Christopher Clark-Sumner
Batesville,AR
Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Floor Nurse
White River Medical Center
Batesville, AR
05.2014 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- 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.
- Maintained safe and therapeutic medical environment and guided and directed members of health care team to encourage quality patient care.
- Interacted with child welfare personnel and social workers in cases involving concerns about overall well-being.
- Provided bedside care and treatment for patients in Pediatric/Surgical units.
- Helped young patients feel comfortable with procedures and immunizations.
LPN Charge Nurse
Woodlawn Heights
Batesville, AR
08.2010 - 04.2014
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
Fire Support Specialist
US Army
08.2007 - 02.2009
- Managed fire support, operations and target acquisition activities for field artillery battalions and [Area of expertise] units.
- Supervised operation of unit command post and managed performance duties.
- Advised fire support sergeants of fire planning and coordination techniques and drafted fire support plans for tactical operations.
- Maintained and operated radio and wire communications and encoded and decoded messages using CEOI and grid thrust line templates.
- Drove and operated heavy and light wheeled trucks and tracked vehicles
CNA
Searcy Healthcare Center
Searcy, AR
06.2005 - 08.2007
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
Fire Support Specialist
US Army
08.2003 - 04.2005
- Managed fire support, operations and target acquisition activities for field artillery battalions.
- Supervised operation of unit command post and managed performance duties.
- Advised fire support sergeants of fire planning and coordination techniques and drafted fire support plans for tactical operations.
- Maintained and operated radio and wire communications and encoded and decoded messages using CEOI and grid thrust line templates.
- Attended training classes to maintain certification licensure, keep abreast of new developments in field and maintain existing knowledge.
- Administered first aid treatment or life support care to sick or injured persons in prehospital settings.
- Administered first aid treatment or life support care to sick or injured persons in pre-hospital settings.
CNA
Beebe Retirement Center
Beebe, AR
06.2000 - 01.2002
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Education
No Degree - Fire Support Specialist
Advanced Individual Training Fire Support Speciali
Fort Sill, OK08.2002
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX12.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Akransas State University
Newport, AR12.2013
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing LPN
University of Arkansas Community College-Batesville
Batesville, AR12.2009
Skills
- Diet and Nutrition
- Preventive Healthcare
- Instrument Sterilization
- Attention to Detail
- Unit Oversight
- Patient Care Assessment
- Chemotherapy Administration Certified
- Team building
- Critical Thinking
- Pediatric exams
Affiliations
- Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses (AMSN) Member
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Chemotherapy Safe
- Certified Medical Surgical RN
Timeline
RN Floor Nurse
White River Medical Center
05.2014 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Woodlawn Heights
08.2010 - 04.2014
Fire Support Specialist
US Army
08.2007 - 02.2009
CNA
Searcy Healthcare Center
06.2005 - 08.2007
Fire Support Specialist
US Army
08.2003 - 04.2005
CNA
Beebe Retirement Center
06.2000 - 01.2002
No Degree - Fire Support Specialist
Advanced Individual Training Fire Support Speciali
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Associate of Science - Nursing
Akransas State University
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing LPN
University of Arkansas Community College-Batesville
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Chemotherapy Safe
- Certified Medical Surgical RN
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