- Crafting and DIY Projects
- Music
- Community Cleanup
- Personal Development and Self-Improvement
- Reading
- Avid Reader
- I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
- Knitting and Crocheting
- Watching Movies and TV Shows
- Participating in various activities, including various church activities and programs through my church for the community and elderly
Christy Dehne
Clarendon,NC
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Columbus Regional Healthcare System, excelling in medication administration and patient advocacy. Proven track record of enhancing patient care outcomes through effective collaboration and quality improvement initiatives. Strong clinical judgment and compassionate communication skills foster positive relationships with patients and families, ensuring optimal recovery and satisfaction.
Experienced with patient care, critical thinking, and effective communication. Utilizes medical knowledge to support patient recovery and manage complex conditions. Strong understanding of healthcare protocols and compassionate care delivery.
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude, and excellent customer service.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Columbus Regional Healthcare System
Whiteville, NC
07.2020 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with established protocols and patient care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement effective patient care strategies.
- Monitored patient vital signs, documenting changes to ensure timely interventions and optimal outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on health management, fostering understanding of conditions and treatment options.
- Monitored patient recovery progress and vital signs post-anesthesia to ensure safety and comfort.
- Administered medications and IV therapies in accordance with established protocols and physician orders.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for post-operative patients.
- Trained and mentored junior nurses on PACU procedures and best practices for patient care.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives that enhanced patient satisfaction and reduced recovery times.
- Conducted pre-operative assessments to prepare patients for anesthesia and surgical interventions effectively.
- Ensured compliance with infection control standards, maintaining a sterile environment in the PACU setting.
- Assisted in managing PACU workflows to optimize patient flow and improve overall departmental efficiency.
- Provided timely interventions to address airway management complications such as respiratory depression or obstruction in post-operative patients.
- Reduced complications by promptly identifying and addressing post-operative issues in PACU patients.
- Enhanced patient recovery by providing comprehensive post-anesthesia care and monitoring vital signs.
- Decreased medication errors by meticulously administering medications following proper protocols and verifying dosages.
- Prevented complications from anesthesia side effects such as nausea or vomiting using effective medication administration techniques.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during the recovery process, easing anxiety related to surgery outcomes.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures in the PACU setting, such as wound care, dressing changes, and insertion of invasive monitoring devices.
- Enhanced patient safety during transfers to other units by providing handoff communication that accurately conveyed critical information about the patient''s condition, potential risks, and ongoing treatment plans.
- Contributed to efficient unit operations by assisting in the orientation of new staff members to PACU procedures and best practices.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between surgical units through timely communication with preoperative and surgical suite staff regarding patient needs and status updates.
- Ensured continuity of care by effectively documenting patient assessments, interventions, responses, and progress in electronic medical records systems.
- Expedited patient admission into the PACU through rapid assessment of vital signs upon arrival from surgeries.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized care plans for optimal patient outcomes.
- Improved patient satisfaction through compassionate nursing care and effective communication with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
- Increased quality of care by participating in ongoing professional development opportunities related to PACU nursing practice.
- Streamlined the discharge process for PACU patients, ensuring thorough education on home care instructions and follow-up appointments.
- Promoted teamwork among colleagues through active participation in huddles, meetings, initiatives, and collaborative projects within the department.
- Evaluated cardio-respiratory systems for deviations, providing appropriate treatment as necessary.
- Maintained a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control policies and regulatory guidelines.
- Assessed and identified individual patient educational needs, removing barriers to learning and supporting comprehensive progress.
- Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
- Took vitals and assessed patients in recovery room following surgical procedures.
- Performed flawless autonomous practice consistent with evidence-based standards and patient care considerations.
- Provided individualized care and dedicated oversight to 10 patients on average in post-operative recovery room.
- Provided individualized care and dedicated oversight to 10 patients on average in post-operative recovery room.
- Provided individualized care and dedicated oversight to 10 daily patients on average in post-operative recovery room.
Registered Nurse Clinical Supervisor
Columbus Regional Healthcare System
Whiteville, NC
07.2020 - Current
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure adherence to clinical protocols and standards.
- Coordinated patient care plans and collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal outcomes.
- Mentored new nurses, enhancing skills and promoting best practices within the unit.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient safety and service delivery.
- Analyzed patient data to identify trends, driving strategic decisions for resource allocation.
- Facilitated training sessions on updated procedures and policies for nursing staff compliance.
- Managed staffing schedules, ensuring adequate coverage while optimizing operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive patient care plans, ensuring optimal outcomes for patients in various stages of illness or recovery.
- Mentored new hires during orientation programs, providing guidance on policies, procedures, and best practices within the nursing profession.
- Participated in performance improvement projects aimed at enhancing overall quality of care provided within the organization.
- Championed patient advocacy efforts by addressing concerns promptly and working closely with families to ensure their needs were met throughout the treatment process.
