Christy Harvey, RN BSN
Scott Depot,WV
Summary
As a registered nurse with two and a half years at CAMC General 5-South Trauma team, I have consistently been dedicated to patient outcomes through a multi-modal approach and effective communication with a diverse team of healthcare professionals. I am agile, responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions, team-oriented, and reliable. I possess expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills, and sound clinical judgment. I serve on the Shared Governance Committee and mentor new staff, demonstrating my commitment to positive leadership in the unit. I am seeking a permanent Charge Nurse position on the trauma surgical unit to leverage my clinical skills, leadership abilities, and dedication to patient care and the 5-South team.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
CAMC General Hospital
03.2022 - Current
- Evaluate patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Treat patients requiring stabilization and resuscitation for various illnesses and injuries.
- Reduce medical complications by collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for critically ill patients.
- Minimize risk of infection through meticulous adherence to infection control policies and procedures, including proper hand hygiene and use of personal protective equipment.
- Strengthened patient advocacy efforts by participating in hospital-wide committees focused on improving the quality of care and overall patient experience.
- Providing care to victims of motor vehicle accidents, gunshot wounds, stabbings, falls, burns, and other traumatic injuries while maintaining a calm demeanor under pressure.
- Explain the course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Enhance patient safety by adhering to evidence-based practices, regularly evaluating protocols, and participating in quality improvement initiatives.
- Facilitate therapeutic communication, conflict resolution, and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Perform life-support equipment checks and make adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting the safety and security of the unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Reduced medication errors by diligently verifying medication orders, dosages, and administration routes before administering medications to patients.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, initiating appropriate interventions, and continuously monitoring patients' conditions.
Registered Nurse, Trauma Center
UNC Medical Center
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Educated patients and families on injury prevention, self-care, and medication management to encourage successful recoveries.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care, and rehabilitation.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory guidelines by adhering to best practices in infection control measures and proper documentation standards.
- Enhanced patient safety through diligent monitoring and accurate documentation of vital signs, lab results, and medical history.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Demonstrated adaptability under pressure when managing multiple patients simultaneously during high-acuity situations or periods of increased workload in the trauma center environment.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Delivered exceptional pain management by assessing individual needs and administering medications according to prescribed protocols while carefully monitoring side effects or adverse reactions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Administered basic patient care and treatments such as treating bedsores, taking vitals, dressing wounds, giving enemas, and performing catheterizations.
Certified Nursing Assistant II
Certified
07.2019 - 08.2020
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
Infusion Technician NCCA
Greensboro Rheumatology
04.2010 - 07.2019
- Prepared solutions per standards.
- Assisted physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of patients.
- Followed appropriate disinfecting procedures to sterilize medical equipment.
- Instructed patients in at-home care and continued treatments.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies, equipment, and reagents used and placed orders for replacements.
- Coordinated scheduling for multiple infusion chairs, maximizing efficiency while minimizing patient wait times.
- Developed strong relationships with patients and their families, providing emotional support and guidance throughout the infusion process.
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments, equipment, and surfaces.
- Triaged patients in the office or by phone to assess the severity of their conditions.
- Educated patients on side effects and potential interactions of infused medications, promoting informed decision-making.
- Trained new infusion technicians, fostering a supportive learning environment emphasizing quality care and teamwork.
- Demonstrated proficiency in intravenous catheter insertion techniques, ensuring minimal patient discomfort during the procedure.
- Monitored patients closely during infusions, promptly addressing adverse reactions or complications.
- Implemented infection control protocols, maintaining a sterile environment for intravenous therapy patients.
- Ensured proper disposal of biohazardous materials, reducing contamination risks in the workplace.
- Interacted with patients and families while demonstrating high-performance standards, teamwork, and compassion.
- Collected and processed laboratory specimens to obtain samples for analysis.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
Athens, OH05.2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Forsyth Technical Community College
Winston-salem, NC04.2021
Certification - Certified Medical Assistant
NCCA
Kansas05.2008
Certification - Phlebotomy/Medical Lab Tech
Davidson Community College
Lexington, NC03.2008
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient Education
- Intake and discharge
- Wound care
- Chronic disease management / Surgical trauma management
- Preventative health
- Multitasking Abilities
- Organizational Skills
- Intravenous therapy
- Airway Management
- Cardiac monitors
Professional Skills
Analytical Skills
- Developed and implemented protocols in collaboration with providers for biological infusion administration, with guidelines to follow during an adverse reaction.
- Collaboratively trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols, optimizing performance and safety for the entire team.
- Oversaw work of nursing student technicians and externs to educate them on proper procedures and how to prioritize care tasks.
Data Collection
- Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
Compassionate
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Successfully educated patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management, and lifestyle options, leading to improved patient understanding and adherence to care plans.
- Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing in-patient stay length.
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- BLS - Basic Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse
CAMC General Hospital
03.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Trauma Center
UNC Medical Center
09.2021 - 03.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant II
Certified
07.2019 - 08.2020
Infusion Technician NCCA
Greensboro Rheumatology
04.2010 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Forsyth Technical Community College
Certification - Certified Medical Assistant
NCCA
Certification - Phlebotomy/Medical Lab Tech
Davidson Community College
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