Christy Sturgill
Richmond,KY
Summary
Resourceful RN with 16 years of experience caring for patients and working closely with other healthcare staff. Well-rounded individual skillful in providing emotional support to patients and families, performing various diagnostic tests and administering medication. In-depth knowledge of emergency care and nursing care techniques and methods.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Advent Healthcare
Manchester , KY
4/16/18 - Current
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Coordinated and managed care for patients undergoing myocardial infarction screening and anticoagulation therapies.
- Maintained optimal ventilator settings and operations to meet patient care needs.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization due to complications.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
- Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
- Completed daily chart audits and assessed clinical records to verify accuracy, evaluate performance against goals and check for appropriate education of patients and families.
- Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
- Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
Travel Registered Nurse
Big Creek Baptist Church
HAZARD, KY
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Assessed, monitored, and documented patient vital signs.
- Provided direct patient care according to established standards and procedures.
- Performed wound care treatments such as dressing changes and debridement.
- Administered medications and other treatments prescribed by physicians.
- Managed patient care plans and provided necessary medical treatments to patients in a timely manner.
- Performed assessments and evaluations of patients' health condition, while providing comprehensive nursing services.
- Provided direct and indirect patient care according to established standards and protocols.
- Conducted physical exams, ordered laboratory tests, and interpreted results for diagnosis.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians and monitored the effect on patients' conditions.
- Educated patients and family members about proper health maintenance techniques.
- Coordinated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal quality of care for all patients.
Travel Nurse
St Elizabeth Hospital, Hartford St
Edgewood, KY
10.2023 - 01.2024
- Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
- Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple diagnoses or treatments.
Travel RN
Fort Sanders Hospital
Knoxville, TN
07.2023 - 10.2023
- Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Performed physical examinations and assessments of patients' medical histories.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
RN (Travel Nurse)
Big Creek Baptist Church
HAZARD, KY
10.2022 - 07.2023
- Monitored vital signs including pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature and respiration rate.
- Performed daily rounds to assess patient condition and provide education to families regarding treatments and prognoses.
- Administered medications according to physician orders, including intravenous fluids or antibiotics.
- Evaluated laboratory results to determine patient response to therapy or medication changes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized care plans for each patient.
- Facilitated communication between patients and families and healthcare providers throughout the course of their stay.
RN (Travel Nurse)
Big Creek Baptist Church
HAZARD, KY
04.2022 - 10.2022
- Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Performed physical examinations and assessments of patients' medical histories.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
- Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
RN Floor Nurse Medical/RN Floor Nurse Med/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Big Creek Baptist Church
HAZARD, KY
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Assessed patient's medical needs to develop and implement care plans.
- Provided compassionate care for patients with chronic illnesses or terminal conditions.
- Documented patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
- Monitored, recorded, and reported symptoms and changes in patients' conditions.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques.
- Performed physical examinations, diagnostic tests, and other procedures to assist physicians during treatment of illness or injury.
- Educated patients about their condition and the importance of following a treatment plan.
RN (Travel Nurse)
Soin Medical Center
Dayton, OH
11.2021 - 01.2022
- Reviewed lab values for accuracy prior to administering prescribed medications.
- Monitored trends in patient progress over time using various tools such as flow sheets or charting systems.
- Communicated effectively with all levels of personnel within the healthcare setting regarding patient care issues.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while providing timely responses to requests from other departments.
- Assessed and monitored patients' health condition, including vital signs, physical assessments, and laboratory test results.
- Performed wound care, catheter insertion and removal, intravenous therapy, medication administration, and other treatments as ordered by physicians.
- Instructed patients on pre-and post-operative care instructions, diet modifications, medications and self-care techniques.
- Maintained a safe environment for staff members and patients through infection control practices or safety protocols.
RN (Travel Nurse)
Hilton Head Health
Hilton Head, SC
07.2021 - 11.2021
- Monitored trends in patient progress over time using various tools such as flow sheets or charting systems.
