Christy Wilson
Carpenter,WY
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 22 years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients in a variety of settings. Highly skilled in patient care with demonstrated leadership skills that drive patient outcomes while sustaining care objectives.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Specialty Case Manager
Cheyenne Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Cheyenne, WY
12.2021 - Current
- Accomplishments: Collaboratively worked with urologists to establish clinic practices to ensure veterans receive prompt and efficient care.
- Maintained thorough, accurate, and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Advocate for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, clinic policies, and standards of care.
- Collaborated with, and established strong working relationships with, physicians, supervisors, and colleagues.
- Scheduled procedures on behalf of urology surgeons and anesthesiologists.
- Scheduled surgeries according to physician volume and completed pre-operative nursing assessment.
- Identified scheduling barriers and implemented appropriate solutions.
- Urology consult management and referral to community care, per Mission Act guidelines. Discussed care options with Veterans, as indicated, and provided education to ensure understanding of community care process and Mission Act guidelines.
- Active participant in Surgical reboot, which resulted in improved surgical and clinical access to our Veterans.
- Working with various team members within Surgical Reboot to implement teleurology at the Cheyenne VA, as well as process improvement strategies in clinical practices.
- Provided input and assistance in the opening of urology services at the Northern Colorado VA clinic.
- Assisted in decreasing Urology referrals to community care through consult management and clinic access.
- Registered Nurse, Grade 2, Step 09
Staff Nurse/WCS/NICU/SDS
Cheyenne Regional Medical Center
Cheyenne, Wyoming
11.2013 - 05.2022
- Accomplishments: Completed BLS/ACLS and NRP.
- Successfully provided patient education to prepare for a successful discharge.
- Prioritized patient care assignments based on patient conditions to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
- Utilized valuable communication skills to deliver information to patients and family members regarding patient treatment, care and medical options.
- Complete oversight of schedule sign up to ensure unit maintained a balanced schedule in all four areas of the unit.
- Executed appropriate steps for patient treatment following careful review of physician medical regimen.
- Researched and implemented quality improvements, enabling more thorough management of newborn screening, neonatal hypo-glycemia, and hyperbilirubinemia.
- Co-Chair of Unit Practice Council on Women and Children Services.
- Oversight of the orientation schedules of all new hires including nurse residents.
Director of Nursing
Valley View Villa
Ft. Morgan, Colorado
08.2011 - 09.2013
- Accomplishments: Successfully manage the fall reduction program and significantly reduce fall rate from 13% to 5%.
- Developed and implemented the skin management program with 100% compliance.
- Effectively managed 50 employees.
- Completed two annual state surveys in 2011 with a total of 10 deficiencies with no G-level citations and effectively developed a plan of correction.
- Planned, organized, developed, and directed the overall operation of the Nursing Services Department in accordance with current Federal, State, and Local standards to ensure the highest quality of care is maintained at all times.
- Manage monthly nursing performance improvement meeting notes and effectively formulate action plans as needed.
- Assessed competency of clinical staff to promote quality, continuity and safety.
- Administered executive supervision, exercising independent judgment to select proper course of action in policies and procedures.
MDS Coordinator
Life Care Center of Cheyenne
Cheyenne, Wyoming
06.2008 - 08.2011
- Accomplishments: Successfully transitioned from MDS 2.0 to 3.0.
- Oversaw the patient care assessment and care plan process of each resident in accordance with all laws, regulations, and facility standards.
- Managed comprehensive, interdisciplinary assessments for patient admissions and annual reviews.
- Increased reimbursements rates within the facility.
- Involved ancillary departments with an interdisciplinary approach and successfully identified areas of concern with implementation of action plans.
- Developed a patient centered weekly review meeting involving the interdisciplinary team to promote a successful discharge.
- Managed and trained the MDS coordinator team.
- Developed and implemented pain committee. Met monthly to complete chart reviews and determine potential adjustments to current pain regimen and therapy needs.
Staff Nurse
Poudre Valley System
Ft. Collins, Colorado
11.2007 - 06.2008
- Accomplishments: Completed ACLS.
- Completed full range of nursing procedures to cardiac patients including, but not limited to performing charting duties; medication administration; cardiac monitoring; post heart catheterization and CABG, and discharge planning.
- Attended and completed critical care nursing seminars.
- Successfully provided patient education on cardiac rehab for a successful discharge.
- Facilitated transition to home care by providing patients with continued care information and discharge instructions.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
Staff RN/Nurse Unit Manager
Life Care Center of Cheyenne
Cheyenne, Wyoming
11.2002 - 11.2007
- Accomplishments: Effectively transitioned to nurse manager role with an emphasis on increasing admissions and length of stay.
- Organized and directed the work of a 60 bed rehabilitation unit.
- Successfully managed and coordinated new Medicare admissions.
- Participated in 2005/2006 state survey with no G-level citations.
- Analyzed patients records to determine efficiency and effectiveness of care.
- Implemented ongoing educational objectives to improve staff competencies in safety, quality and core measures.
- Mentored nursing staff, as needed and set unit goals and standards.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership
University of Wyoming
2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
2018
Associates - Applied Science, Nursing
Laramie County Community College
2003
Licensed Practical Nurse Certification -
2002
Skills
- BLS Certification
- Knowledge of the Minimum Data Set
- Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement
- Data entry
- Kronos
- Excel
- Staffing
- Training and development
- Coordination
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Decision-making
- Data management
- Data gathering and analysis
- Consult management
- Customer service
- RCI process and referrals
- Mission Act guidelines
Additional Information
- CREDENTIALS , Registered Nurse License, State of Wyoming 21734
Timeline
Surgical Specialty Case Manager
Cheyenne Veterans Affairs Medical Center
12.2021 - Current
Staff Nurse/WCS/NICU/SDS
Cheyenne Regional Medical Center
11.2013 - 05.2022
Director of Nursing
Valley View Villa
08.2011 - 09.2013
MDS Coordinator
Life Care Center of Cheyenne
06.2008 - 08.2011
Staff Nurse
Poudre Valley System
11.2007 - 06.2008
Staff RN/Nurse Unit Manager
Life Care Center of Cheyenne
11.2002 - 11.2007
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership
University of Wyoming
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associates - Applied Science, Nursing
Laramie County Community College
Licensed Practical Nurse Certification -
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