Christopher Henderson

• Developed departmental goals and objectives to improve satisfactory rating with patients.
• Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
• Performed real-time chart audits for patients ensuring accuracy and completeness of information while capitalizing on opportunities for process improvement.
• Kept organized records of facility's services and utilization of inpatient beds.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
• Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.

• Administered IV fluids and medications through peripherally inserted central venous catheter to support long-term treatment for infections, cancer or heart and kidney problems.
• Counseled patients and caregivers and provided compassionate emotional support.
• Remained current on advances in nursing care by participating in educational programs and oriented and educated new staff in nursing techniques and departmental procedures.
• Educated patients on proper nutrition and medication side effects.
• Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
• Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.

• Adult IMU Abdominal Transplant Surgery delivers effective care to post-operative kidney, pancreas, and liver patients.
• Observed, recorded and evaluated patient symptoms, reactions and daily progress to inform assigned physicians of concerns.
• Cared for patients in 18-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
• Fulfilled Charge RN duties to facilitate effective care for patients through support of floor nurses and techs.
• Participated in Professional Governance in position of Vice-Chair, aiding in planning of agenda, and multiple unit specific initiatives.

• Monitored patients' readiness for discharge and progress by focusing on overall physical and psychosocial health status.
• Evaluated patient care needs and prioritized treatment to maintain patient flow.
• LVAD competent
• Prepared and administered prescribed medications to patients, orally, subcutaneously and through IV.

Responsibilities

• Experienced in Vascular Intermediate Care
• Obtained ACLS
• Administered care to vascular surgery patients

Responsibilities

• Obtained and recorded various vital signs
• Assisted in ADLs within home setting
• Displayed critical thinking skills in personal care