Cristina Settimio
Altoona,PA
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Nursing
Maybrook Hills
Altoona, PA
09.2019 - 01.2022
- Collaborated with staff, management and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents and families.
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Evaluated work performance of [Number] nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
- Participated in [Timeframe] management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes and resident complaints or concerns.
RNAC
Maybrook Hills
Altoona, PA
02.2018 - 09.2019
Assistant Director of Nursing
Maybrook Hills
Altoona, PA
01.2015 - 02.2018
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents and families.
- Collaborated with staff, management and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Planned and assigned workload to [Number]-person nursing staff to direct patient care.
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Participated in [Timeframe] management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes and resident complaints or concerns.
- Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
- Evaluated work performance of [Number] nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
- Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
Director of Nursing
Altoona Center For Nursing Care
Altoona, PA
07.2013 - 01.2015
- Collaborated with staff, management and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents and families.
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
Assistant Director of Nursing
Altoona Center For Nursing Care
Altoona, PA
01.2011 - 07.2013
Restorative Nurse
Altoona Center For Nursing Care
Altoona, PA
03.2009 - 01.2011
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
RN Supervisor
HealthSouth Rehabilitation
Altoona, PA
06.1986 - 03.2009
- Managed infection control and critical incidents and made procedural changes and improvements.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Education
High School Diploma -
Altoona Area High School
Altoona, PANursing Diploma -
Altoona Hospital School of Nursing
Altoona Pa05.1986
Timeline
Director of Nursing
Maybrook Hills
09.2019 - 01.2022
RNAC
Maybrook Hills
02.2018 - 09.2019
Assistant Director of Nursing
Maybrook Hills
01.2015 - 02.2018
Director of Nursing
Altoona Center For Nursing Care
07.2013 - 01.2015
Assistant Director of Nursing
Altoona Center For Nursing Care
01.2011 - 07.2013
Restorative Nurse
Altoona Center For Nursing Care
03.2009 - 01.2011
RN Supervisor
HealthSouth Rehabilitation
06.1986 - 03.2009
High School Diploma -
Altoona Area High School
Nursing Diploma -
Altoona Hospital School of Nursing
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