Cristen Sullivan
Hickory ,NC
Summary
Knowledgeable and proactive Critical Care Registered Nurse with proven skills in coordinating and implementing treatment plans. Handles needs of patients with common presentations and complex cases, including responding expertly to diverse emergencies. Calm and insightful during stressful situations. RN highly trained in critical care procedures and patient treatments. Competent in ventilator support, wound care, chest tubes, and assisted feeding. Equipped to handle needs of critically ill patients and skilled in training junior staff in care standards and safety protocols.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse- PCU
Atrium Healthcare
Charlotte, NC
02.2022 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans for critically ill patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to establish optimal care plans, resulting in improved patient satisfaction.
- Mentored new nursing staff, facilitating smooth integration into the unit and promoting a supportive workplace culture.
- Cared for wounds such as surgical sites and pressure sores to prevent infection and promote healing.
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
CNA
Transitional Health Services Of Kannapolis
Kannapolis, NC
03.2021 - 02.2022
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Carolinas College of Health Sciences
Charlotte, NC12.2021
Associate of Science -
Florida State College At Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL05.2013
High School Diploma -
First Coast High School
Jacksonville, FL05.2011
Skills
- Compassionate Care
- ECG
- Respiratory maintenance
- End of life care
- Clinical judgment
- Patient Assessment
- Patient Advocacy
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Pain Management
- Task and Work Prioritization
- Medication Administration
- Blood Transfusion Administration
- Electronic Charting
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Timeline
Registered Nurse- PCU
Atrium Healthcare
02.2022 - Current
CNA
Transitional Health Services Of Kannapolis
03.2021 - 02.2022
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Carolinas College of Health Sciences
Associate of Science -
Florida State College At Jacksonville
High School Diploma -
First Coast High School