- Managed complex cases effectively, using critical thinking skills to prioritize interventions based on individual patient needs.
- Spearheaded initiatives to enhance communication among team members, fostering a collaborative work environment for improved patient care delivery.
- Optimized scheduling systems to increase efficiency while ensuring adequate staffing levels during peak times or high census periods in the unit.
- Streamlined clinical workflows by identifying inefficiencies and implementing process improvements for increased productivity.
- Improved staff performance through consistent coaching, mentoring, and identification of professional development opportunities.
- Developed strong relationships with referring physicians by maintaining open lines of communication regarding patient progress updates and discharge planning needs.
- Successfully managed challenging situations involving patients or families, employing conflict resolution skills to address concerns professionally and effectively.
- Promoted a culture of safety and quality assurance by conducting regular audits and risk assessments within the clinical environment.
- Served as a liaison between hospital administration and nursing staff, advocating for resources and support needed to deliver high-quality patient care.
- Assisted in the development of policies and procedures related to clinical practice standards, ensuring alignment with best practices and accreditation requirements within the healthcare industry.
- Facilitated ongoing staff education through in-services, workshops, and seminars focused on relevant topics such as infection control or pain management techniques.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
Director of Nursing
Premier Living and Rehab
Lake Waccamaw, NC
05.2022 - 03.2023
- Directed nursing staff to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives that enhanced patient care outcomes.
- Developed and maintained nursing policies and procedures for optimal operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient treatment plans and protocols.
- Mentored and trained nursing staff, fostering professional development and retention.
- Analyzed patient care data to identify trends and inform strategic decision-making.
- Spearheaded initiatives to improve staff performance through regular evaluations and feedback sessions.
- Oversaw budget management for nursing department, ensuring resource allocation aligned with organizational goals.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying current on industry standards and updating policies accordingly.
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
- Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Streamlined nursing operations by optimizing staffing schedules, resource allocation, and workflow processes.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives, and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients with complex needs.
- Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Worked closely administration to develop and implement best practices to improve patient outcomes.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Facilitated continuing education and training programs to drive staff competency and professional development.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
- Enhanced staff performance by conducting regular evaluations, providing constructive feedback, and offering tailored professional development opportunities.
- Promoted a culture of safety by enforcing compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Managed budgets effectively, identifying cost-saving measures while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
- Led quality improvement projects aimed at enhancing clinical outcomes through data-driven analysis and targeted interventions.
- Planned and assigned workload to 30-person nursing staff to direct patient care.
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
- Developed strong relationships with community partners to facilitate continuity of care for patients transitioning between healthcare settings.
- Served as a liaison between nursing leadership, hospital administration, medical staff, allied health professionals, patients, families, and other stakeholders to ensure effective communication and collaboration.
- Conducted regular risk assessments within the department to identify areas of potential vulnerability and implement corrective actions where necessary.
- Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
- Implemented interdisciplinary rounding practices to streamline communication among healthcare providers involved in patient care.
- Engaged with local educational institutions to support the recruitment and retention of highly skilled nurses, contributing to a robust pipeline of qualified professionals entering the workforce.
- Contributed to organizational strategic planning efforts by providing insights on nursing best practices, workforce development issues, and healthcare trends affecting service delivery models.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by fostering a compassionate and supportive environment within the nursing department.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create comprehensive care plans for patients.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- 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.
- Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
Clinical Documentation Specialist
New Hanover Regional Medical Center
Wilmington, NC
04.2014 - 04.2021
- Led comprehensive reviews of clinical documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Mentored junior staff on best practices for effective medical record documentation and coding procedures.
- Enhanced clinical workflows by implementing standardized documentation protocols, improving overall efficiency.
- Collaborated with physicians and healthcare teams to clarify documentation requirements and promote quality patient care.
- Conducted audits of clinical records to identify discrepancies, driving improvements in data integrity and reporting accuracy.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary collaboration between physicians, nurses, case managers, coders, and other relevant stakeholders regarding the appropriate representation of patient severity levels within EHRs.
- Analyzed data from audits to identify areas for improvement in clinical documentation processes, implementing targeted interventions for positive change.
- Expedited accurate clinical documentation completion by promptly responding to queries from healthcare providers and support staff, offering timely guidance and support.
- Communicated with physicians, nurses and other caregivers to explain importance of accurate and clear documentation.
- Effectively managed multiple priorities while maintaining strict adherence to established deadlines, ensuring the consistent delivery of exceptional clinical documentation services.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop best practices in clinical documentation, streamlining processes and reducing errors.
- Maintained strong knowledge of medical terminology, diseases and conditions and procedures.
- Managed electronic clinical documentation and uploaded changes or updates using McKesson, 3M, Epic
- Enhanced patient care by ensuring accurate and complete medical records through timely and efficient documentation practices.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards and guidelines through meticulous attention to detail in completing clinical documentation tasks.
