Maria Christiansen
Omaha,NE
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. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse
Medical Solutions
Omaha, NE
01.2022 - Current
- Demonstrated adaptability and flexibility in adjusting to various clinical settings during travel assignments, quickly integrating into new environments to provide seamless continuity of care for patients.
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently managing multiple cases in high-stress environments.
- Streamlined communication among healthcare teams by providing accurate and timely updates on patient conditions.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous administration and documentation of medications, treatments, and IV therapies.
- Improved patient outcome by accurately assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care for diverse populations.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through compassionate and empathetic communication with patients and their families.
- Served as an advocate for patients rights, ensuring their voices were heard during decision-making processes regarding their care plans.
Registered Nurse
Nebraska Methodist Hospital
Omaha, NE
02.2011 - 12.2021
- Served as a Registered Nurse to a diverse population on the Progressive Care Unit
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Worked with patients who are ventilator dependent
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Provided care and education to patients who undergo radical neck surgery
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Provided a broad range of general nursing care services in areas of vital signs, wound care, drain care, catheters, feeding tubes, IV, central lines, and tracheostomy care
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Bed Coordinator
Methodist Hospital
Omaha, NE
02.2017 - 12.2021
- Managed hospital admissions
- Proficient in Navicare and teletracking
- Had an understanding of what each floor specialized in and appropriate placement of each patient
- Helped coordinate infusions
- Problem solved with nurse coordinators on each floor
- Kept open communication with physicians, administrative coordinator, and nurses.
Nurse Coordinator
Methodist Hospital
Omaha, NE
01.2017 - 12.2021
- Served as a Nurse Coordinator on the Progressive Care Unit
- Assigned nurses to patients according to patient needs and nursing skills
- Supported nurses to provide the best care possible
- Managed floor admissions and discharges
- Coordinated patient care with all levels of health care providers
- Facilitated patient risk reduction and staff safety
- Assured positive customer/patient relations
- Provided specialty care and coordinated care to COVID patients.
Care Coordinator
Methodist Hospital
Omaha, NE
10.2016 - 01.2021
- Collaborated and coordinated with interdisciplinary teams of medical and health care professionals
- Prepared patients and families for discharge
- Assisted patients and families to navigate through the healthcare system
- Helped plan individualize care to patients and families based on doctors recommendations and patients goals for plan of care
- Able to adapt and care for different types of patients throughout the hospital while providing individualized, quality care
- Educated patients and families how to care for themselves at home to prevent readmission to the hospital.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Nursing -
Clarkson College
Skills
- Medical Records Management
- Patient Assessments
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Discharge Planning
- Patient Education
- Wound Care
- Direct Patient Care
- Critical Thinking
- Cardiac Monitoring
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Pain Management
- Treatment Preparation
- Documentation
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Attention to Detail
- Medication Administration
- Nursing Staff Leadership
Certification
- Registered Nurse (#71879)
- ACLS American Heart Association
- BLS American Heart Association
References
- Acacia Hanse, Progressive Care Charge Nurse at St Francis Medical Center, 308-380-1121, Acacia.Hansen@commonspirit.org
- Meghann Kowalski, Clinical Supervisor of the Progressive Care Unit, 402-984-5344
- Darcie Consbruck, Service Leader for the Progressive Care Unit at Methodist Hospital, 402-354-6147, Darcie.Consbruck@nmhs.org
Training
Agewise
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse
Medical Solutions
01.2022 - Current
Bed Coordinator
Methodist Hospital
02.2017 - 12.2021
Nurse Coordinator
Methodist Hospital
01.2017 - 12.2021
Care Coordinator
Methodist Hospital
10.2016 - 01.2021
Registered Nurse
Nebraska Methodist Hospital
02.2011 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Science, Nursing -
Clarkson College