- Communicated effectively with all levels of personnel within the healthcare setting regarding patient care issues.
- Provided emotional support to patients dealing with difficult diagnoses or lifestyle changes.
- Assessed and monitored patients' health condition, including vital signs, physical assessments, and laboratory test results.
- Performed wound care, catheter insertion and removal, intravenous therapy, medication administration, and other treatments as ordered by physicians.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to ensure best possible outcomes for the patient's recovery.
- Instructed patients on pre-and post-operative care instructions, diet modifications, medications and self-care techniques.
RN (travel Nurse)
Capital Regional Medical Center
Tallahassee , FL
03.2021 - 06.2021
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
- Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
- Worked closely with other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
- Carried out physician orders regarding tests or medication administration accurately and safely.
Registered Nurse
MCHC clinic
Whitesburg, KY
11.2017 - 04.2018
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization due to complications.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
- Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Whitesburg ARH
Whitesburg , KY
09.2014 - 11.2017
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Followed standard procedures for collecting personal information, contacting relatives and transferring patients better accommodated at outside facilities.
- Counseled caregivers and families on end-of-life planning and educated on patient care options.
- Instructed patients and caregivers or friends on proper care of injuries after treatment, educating on proper medication use, dressing changes and signs of complications.
- Coordinated and managed care for patients undergoing myocardial infarction screening and anticoagulation therapies.
- Helped pediatric patients understand and feel at ease with vaccines, tests and minor procedures.
- Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
- Facilitated patient flow during emergency situations, directing evacuations, admissions and transfers.
- Delivered direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and identifying treatment options.
- Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Bay Medical Sacred Heart
Panama City, FL
10.2013 - 10.2014
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease.
- Delivered care to 7 patients per day, including coordinating and evaluating interdisciplinary care.
- Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
- Completed daily chart audits and assessed clinical records to verify accuracy, evaluate performance against goals and check for appropriate education of patients and families.
- Conducted post-op reviews, tracked patients' vitals and monitored fluids to reach optimal care targets.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions, including IV administration, wound and ostomy care and catheter insertion.
- Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
- Documented nursing intervention and patient and family responses accurately and in compliance with hospital policies.
- Cared for patients in recovery from medical procedures by caring for wounds, monitoring vitals and managing pain.
- Delivered direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and identifying treatment options.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Southeast Community College
Cumberland, Ky05.2013
LPN - Nursing
Southeast Community College
Cumberland, Ky05.2008
Skills
- Patient monitoring
- Medical screening
- Cerner
- Documenting vitals
- Direct and Indirect Patient Care
- Removing stitches and staples
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification [year to present]
- TNCC - Trauma Nurse Core Course
- Pediatric Life Support (PALS) Certification [year to present]
- ACLS Training -
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse
Big Creek Baptist Church
01.2024 - 04.2024
Travel Nurse
St Elizabeth Hospital, Hartford St
10.2023 - 01.2024
Travel RN
Fort Sanders Hospital
07.2023 - 10.2023
RN (Travel Nurse)
Big Creek Baptist Church
10.2022 - 07.2023
RN (Travel Nurse)
Big Creek Baptist Church
04.2022 - 10.2022
RN Floor Nurse Medical/RN Floor Nurse Med/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Big Creek Baptist Church
01.2022 - 04.2022
RN (Travel Nurse)
Soin Medical Center
11.2021 - 01.2022
RN (Travel Nurse)
Hilton Head Health
07.2021 - 11.2021
RN (travel Nurse)
Capital Regional Medical Center
03.2021 - 06.2021
Registered Nurse
MCHC clinic
11.2017 - 04.2018
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Whitesburg ARH
09.2014 - 11.2017
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Bay Medical Sacred Heart
10.2013 - 10.2014
Registered Nurse
Advent Healthcare
4/16/18 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Southeast Community College
LPN - Nursing
Southeast Community College
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