- Carefully reviewed patient files for clarity on diseases, diagnoses and procedures to determine quality of care.
- Served as a resource for healthcare professionals seeking guidance on various aspects of clinical documentation, fostering effective communication among team members.
- Participated in continuous education programs, staying up-to-date on industry trends and best practices in clinical documentation management.
- Educated healthcare staff on the importance of proper clinical documentation, fostering a culture of accuracy and accountability.
- Improved clinical documentation quality by conducting thorough reviews and providing feedback to healthcare providers.
- Questioned physicians regarding missing or unclear health record documentation and requested further information for clarification purposes.
- Processed records quickly to avoid delays and keep workflows running smoothly.
- Audited and reviewed patient information via EMR management to verify accuracy and completeness.
- Verified accuracy and overall completeness of medical records by auditing and reviewing patient information.
Clinical Documentation Specialist
Wake Med Health and Hospitals
Raleigh, NC
04.2013 - 04.2014
- Analyzed documentation trends to develop training materials that addressed common errors and compliance issues.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary meetings to educate staff on documentation standards and updates related to coding regulations.
- Spearheaded initiatives that improved communication between departments regarding clinical documentation practices and expectations.
- Reduced risk exposure by promptly addressing any identified discrepancies or inconsistencies within patient records.
- Managed electronic clinical documentation and uploaded changes or updates using 3M, Epic, McKesson
- Contributed to revenue optimization by identifying opportunities for appropriate clinical documentation improvement.
- Supported facility-wide efforts towards achieving high-quality performance metrics through comprehensive chart analysis focused on necessary improvements.
- Championed ongoing staff development by conducting regular educational sessions on clinical documentation best practices and regulatory requirements.
- Processed records efficiently and oversaw timely project completion.
- Used variety of indices, classification systems, and storage retrieval systems to organize medical records.
Registered Nurse Clinical Supervisor, ED
Southeastern Regional Medical Center
Lumberton, NC
08.1997 - 03.2013
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure compliance with clinical protocols and best practices.
- Developed training programs to enhance team skills and improve patient care outcomes.
- Implemented quality assurance initiatives, boosting overall service delivery efficiency.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary collaboration to optimize patient management strategies.
- Streamlined communication channels among healthcare teams for improved operational flow.
- Led performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback to foster professional growth.
- Advocated for policy changes that enhanced patient safety and nursing standards.
- Contributed to departmental budgeting processes by monitoring resource utilization, analyzing trends, and making recommendations for cost-effective solutions.
Education
Associates in Nursing - Nursing
Southeastern Community College
Whiteville, NC05-1997
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Patient care
- Wound care
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient monitoring
- IV setup
- Intravenous therapy
- Care planning
- Patient management
- Care plan development
- Professional bedside manner
- Physical assessments
- Patient care planning
- Patient evaluation
- Telemetry monitoring
- Family education
- Licensed RN
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Taking vitals
- Critical care
- Nursing staff leadership
- Medication distribution
- Tracheostomy care
- Precepting
- Patient discharge
- Lab result interpretation
- Team coordination
- EMR systems
- Performing ekgs
- Complex Problem-solving
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Intake and discharge
- Emergency response
- Maintaining privacy
- Relationship building
- Vaccine administration
- Chart updating
- Diabetes management
- Insulin medication assistance
- High level of autonomy
- Procedure preparations
- Chronic disease management
- Medical assessment
- ADL assistance
- Patient counseling
- Staff supervision
- Personal care needs
- Patient relations
- Diabetes and nutrition education
- Chest pain management
- Emergency procedures
- Treatment Planning
- Emotional awareness
- Data collection
- HIPAA education
- Emergency care
- Administering immunizations
- Emotional intelligence
- Health screening
- Cardiac care
- Acute care expertise
- Hospice and palliative care
- Long-term care
- Geriatric nursing
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Mobility assistance
- Removing sutures
- Palliative care awareness
- Managing deadlines
- Mental health nursing
- Preventive health
- Family advocacy
- Seizure management
- Feeding assistance
- At-risk patient care
- Medical evaluation
- Cerner, Epic, McKesson, 3M use
- Appointment scheduling
- Call triaging
- Home health care
- Supply restocking
- Evaluations
- Home care
- Setting up referrals
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Interests
Timeline
Director of Nursing
Premier Living and Rehab
05.2022 - 03.2023
Registered Nurse
Columbus Regional Healthcare System
07.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse Clinical Supervisor
Columbus Regional Healthcare System
07.2020 - Current
Clinical Documentation Specialist
New Hanover Regional Medical Center
04.2014 - 04.2021
Clinical Documentation Specialist
Wake Med Health and Hospitals
04.2013 - 04.2014
Registered Nurse Clinical Supervisor, ED
Southeastern Regional Medical Center
08.1997 - 03.2013
Associates in Nursing - Nursing
Southeastern Community College