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Christopher Rhodes

Canton,Michigan

Summary

Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Spirited professional successful in providing quality patient care for assigned patients under direct supervision of licensed nurse. Strong verbal and written documentation abilities. Experienced in managing competing tasks in high-volume healthcare settings.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Nurse Technician

Beaumont Wayne Hospital
05.2022 - Current
  • Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
  • Improved patient care by providing compassionate and attentive support to patients during daily activities.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
  • Reduced patient anxiety through skillful communication and active listening during pre-operative preparations.
  • Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
  • Interpreted ECG rhythms.
  • Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.

ER Technician

Beaumont Wayne Hospital
12.2021 - 05.2022
  • Performed phlebotomy tasks efficiently, minimizing discomfort to patients while obtaining necessary samples.
  • Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
  • Maintained clean and sanitary environment in emergency department to meet hygiene measures.
  • Obtained patient or family member authorizations for tests and procedures.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during challenging moments, fostering trust and open communication with healthcare providers.
  • Attended regular training sessions to stay current on best practices within emergency medicine field.
  • Responded quickly and calmly to emergency situations, providing life-saving measures when necessary.
  • Collected vital signs accurately and consistently, allowing for timely interventions when necessary.

Manager- Environmental Services

Beaumont Hospital
04.2020 - 12.2021
  • Assume direct responsibility for establishing and maintaining aseptic environment conditions for all areas of the hospital and ancillary buildings, Ensure that all infection control, OSHA and JCAHO standards are met, Plan, organize, direct, and supervise custodial and transportation staff within hospital, Interview, hire, train, and evaluate and hold accountable performance of assigned staff, Provide direct training of staff in wide range of subjects including: fire safety, right to know, blood-borne pathogens, general safety and ergonomics, quality assurance, employee relations and customer/patient relations, Develop and maintain appropriate documentation for all regulatory compliance requirements, Analyze job requirements, including staffing and equipment requirements, Completed payroll and payroll reports for bargained for staff, Inspect equipment to ensure proper use and maintenance, Respond constructively and professionally to service requests from patients, staff and visitors, Work closely with Human Resources and SEIU leadership to maintain effectiveness in a union environment, Developed and maintain schedule cleaning system, duty lists, and floor care for assigned area, Maintained bi-weekly payroll and monthly schedules for department staff

Supervisor- Environmental Services/Patient Transportation

Beaumont Hospital
12.2019 - 04.2020
  • Assume direct responsibility for establishing and maintaining aseptic environment conditions for all areas of the hospital and ancillary buildings, Ensure that all infection control, OSHA and JCAHO standards are met, Plan, organize, direct, and supervise custodial and transportation staff within the hospital, Interview, hire, train, and evaluate and hold accountable performance of assigned staff, Provide direct training of staff in a wide range of subjects including: fire safety, right to know, blood-borne pathogens, general safety and ergonomics, quality assurance, employee relations and customer/patient relations, Develop and maintain appropriate documentation for all regulatory compliance requirements, Analyze job requirements, including staffing and equipment requirements, Completed payroll and payroll reports for bargained for staff, Inspect equipment to ensure proper use and maintenance, Respond constructively and professionally to service requests from patients, staff and visitors, Work closely with Human Resources and SEIU leadership to maintain effectiveness in a union environment, Developed and maintain schedule cleaning system, duty lists, and floor care for assigned area, Maintained bi-weekly payroll and monthly schedules for department staff

Education

Associates - Nursing

Schoolcraft College
Livonia, MI
05.2024

Master of Healthcare Administration -

University of Phoenix
Online
01.2016

Bachelors of Science: Psychology -

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI
01.2014

Skills

  • Recording vital signs
  • Certified Medication Technician
  • Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS)
  • Biological Specimen Handling
  • Electronic Recordkeeping
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Patient Assessments
  • Patient transportation
  • Output Monitoring and Reporting
  • Documentation
  • Client documentation
  • Behavior redirection

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Nurse Technician

Beaumont Wayne Hospital
05.2022 - Current

ER Technician

Beaumont Wayne Hospital
12.2021 - 05.2022

Manager- Environmental Services

Beaumont Hospital
04.2020 - 12.2021

Supervisor- Environmental Services/Patient Transportation

Beaumont Hospital
12.2019 - 04.2020

Associates - Nursing

Schoolcraft College

Master of Healthcare Administration -

University of Phoenix

Bachelors of Science: Psychology -

Wayne State University
Christopher Rhodes