Christy Qualls
Altoona
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in both outpatient and inpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
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.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Berkeley County School District
04.2014 - Current
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Performed health screening for students and faculty by conducting vision and hearing evaluations.
- Served as liaison between families, school personnel, and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
- Participated in development of school safety plans to address areas of concern.
- Developed care plans and made referrals as necessary for students with health concerns or injuries.
- Oversaw health services for school of 1100 students and faculty.
- Implemented emergency protocols in medical emergencies to promote safety for students and staff.
- Educated students on various health topics to promote overall health and wellbeing.
Registered Nurse
Beebe Medical Center
08.2010 - 04.2014
- Medical surgical/Pediatric/Oncology
- Nursing care for pediatric, geriatric, and oncology patients on a busy 42 bed floor. Five years experience in Pediatrics to Geriatrics, qualified to care for and administer immunizations, vaccines, and IV therapy.
- Cared for wide variety of patients from new born to hospice care, including basic, psychiatric, infusion, pre and post surgical, infectious isolation, drug dependent babies, wounds, obstructions, flu, diabetic issues, 24 observations, and many others that qualified for the medical surgical/pediatric/oncology floor
- Experienced in emergency/code situations from infants to adults
- Educate patients and families and develop care plans specific to the patient
- Admissions and discharges; consulting case management when needed
- Served as a mentor to new nurses; provide support, guidance and assistance as needed
- Also provided basic care; including vital signs, hygienic and nutritional care to children, seniors, and cancer patients experiencing a variety of medical surgical health alterations
- Interaction with children and their families providing physical and emotional support
- Administer medications from oral to intravenous
- Skills include IV insertion and removal, assistance with central line insertion and removal, foley catheter insertion and removal, wound care including wound vacs, chest tubes, NG tubes, trach care, g and j tube care and peg feedings, breathing treatments, trach care and many other treatments depending on what the doctors are ordering
- IV therapy including hydrating with fluids, fluid bolus when needed, blood products, antibiotics, and other IV therapy ordered by the physician
- Blood draws from central lines and PICC
- Accessing and de-accessing ports and caring for central lines/dressing changes and cleaning when needed
- Receiving and carrying out orders from the doctors and the patient care team
- Patient advocate to ensure my patients received the best care possible
- Offered caring and compassionate care to terminally ill patients fighting depression. Although not able to change medical situation, patient morale improved, offering health benefits and better quality of life
- Worked extremely hard under challenging conditions; often worked when shifts were short staffed, providing excellent nursing care despite a lack of human resources
- Utilized assessment skills to identify and monitor patients' needs and consulted with physicians to provide timely and efficient treatments to patients recovering from surgery and any other patients we received on our busy medical surgical floor
- Computer literate in McKesson, Invision, and Cerner medical programs
- Computer literate in many other systems such as Microsoft and Safari
- Provided effective leadership, mentoring, and direction to support staff
- HIPPA and JACHO compliant
- Patient chart audits and chart reviews each night of work
- Patient chart review/audits for central lines and anticoagulant therapy
- Commended by Nursing Supervisor for exhibiting extra effort and strong work ethic
Registered Nurse
Rainbow Pediatrics
05.2009 - 12.2011
- Age appropriate nursing care of children. Well checks, ADD & ADHD evaluation, vaccinations, sick visits and emergency issues
- Use a variety of skills including assessments, medication administration, vaccinations, and bedside procedures such assist with sutures and suture removal, catheterization, breathing treatments, and many other procedures at bedside
- Assess and triage patients presenting to the healthcare setting, including unscheduled patients, emergencies and others
- Evaluates emergency situations and initiates appropriate nursing interventions
- Electronic Charting and patient referrals
- Supported families through education and therapeutic communication
- Strong knowledge in medical tasks and procedures such as diagnosis, treatment and medical practice
- Excellent skills in handling patients to address their problems, queries, and complaints
- Very effective leadership and mentoring skills
- Goal oriented, team player, and very organized
- In-depth knowledge of medical terminologies and standards
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills
Office Manager
Lakeshore Home Improvement
06.1997 - 04.2014
- Office duties to include answering phones, communication with public, filing, setting appointments with homeowners and contractors, organized meeting with homeowners to resolve issues/concerns
- Optimized organizational systems for payment collections, deposits, payroll, tax preparation and recordkeeping.
- Improved office operations by automating customer correspondence, record tracking and data communications.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wilmington University
Georgetown, DE12.2013
Associate - Nursing
Delaware Technical and Community College
Georgetown, DE05.2009
Associates - General Studies
Central Virginia and Community College
Lynchburg, VA12.2002
Certificate - Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Central Virginia and Community College
Lynchburg, VA12.2000
Skills
- Diabetes management
- Health screening
- Team coordination
- Patient education and counseling
- Reporting and documentation
- Medical assessment
- Precepting
- Emergency response
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Berkeley County School District
04.2014 - Current
Registered Nurse
Beebe Medical Center
08.2010 - 04.2014
Registered Nurse
Rainbow Pediatrics
05.2009 - 12.2011
Office Manager
Lakeshore Home Improvement
06.1997 - 04.2014
Associate - Nursing
Delaware Technical and Community College
Associates - General Studies
Central Virginia and Community College
Certificate - Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Central Virginia and Community College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wilmington University