Christopher S. Roberson
Summary
With over 12 years of experience on the Procedural Cardiology Unit at Saint Joseph Hospital in Denver, I possess a broad knowledge base and proven competence in treating patients with conditions such as chest pain, arrhythmias, and structural heart defects. I have extensive expertise in femoral, radial, and jugular site care. Throughout my tenure, I have established strong relationships with interventional cardiologists, electrophysiologists, and their teams, fostering effective collaboration and teamwork. Given my track record and dedication to providing exceptional care, I am confident that I would be a valuable asset to your unit.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Outpatient Observation
Good Samaritan Medical Center
05.2023 - Current
- Utilize critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conduct thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Enhance patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addresses physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assist in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully manage challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
RN, IFlex (Internal Travel)
Lutheran Hospital
11.2022 - 05.2023
- Inpatient hospital population (medical / surgical, telemetry)
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies, and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
RN, Float Pool (Travel RN)
Salem Hospital
07.2022 - 10.2022
- Inpatient hospital population on medical / surgical, telemetry and progressive care units
- Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
RN, Extended Stay Unit (Travel RN)
Providence Regional Medical Center
11.2021 - 06.2022
- Inpatient surgical care unit
- Primary population included pre and post surgical patients requiring overnight stay including orthopedic (hip, shoulder and knee replacements / repair), gynecological (hysterectomy, uterine procedures, tubal ligation, oophorectomy, salpingectomy), urological, abdominal surgeries (lap chole, lap appy)
RN, Procedural Cardiology
Saint Joseph Hospital
03.2009 - 11.2021
- Critical Care unit including care of inpatient population with primarily cardiovascular issues including AMI, arrhythmias, pre/post care of patients undergoing coronary angiograms, stent placements [cardiac, renal, femoral, carotid], angioplasty, PPM/AICD placement, and radiofrequency ablations
- Duties also included management of radial, jugular, and femoral sites including sheath removal.
RN, PCU (Intermediate Care Unit)
West Georgia Health System
05.2008 - 02.2009
- Care of inpatient population with varying illnesses mostly cardiac (AMI, arrhythmias, CHF, hypertensive crisis; post procedure care for angioplasty, stent placement); respiratory (COPD, pneumonia) and neurological (AMS, overdose and toxicity, ETOH, seizures, CVA, senile dementia)
Registered Nurse/Care Manager
Gentiva Home Health
02.2006 - 02.2009
- Care of patients in home setting
- IV med administration, lab, dressing changes (from simple dry gauze dressings to wound vac application)
- Required comprehensive assessments, including medical and psychosocial (safety, environment, caregivers) with large focus on education
- Provide treatment as a team-based approach; collaborating and consulting with physicians, therapists, social workers, and clinical managers
- Plan, implement, document and modify treatment programs
Registered Nurse, Psychiatry
East Alabama Medical Center
11.2004 - 03.2006
- Care of psychiatric patients in locked Adult Male unit
- Diagnoses included depression, psychosis, schizophrenia, suicidal ideation, PTSD, dementia; bipolar, mood, affective and behavioral disorders
- Nursing duties included admission/discharge, delegation of staff duties, care planning, and behavior modification, use of chemical and physical restraints, crisis prevention and intervention
Registered Nurse, 5E Stepdown Unit
Department of Veterans Affairs
08.2003 - 11.2004
- Care of veterans with varying illnesses/injuries including cardiac (post MI, syncope, arrhythmias, valvular dysfunctions; S/P CABG, angioplasty, stent placement), neurological (Alzheimer's, ETOH withdrawal, seizures, stroke, head trauma, senile dementia), and pre/post-surgical
Registered Nurse
Alternative Staffing Concepts
10.2001 - 11.2004
- Responsibilities included filling staffing needs at various facilities, primarily Youth Home, Inc
- (residential psychiatric facility for troubled teens) which involved medication administration, behavior modification, care planning, first aid for altercations, accidents, and self-inflicted injuries, and communication of patient needs to physicians, counselors, and other care-givers
- Youth Home comprised about 99% of assignments
Registered Nurse
Quality Employment, M.D.
10.2001 - 08.2003
- Responsibilities included filling staffing needs for adolescent psychiatry, and UAMS Radiology Department
- Psychiatric duties same as Youth Home (described above), but primarily worked at UAMS (Radiology Recovery Room) where duties included pre and post management for radiology procedures involving IV conscious sedation, and performing cardiac stress tests
- UAMS work comprised about 80% of assigned work; 20% to psychiatric facilities
Registered Nurse, Home Health
Care Network
08.1998 - 09.2001
- Responsibilities included overnight care and monitoring of ventilator dependent pediatric patients in home setting, administration of medications, GT tube feeding, assistance with ADL's, communicating patient needs to office and other caregivers
Registered Nurse, SSC
Arkansas Children's Hospital
01.1993 - 05.1998
- Coordination of care for the adolescent and young adult unit, supervision of nursing care for medical, surgical and psychiatric patients, and establishing plans of care
- Acted as staff resource: clarification of company policies demonstration and instruction for nursing procedures, quality control, mediation involving both staff and patients and families of patients, crisis intervention
Nursing Assistant (CVICU)
Baptist Health Medical Center
08.1990 - 12.1992
- Providing assistance to RN's in ICU setting
- Patient population primarily S/P Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery and Heart Transplantation
- Range of duties increased according to educational status (worked here while attending nursing school.)
Education
Diploma RN -
Baptist System School Of Nursing
Little Rock, Arkansas12.1992
Skills
- EKG INTERPRETATION
- ACLS
- BLS
- NIHSS
Timeline
Outpatient Observation
Good Samaritan Medical Center
05.2023 - Current
RN, IFlex (Internal Travel)
Lutheran Hospital
11.2022 - 05.2023
RN, Float Pool (Travel RN)
Salem Hospital
07.2022 - 10.2022
RN, Extended Stay Unit (Travel RN)
Providence Regional Medical Center
11.2021 - 06.2022
RN, Procedural Cardiology
Saint Joseph Hospital
03.2009 - 11.2021
RN, PCU (Intermediate Care Unit)
West Georgia Health System
05.2008 - 02.2009
Registered Nurse/Care Manager
Gentiva Home Health
02.2006 - 02.2009
Registered Nurse, Psychiatry
East Alabama Medical Center
11.2004 - 03.2006
Registered Nurse, 5E Stepdown Unit
Department of Veterans Affairs
08.2003 - 11.2004
Registered Nurse
Alternative Staffing Concepts
10.2001 - 11.2004
Registered Nurse
Quality Employment, M.D.
10.2001 - 08.2003
Registered Nurse, Home Health
Care Network
08.1998 - 09.2001
Registered Nurse, SSC
Arkansas Children's Hospital
01.1993 - 05.1998
Nursing Assistant (CVICU)
Baptist Health Medical Center
08.1990 - 12.1992
Diploma RN -
Baptist System School Of Nursing
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