Dorothy Christopher MSN OCN RN
Registered RN
Delran,NJ
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Administrative Nursing Supervisor
Capital Health Regional Medical Center
06.2024 - Current
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure adherence to patient care standards and protocols.
- Coordinated staffing schedules, optimizing resource allocation and improving workflow efficiency.
- Managed conflict resolution among staff, promoting a collaborative work environment.
- Anticipated potential problems that may occur on shift and set shift priorities accordingly.
- Coordinated disaster response efforts during emergency situations, demonstrating strong crisis management skills and decisive leadership abilities under pressure.
Infusion RN
Naven Health
06.2022 - Current
- Triage and assess patients.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Access ports and insert peripheral intravenous catheters.
- Educate patients on their treatments.
PACT TEAM RN
GHR Agency
07.2019 - 06.2025
- Administered psychiatric evaluations to assess patient needs and develop appropriate care plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to implement evidence-based interventions for mental health improvement.
- Provided crisis intervention and support during acute psychiatric episodes, ensuring patient safety and well-being.
- Educated patients and families on mental health conditions and treatment options to promote understanding and compliance.
- Administered psychotropic medications, monitoring for side effects, effectiveness, and making adjustments as necessary to optimize treatment outcomes.
- Enhanced patient safety by conducting thorough assessments, identifying potential risks, and initiating interventions as needed.
- Assessed patients' physical and mental status by analyzing complaints and symptoms.
RN Infusion RN
Einstein Medical Center
08.2019 - 06.2024
- Triage and assess patients
- Administered medications and treatments accurately while monitoring patient responses and progress.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Accessed port and insert peripheral intravenous catheters.
- Educate patients on their treatments.
- Charge RN
RN House Supervisor
St. Francis Medical Center
03.2015 - 12.2022
- Utilizes leadership skills and management abilities in collaboration with other health members to ensure quality patient care.
- Coordinates and facilitates efficient operations by using variable staffing plans.
- Acts as a resource by using knowledge about hospital policies and procedures and assisting personnel in their absence.
- Assists staff and collaborates with nursing leaders/managers to facilitate unit expectations.
- Responds to all emergency codes and is responsible for initiating action until the appropriate personnel arrive.
- Communicates by utilizing verbal, written and people skills to coordinate activities with health team members.
- Facilitates support and coordination with other departments and other health members.
- Provides conflict resolution with patients and families in absence of Patient Advocate.
Clinical Adjunct
Rutgers University School of Nursing Camden
01.2016 - 10.2019
- Nurses with the Director or representative and staff for orientation to Rutgers University School of Nursing.
- Assists in planning, evaluating, and implementing clinical experiences with department and agency staff.
- Evaluates student performance by observing and discussing early concerns regarding student performance or other issues.
- Notifies faculty promptly of any issues or early concerns.
- Assists in planning, evaluating, and implementing clinical experiences with department and agency staff.
- Evaluates student performance by observing and discussing early concerns regarding student performance or other issues.
- Notifies faculty promptly of any issues or early concerns.
Registered Nurse
NBN Home Infusion
06.2006 - 04.2017
- Provided personalized service to patients in a home setting.
- Successfully provided skills in high levels of care for patients in need.
- Provided patient education related to different side effects, treatment, diagnostic tests.
- Evaluated patients and monitored patients throughout infusion and managed emergency situations.
Oncology Infusion RN Manager
Cancer Treatment Centers of America
01.2006 - 12.2011
- Performed venipuncture, accessed implanted ports, maintained peripheral vascular lines.
- Provided patient education related to different side effects, treatment, diagnostic tests.
- Evaluated patients and monitored patients throughout infusion and managed emergency situations.
- Performed venipuncture, accessed implanted ports, maintained peripheral vascular lines.
- Developed clinical ladders for RNs (Registered Nurse) and patient care technicians.
- Assessed competencies of staff, managed staff performance and demonstrated the ability to delegate.
- Developed and implemented policies and procedures for the unit.
- Managed nursing practices and care delivery in designated unit.
Per Diem RN
Penn Presbyterian
08.2005 - 08.2006
- Provided patient education related to different side effects, treatment, diagnostic tests.
- Evaluated patients and monitored patients throughout infusion and managed emergency situations.
- Performed venipuncture, accessed implanted ports, maintained peripheral vascular lines.
- Provided patient education related to different side effects, treatment, diagnostic tests.
- Developed clinical ladders for RNs (Registered Nurse) and patient care technicians.
- Assessed competencies of staff, managed staff performance and demonstrated the ability to delegate.
- Developed and implemented policies and procedures for the unit.
- Managed nursing practices and care delivery in designated unit.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Administration
Steven's Henager University
Salt Lake City, UT11-2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Immaculata University
Immaculata, PA01-2007
No Degree - Nursing
Methodist School of Nursing
Philadelphia, PA05-2005
Skills
- Multitasking
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Critical Thinking
- Committed to patient advocacy
- Nursing staff management
- Patient care management
- Nursing administration
Certification
- Oncology Nursing Certification (OCN)
- ACLS, BLS, PALS
- Oncology and Immunotherapy Provider card
Timeline
Administrative Nursing Supervisor
Capital Health Regional Medical Center
06.2024 - Current
Infusion RN
Naven Health
06.2022 - Current
RN Infusion RN
Einstein Medical Center
08.2019 - 06.2024
PACT TEAM RN
GHR Agency
07.2019 - 06.2025
Clinical Adjunct
Rutgers University School of Nursing Camden
01.2016 - 10.2019
RN House Supervisor
St. Francis Medical Center
03.2015 - 12.2022
Registered Nurse
NBN Home Infusion
06.2006 - 04.2017
Oncology Infusion RN Manager
Cancer Treatment Centers of America
01.2006 - 12.2011
Per Diem RN
Penn Presbyterian
08.2005 - 08.2006
Master of Science - Nursing Administration
Steven's Henager University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Immaculata University
No Degree - Nursing
Methodist School of Nursing
FIELD OF INTERESTS
Oncology/Hematology, Emergency Urgent Care, Ambulatory Care, Infusion Administration, Acute Care
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