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Christy Napier

Lebanon,TN

Summary

Experienced nursing professional, proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Demonstrates acute understanding of nursing and its issues, prevailing as strong advocate for patients, families and nursing.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Sumner Regional Medical
Gallatin, Tennessee
02.2020 - Current
  • Prioritized workloads according to urgency levels ensuring timely completion of assignments.
  • Assisted physicians during exams or other medical procedures as needed.
  • Performed vital signs monitoring for early identification of changes in patient condition or response to treatment plan.
  • Ensure patient safety.
  • Adhered to hospital policies and procedures while providing quality patient centered care.
  • Supported new staff members by providing orientation to the Medical-Surgical Unit procedures and protocols.
  • Administered prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient information in electronic medical records system.
  • Responded quickly and effectively to life threatening situations utilizing advanced cardiac life support protocols.
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining high standards of professional conduct.
  • Demonstrated excellent interpersonal communication skills when interacting with patients, family members, physicians or other healthcare professionals.
  • Maintained accurate records of all patient interactions, treatments, medications administered and any changes in condition.
  • Instructed patients and families in health promotion activities such as proper nutrition, wound care and disease prevention.
  • Provided direct nursing care to medical-surgical patients including assessments, treatments, medications and documentation of care.
  • Participated in continuing education programs to maintain professional licensure requirements.
  • Provided compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill patients and their families.
  • Observed patient's heart rate, blood pressure and respiration for signs of distress.
  • Exhibited professionalism and leadership to peers by participating in professional activities and continuing education.
  • Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
  • Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
  • Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
  • Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.

RN Supervisor

Quality Center for Rehabilitation and Healing
Lebanon, TN
02.2008 - 02.2020
  • Advocated for patient rights during difficult situations such as end-of-life decisions.
  • Assisted with onboarding of new nurses by providing orientation materials and training sessions.
  • Actively listened to concerns from both patients and staff members regarding issues related to patient care.
  • Participated in continuing education courses related to advances in nursing practice.
  • Evaluated patient records regularly to identify opportunities for improvement in service delivery.
  • Conducted performance evaluations for nursing staff on a regular basis.
  • Ensured that all documentation met legal requirements before submission.
  • Investigated incidents involving patients or staff members, documenting findings as necessary.
  • Responded promptly to inquiries from physicians or other healthcare providers regarding changes in medication orders or treatments.
  • Provided clinical leadership and direction for nursing staff, ensuring that all tasks were completed in accordance with accepted standards of care.
  • Collaborated with other departments to ensure quality patient care was provided throughout the hospital system.
  • Resolved conflicts among nursing staff in a timely manner while promoting positive working relationships.
  • Monitored inventory levels of medical supplies and equipment, ordering additional items as needed.
  • Audited and completed charts, evaluations and medical forms.
  • Liaised between patients and families by providing health information and addressing questions and concerns.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with patients and families, addressed concerns or complaints, monitored patient satisfaction survey data and maintained confidentiality of patient information.
  • Observed and interpreted patients' symptoms, devised individualized care plans, delivered best and most suitable care and advice and communicated to nursing staff and physicians.
  • Reviewed and completed admission and discharge assessments.
  • Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
  • Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
  • Explained policies, procedures and services to patients.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY
12-2017

Licensed Practical Nursing - Nursing

Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Hartsville
Hartsville, TN
12-2007

GED -

Adult High School
Lebanon, TN
12-2001

Skills

  • Compassionate Care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Patient Condition Monitoring
  • Documentation
  • Vitals monitoring
  • Care Coordination
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Medical Recordkeeping
  • Wound Care
  • Infection Control
  • Procedure Assistance
  • First Aid
  • Acute and rehabilitative care
  • Patient Care Assessment
  • Professionalism
  • Multitasking
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Medication Administration
  • Organizational Skills
  • Effective Communication
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Intake and discharge
  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • Patient Education
  • Body mechanics knowledge
  • Immunizations and Vaccinations
  • Delegation and Motivation
  • Colostomy care familiarity
  • Clear Patient Communication
  • IV drug therapy management
  • Time Management

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Sumner Regional Medical
02.2020 - Current

RN Supervisor

Quality Center for Rehabilitation and Healing
02.2008 - 02.2020

Associate of Science - Nursing

Western Kentucky University

Licensed Practical Nursing - Nursing

Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Hartsville

GED -

Adult High School
Christy Napier