Cristen Rodgers
The Villages
Summary
Results-driven retired nursing professional with 20+ years of experience across various clinical environments. Expertise in managing electronic health records while ensuring privacy and confidentiality. Committed to enhancing communication among healthcare teams to improve patient care and safety.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Pella Regional Health Center
Pella
02.2010 - 10.2017
- Coordinated interdisciplinary teams to create and execute personalized patient care plans, enhancing overall treatment efficacy.
- Maintained accurate electronic health records for all patient care services provided.
- Facilitated communication among physicians, nurses, therapists, technicians, social workers, and families to ensure cohesive patient care.
- Ensured compliance with hospital policies, procedures, standards, and regulations.
- Managed seamless patient transfers to other units or facilities for continuity of care.
- Upholding strict procedures for patient data to comply with HIPAA regulations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to promote optimal patient outcomes.
- Streamlined patient care workflows through interdepartmental coordination, improving response times and patient satisfaction.
Hospital RN/Nursing Management/
Knoxville Area Community Hospital
Knoxville
06.1994 - 02.2010
- Provided comprehensive patient care across diverse clinical settings, enhancing patient outcomes within community hospital.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop personalized treatment plans, improving care coordination and patient satisfaction.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and optimizing patient recovery.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes, ensuring proper documentation.
- Maintained accurate patient records utilizing electronic health record systems.
- Executed strict adherence to HIPAA regulations, safeguarding patient data integrity.
Education
Diploma of Nursing - Nursing
Mercy College of Health Sciences
Des Moines, IA05-1994
Associates of General Studies - Nursing
Des Moines Area Community College
Ankeny, IA05-1994
Skills
- Medical records management
- Health record management
- Clinical documentation
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking skills
- Team collaboration
- CPR/AED certification
Certification
- Registered Nurse License - Retired
Timeline
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Pella Regional Health Center
02.2010 - 10.2017
Hospital RN/Nursing Management/
Knoxville Area Community Hospital
06.1994 - 02.2010
Diploma of Nursing - Nursing
Mercy College of Health Sciences
Associates of General Studies - Nursing
Des Moines Area Community College