Cristina VanBemden RN, BSN
Delton,MI
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented Registered Nurse with over 9 years of experience. Demonstrated proficiency in patient assessments, education, and developing care plans, committed to delivering high-quality patient care and enhancing the overall healthcare experience.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Corewell Butterworth Hospital - Labor and Delivery
Grand Rapids, MI
05.2017 - Current
- Monitored maternal and fetal vital signs to ensure optimal health during labor and delivery.
- Administered medications and interventions in accordance with established protocols and standards.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients.
- Educated patients and families on prenatal care, labor processes, and postpartum recovery practices.
- Evaluated patient progress and adjusted care plans based on individual needs and responses to treatment.
- 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.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
Registered Nurse
University of California, Irvine Medical Center
Irvine, CA
05.2014 - 05.2017
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Monitored maternal and fetal vital signs to ensure optimal health during labor and delivery.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients.
- Administered medications and interventions in accordance with established protocols and standards.
- Educated patients and families on prenatal care, labor processes, and postpartum recovery practices.
- Evaluated patient progress and adjusted care plans based on individual needs and responses to treatment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mount Saint Mary's University
Los Angeles, CA08-2012
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
Certification
- Certified-Electronic Fetal Monitoring - 07/09/2020 - 09/2026
- Certified Basic Life Support - Exp. 4/30/2027
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Corewell Butterworth Hospital - Labor and Delivery
05.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse
University of California, Irvine Medical Center
05.2014 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mount Saint Mary's University