Christy Muschalek
Edna,Texas
Summary
Healthcare professional with extensive expertise in critical care environments. Proven ability to manage acute patient conditions and deliver high-quality care. Reliable team player known for adaptability and results-focused approach. Proficient in advanced patient monitoring and emergency response skills.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
ICU Nurse
Citizen's Medical Center
TX
12.2020 - Current
- Proactively observe and report symptoms of patient conditions
- Detect emerging problems, such as fluid/electrolyte imbalances
- Provide advanced life support and education to patients and families
- Assist physicians in procedures
Hospice Nurse
Hospice of South Texas
TX
06.2009 - 12.2020
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients and families to determine inpatient/home care needs.
- Effectively communicate with physicians regarding patients’ needs and promptly report any changes in condition.
- Execute tasks of Primary Case Manager and Shift Charge Nurse for patients requiring symptom management.
- Provide precise education to patients, families, and caregivers to establish goals and interventions.
LVN Charge Nurse
South Brooke Manor
Edna, TX
06.2008 - 06.2009
- Deliver quality nursing care in adherence to resident care policies and procedures.
- Ensured the safety and well-being of residents and strictly followed physicians’ orders for medications/treatments.
Certification Nurse
Citizen's Medical Center
Victoria, TX
05.2005 - 05.2008
- Perform utilization management on admissions and concurrent reviews of inpatient services in a hospital setting.
- Collaborate with physicians regarding medical appropriateness and effectively appeal insurance denials.
Education
Associate Degree - Nursing
Victoria College
Victoria, TXCertification - Vocational Nursing
Wharton County Jr. College Vocational Nursing
Wharton, TXSkills
- Clinical decision-making
- Compassionate end-of-life support
- IV therapy administration
- Integrity in professional conduct
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Critical thinking
- Detail-oriented
- MEDITECH software
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
- Safe Approach
Timeline
ICU Nurse
Citizen's Medical Center
12.2020 - Current
Hospice Nurse
Hospice of South Texas
06.2009 - 12.2020
LVN Charge Nurse
South Brooke Manor
06.2008 - 06.2009
Certification Nurse
Citizen's Medical Center
05.2005 - 05.2008
Certification - Vocational Nursing
Wharton County Jr. College Vocational Nursing
Associate Degree - Nursing
Victoria College