Hannah Christian
Big Lake,MN
Summary
Highly qualified and board certified Nurse Practitioner driven to build strong relationships with patients and families. Acts as patient advocate to achieve best possible outcomes. Over a decade of experience in a leadership nursing role. Adept at Family Medicine and Women's Health with training in patient education and leadership. Self-directed and solutions-oriented with fantastic communication skills. Committed to increasing the quality of patient care through top-of-the-line time management and prioritization.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
OBGYN Nurse Practitioner
Park Nicollet Health System
06.2022 - Current
- Full scope Women's Health provider
- Educated patients about reproductive health issues and dispensed contraceptives.
- Placement and removal of IUDs, Nexplanon contraceptive devices
- Perform endometrial and vulvar/skin biopsies
- Infertility, prenatal, and antenatal care (including high risk pregnancy management)
- HRT and non-pharmacologic care for peri and postmenopausal women
- Utilized customized patient teaching tools to support patients.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Coordinated care with other healthcare professionals, promoting optimal patient outcomes.
- Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
- Informed patients and families on disease prevention and health promotion.
- Recorded patient medical history, applicable test results, and vitals into medical records.
- Monitored patient condition and progress, ordering appropriate laboratory tests.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Assessed patient needs, clearly communicating diagnosis and treatment plans to patients and families.
- Participated in hospital committees or working groups to promote quality improvement initiatives.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Performed minor surgical procedures, handling suturing and wound care.
Nurse Practitioner - Family Medicine With OB
CentraCare Health System
12.2019 - 06.2022
- Full scope Family Medicine care with OB
- In patient rounding on OB postpartum patients & newborns (for family medicine patients)- completing assessments, daily rounds, discharge orders, coordinating follow up care and appointments
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Facilitated patient referrals to specialists and other healthcare providers.
- Assessed patient needs, clearly communicating diagnosis and treatment plans to patients and families.
- Completing newborn circumcisions in hospital and in clinic
- Participated in hospital committees or working groups to promote quality improvement initiatives.
- Developed individualized treatment plans for patients with complex medical needs.
- Educated patients about reproductive health issues and dispensed contraceptives.
Nurse Manager - Birth Center
CentraCare Health - Monticello
10.2013 - 04.2019
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Developed and implemented quality improvement initiatives to provide best possible patient care and identify and address areas of concern.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN10.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ05.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Central Lakes College
Brainerd, MN05.2008
Skills
- Endometrial Biopsy
- IUD, Nexplanon Placement and Removal
- Postpartum Care
- Patient Education
- Women's Health Exams
- STD Counseling
- Lab Result Evaluation
- Reproductive Health
- Neonatal and Maternity Care
- Primary Care
Accomplishments
- Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Honor Society Member
- Finalist - Mpls/St. Paul Nurse of the Year 2019
Additional Information
- Preceptor for Nurse Practitioner and Physical Assistant student for clinical rotations (2019-current)
- Clinical Practice Committee - Women's Health Services - Methodist Hospital (2022-current)
- Advisory Board - MN Department of Health - 2019-2020 - Women & Children's Access to Care Committee
- Advisory Board Member - MN Wild NHL Hockey Team 2019-2022
Timeline
OBGYN Nurse Practitioner
Park Nicollet Health System
06.2022 - Current
Nurse Practitioner - Family Medicine With OB
CentraCare Health System
12.2019 - 06.2022
Nurse Manager - Birth Center
CentraCare Health - Monticello
10.2013 - 04.2019
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Purdue University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Central Lakes College
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