Christy Paternoster
Monroe
Summary
I am a well trained compassionate nurse. I have high energy and am a team player. I am reliable dependable and motivated to deliver the best possible care to my patient populations.
Experienced nursing professional prepared to excel in delivering patient care. Skilled in critical care, patient assessment, and medication administration. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Reliable and adaptable, with commitment to providing high-quality healthcare in dynamic environments.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Agency Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
01.2022 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Demonstrated strong critical thinking skills while assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care, leading to improved clinical outcomes.
PACU Registered Nurse
Promedica Monroe Regional Hospital
04.2021 - Current
ICU Charge Nurse
Promedica Monroe Regional Hospital
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Planned and coordinated all aspects of critical care for our patients in the ICU
- Rounded with physicians for interdisciplinary team rounds in the ICU
- Was the lead in process improvement initiatives in the unit
- Lead in peer interview team
- Experienced with CRRT
- Extensive ICU background prior to becoming an ICU charge nurse
- Monitored patients for changes in status and indications of conditions such as sepsis and shock and institute appropriate interventions
- Set up and monitored medical equipment and devices such as cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms, oxygen delivery devices, transducers, and pressure lines
- Prioritized nursing care for assigned critically ill patients, based on assessment data and identified needs
ICU Staff Nurse
Promedica Monroe Regional Hospital
01.2013 - 01.2015
Contract RN ICU Staff Nurse
A-Line Staffing
10.2011 - 02.2011
- Company Overview: Veterans Administration Hospital, Ann Arbor (contract)
- Veterans Administration Hospital, Ann Arbor (contract)
RN Staff Nurse
Oakwood Medical System
10.1995 - 02.2011
Education
Associate In Applied Science (A.A.S.) - Nursing
Washtenaw Community College
Ann Arbor, michigan12.2003
Skills
- Patient Recovery Assessments
- Emergency Interventions
- Perioperative Management
- Blood Transfusion Administration
- Medical Histories and Assessments
- Medical Device Monitoring
- Healthcare Team Collaboration
Certification
ACLS/BLS/PALS/TCAR/Stroke Certified
Awards
Nominated for a nurse excellence award, 2021
Timeline
Agency Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
01.2022 - Current
PACU Registered Nurse
Promedica Monroe Regional Hospital
04.2021 - Current
ICU Charge Nurse
Promedica Monroe Regional Hospital
01.2021 - 04.2021
ICU Staff Nurse
Promedica Monroe Regional Hospital
01.2013 - 01.2015
Contract RN ICU Staff Nurse
A-Line Staffing
10.2011 - 02.2011
RN Staff Nurse
Oakwood Medical System
10.1995 - 02.2011
Associate In Applied Science (A.A.S.) - Nursing
Washtenaw Community College
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