Vanessa Christman
Wentzville,MO
Summary
Hardworking registered nurse accustomed to treating diverse patient needs while managing dynamic conditions. Offering excellent clinical knowledge and judgment combined with strong documentation, vitals monitoring and problem-solving abilities. Well-versed in managing emergent cases with grace and efficiency.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Select Medical Rehabilitation Services
Lake Saint Louis, MO
05.2022 - Current
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Educated patients on how to live with and appropriately manage chronic illnesses and injuries.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
Registered Nurse
Winghaven Pediatrics
Ofallon , MO
05.2021 - 05.2022
- Greeted patient and caregivers to welcome and guide to exam room.
- Roomed patients and prep for the physician by taking a medical history, vitals, and measurements.
- Reviewed immunization records and administered necessary immunizations.
- Carried out orders including hearing screenings, vision checks and aerosol treatments, etc.
- Scheduled check-up and sick visit appointments for patient
- Treated pediatric patients with minor illnesses, acute and chronic health problems and growth and development concern.
- Completed referrals, prior authorizations, and paperwork for physicians.
- Answered calls from parents and triage according to urgency
Registered Nurse
SSM Hospital Lake St. Louis
Lake Saint Louis, MO
06.2019 - 05.2021
- Coordinated care for up to 6 patients per shift in busy med surg setting.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care.
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
- Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
- Consistently assessed and evaluated patients' health needs by coordinating across medical disciplines to create, implement and modify personalized care plans.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to all patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Missouri - St Louis
St Louis, MO05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
University of Missouri - St Louis
St Louis, MO05.2009
Skills
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Teamwork and dependability
- Time management and organization
- Communication
- Staff Development and Precepting
- Medication and IV administration including blood products
- Catheter and wound care
- Patient care
- HIPPA Compliance
- Electronic charting
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 2019 to present
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Select Medical Rehabilitation Services
05.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Winghaven Pediatrics
05.2021 - 05.2022
Registered Nurse
SSM Hospital Lake St. Louis
06.2019 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
University of Missouri - St Louis
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Missouri - St Louis