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Overview
Work History
Education
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Debra Christianson

Summary

Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support.

Overview

41
41
years of professional experience

Work History

CLINIC

UW Healthcare, Digestive Health Center
Madison, WI
11.2020 - Current
  • Performance of phone triage for Inflammatory Bowel Disease Patients to assist with management of chronic disease flares.
  • Coordination of care for Inflammatory Bowel Disease patients to include medication management of GI medications through coordination of prior authorizations and prescription coordination, coordination of monitoring lab work, and clinic appointments.
  • Provide patient education of Biologic Medication initiation and self-administration.

Travel RN - Home Health and Hospice

AHS Staffing
EDMONTON, OK
07.2017 - 10.2020
  • Case manager of an average of 45 patients
  • Performed daily home visits for physical assessments; lab collections; wound care; IV fluid administration; changed line dressings
  • Traveled to patients' homes on daily basis to assess health conditions and provide superior level of nursing care.

Patient Intake Coordinator

Christus Santa Rosa Hospital
San Antonio, TX
03.2015 - 07.2017
  • Initiated Utilization Review and patient intake process for inpatient admission from hospital call centers, doctor's offices, clinics, free-standing ED’s, and hospitals in the South Texas Region.
  • Facilitated inpatient admission of patients into the appropriate admission status and hospital bed.

Home Hospice Nurse

Compassus Hospice And Palliative Care
SAN ANTONIO, TX
03.2016 - 07.2017
  • Performed routine physical assessments and necessary care to patients with changes in symptoms, health, or pain.


  • Perform evaluation for admission of new patients to home hospice using The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) guidelines, and then performed admission and physical assessment for patients meeting criteria.

Clinical Coordinator RN

Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center
MILWAUKEE, WI
08.2007 - 03.2015
  • Collaborated with Hospitalist team, hospital staff, and community care providers to coordinate and manage patient care.
  • Facilitated discharge coordination, and outpatient care continuity through coordination of primary care, diagnostic testing, prior authorizations, FMLA's, referrals to community agencies, and medication access.
  • Member of the CHF Transitional Care Team, Outcome Facilitation Teams, and MD/RN Collaborative Hospital Unit teams.

Staff RN, Oncology

Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center
MILWAUKEE, WI
09.2005 - 08.2007
  • Performed Oncology care; administered Chemotherapy and blood products; care and maintenance of central lines and percutaneous tubes; and wound care.
  • Provided medical education; emotional support; and established rapport with the patients and their families.

Phlebotomist

St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center
Milwaukee, WI
09.1986 - 09.2005
  • Collected blood samples via venipuncture, fingersticks, and/or heel stick from newborn to the elderly.
  • Promoted mission, vision and values of organization and trained new clinical staff in phlebotomy procedures.
  • Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.

MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN

US Army
06.1980 - 06.1984

Education

Bachelor of Science - Bachelor's Science-Nursing

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI
12.2005

Bachelor of Science - Bachelor's Science-Education

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI
05.2002

Skills

  • Privacy and confidentiality
  • Patient Management
  • Case management
  • Chronic disease management
  • EMR / EHR
  • Physician collaboration
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Patient and family advocacy

Timeline

CLINIC

UW Healthcare, Digestive Health Center
11.2020 - Current

Travel RN - Home Health and Hospice

AHS Staffing
07.2017 - 10.2020

Home Hospice Nurse

Compassus Hospice And Palliative Care
03.2016 - 07.2017

Patient Intake Coordinator

Christus Santa Rosa Hospital
03.2015 - 07.2017

Clinical Coordinator RN

Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center
08.2007 - 03.2015

Staff RN, Oncology

Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center
09.2005 - 08.2007

Phlebotomist

St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center
09.1986 - 09.2005

MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN

US Army
06.1980 - 06.1984

Bachelor of Science - Bachelor's Science-Nursing

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

Bachelor of Science - Bachelor's Science-Education

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Debra Christianson