CHRISTINA KNIGHT
APEX,NC
Summary
Performance – driven registered nurse with over eight years of experience in medical – surgical care, neonatal care, office administration, and customer centered services. Trained and familiar with all nursing specialties, evidence based practice, and process improvement. Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to perform well under pressure.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse (Medical – Surgical RN)
UNC REX Hospital
05.2022 - Current
- Serves as a Charge nurse for a medical surgical unit of a 665-bed regional referral medical center; providing clinical services and ongoing support to approximately 31 patients daily
- Led a team of 10 nurses and support staff, coordinating patient care and ensuring adherence to best practices and protocols
- Managed daily operations, including patient admissions, discharges, and transfers, ensuring a smooth workflow and high-quality care.
- Implemented evidence-based practices that improved patient outcomes and reduced readmission rates by 20%.
- Conducted regular staff training and performance evaluations, enhancing team skills and maintaining high levels of staff engagement.
- Oversaw patient assessments, medication administration, and care plan development, ensuring compliance with hospital policies and regulatory standards.
- Oversaw patient assessments, medication administration, and care plan development, ensuring compliance with hospital policies and regulatory standards.
- Developed and maintained relationships with patients and families, providing education and support to improve satisfaction scores by 15%.
Multi-Care Technician
East Alabama Medical Center
02.2017 - 05.2022
- Serves as a multi-care technician for a mother baby unit of a 340-bed regional referral medical center; providing clinical services and ongoing support to approximately six patients daily
- Records and maintains patient information, such as vital signs, eating habits, behavior, progress notes, treatments, or discharge plans
- Provides patients with assistance in bathing, dressing, and/or grooming, demonstrating these skills as necessary
- Assists nurses or physicians in the operation of medical equipment or provision of patient care
- Documents or otherwise reports observations of patient behavior, complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses for continual patient support.
Childcare Teacher
Milestones Learning Center
03.2015 - 02.2017
- Served as a childcare teacher; providing primary instruction, guidance, academic and administrative support, to children ages two to three located in the Lee County school district of Auburn, AL
- Facilitated and instructed over 14 children through daily classroom instruction and self-directed activities geared at developing skills paramount to early childhood cognition
- Tutored and assisted children individually and in small groups to help them master assignments and reinforce learning concepts discussed during the lesson(s)
- Addressed and answered specific concerns of the children and parents, while providing action plans and guidance to them for continued success.
Sales Associate
Body Central Clothing Store
01.2013 - 03.2015
- Served as a retail sales associate for a regionally known organization; providing customer service and inventory maintenance, as well as administrative and clerical support
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote merchandise to drive continuous sales
- Demonstrated exceptional product knowledge; assisting an average of 100 customers a day with recommendations that garnered 10% increase in total store revenue.
- Trained and developed new associates on the day to day operations and techniques of the organization.
Education
ASSOCIATES DEGREE NURSING -
CHATTAHOOCHEE VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
05.2022
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
ELMORE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
05.2012
Skills
- Patient – Centered Nursing Care
- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
- Labor and Delivery Operations
- Interpersonal Commination
- Medical – Surgical Post-Operative Care
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Leadership and Management
- Evidence – Based Practice
- Multi-tasking strength
- Excellent Written and Verbal Communication
Personal Information
Title: REGISTERED NURSE
Certification
- Multi State Board Certified Registered Nurse - License Number 348281
Timeline
Charge Nurse (Medical – Surgical RN)
UNC REX Hospital
05.2022 - Current
Multi-Care Technician
East Alabama Medical Center
02.2017 - 05.2022
Childcare Teacher
Milestones Learning Center
03.2015 - 02.2017
Sales Associate
Body Central Clothing Store
01.2013 - 03.2015
ASSOCIATES DEGREE NURSING -
CHATTAHOOCHEE VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
ELMORE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
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