Christine Thompson
Miamisburg
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Education
Associates Degree - Nursing
Kettering College
Dayton, OH01.2005
Work History
Registered Nurse
Dayton Eye Surgery Center
06.2019 - Current
- Administered preoperative assessments and provided patient education on surgical procedures.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure efficient workflow and optimal patient care.
- Developed streamlined processes for patient intake, reducing wait times and improving satisfaction.
- Proactively identified potential areas for improvement within the department, collaborating with leadership to implement changes that increased efficiency and quality of care.
- Contributed to a positive work culture by actively participating in team meetings, sharing insights, and offering support to colleagues as needed.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Office Assistant
TWIGS Kids Gymnastics, Swimming And Cheer
05.2017 - 06.2019
- Oversaw the automated tracking and documentation of data, client correspondence and office operations.
- Increased customer service success rates by quickly resolving issues.
- Remained solutions-oriented in the face of complex problems to assist management and overall business direction.
Registered Nurse
Kettering Health Network - Greene Memorial Hospital
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Partnered with attending physicians, nurses, techs and nursing assistants to create and coordinate plans of care, including imaging, labs, surgery, intensive care and medications.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
- Acted efficiently in patient emergencies such as blue codes and rapid response situations.
Registered Nurse
Kingston Of Miamisburg
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Coordinated patients' discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.
- Designed and implemented treatment strategies based on scientific nursing theories that promote physical, psycho-social and spiritual health.
- Assisted patients with long-term physical disabilities and chronic illnesses by creating personally tailored recovery plans.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments and evaluated patient care plans.
- Helped clients adapt to altered lifestyles while providing therapeutic environments for clients and families.
Hospice Nurse
Hospice Of Dayton
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Developed and implemented an individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
- Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to ensure that emotional and mental, as well as physical needs were met.
- Taught family members and caregivers various ways to manage patients' pain, how to check for vital signs and the proper methods for dressing changes.
- Provided high level of quality, compassionate care to patients and caregivers during each nursing shift.
Staff Registered Nurse
Kettering Health Network - Sycamore Hospital
01.2005 - 01.2008
- Worked within an interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Communicated with patients regarding medication risks, diets, physician instructions and treatment procedures.
- Treated patients with strokes, head traumas, comas, and intracranial hematomas.
- Evaluated patients suffering from asthma, appendicitis and hernias.
Skills
- Direct patient care
- High level of autonomy
- Emotional intelligence
- HIPAA education
- Lab result interpretation
- Professional bedside manner
- Medication administration
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient assessments
Accomplishments
- Surgical Preparation - Assisted in patient surgery preparation by administering proper medication, monitoring patients' conditions and charting abnormalities.
- Implementation - Assisted in implementation of new tracking system that resulted in improved patient care.
Certification
- Registered Nurse in Ohio
- ACLS certified
- First Aid certified
- MLSO - Medical Laser Safety Officer
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Dayton Eye Surgery Center
06.2019 - Current
Office Assistant
TWIGS Kids Gymnastics, Swimming And Cheer
05.2017 - 06.2019
Registered Nurse
Kettering Health Network - Greene Memorial Hospital
01.2010 - 01.2013
Registered Nurse
Kingston Of Miamisburg
01.2009 - 01.2010
Hospice Nurse
Hospice Of Dayton
01.2008 - 01.2009
Staff Registered Nurse
Kettering Health Network - Sycamore Hospital
01.2005 - 01.2008
Associates Degree - Nursing
Kettering College