Victoria Christopher BSN, RN
Tampa,FL
Summary
Charge nurse and critical care RN with a strong background in ICU, cardiac, and pre-op coordination. Coordinates multidisciplinary care, completes accurate EHR documentation, educates patients, and delegates staff tasks to support safe, efficient patient care.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Nurse
Tampa General
Tampa, FL
08.2025 - Current
- Educated patients on procedures, fasting requirements, and recovery instructions to enhance understanding and compliance.
- Documented assessments, consents, and pre-op findings in electronic health records to ensure accurate patient information and continuity of care.
- Coordinated surgical schedules with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and OR staff.
- Prepared pre-op unit using hospital protocols and surgical readiness checklists.
- Delegated tasks among staff members according to their qualifications to optimize team performance and maintain high standards of patient care.
Registered Nurse
Karen Ann Quinlan Home for Hospice
12.2024 - 05.2025
- Delivered compassionate end-of-life and palliative care support to 6 patients each shift, ensuring dignity and comfort during their final moments.
- Collaborated with a physician to enhance patient comfort and quality of life during end-of-life care.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families, fostering a comforting environment during challenging times.
- Educated patients and family members on illness, medications, and treatments.
- Reviewed care plans and updated charts based on treatment response.
Charge Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Newton Medical Center
10.2023 - 05.2025
- Managed ventilators, oxygen therapy, and airway support to ensure optimal respiratory function for patients.
- Conducted daily rounds to assess and monitor patient conditions, facilitating timely interventions.
- Responded to emergencies and initiated rapid stabilization measures.
- Completed patient assessments, triaged and recorded patient histories, symptoms, and observations.
- Identified potential risk factors for complications, enhancing patient safety and treatment outcomes.
Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit
Saint Joseph's University Medical Center
10.2022 - 10.2023
- Provided patient care, performed on-going assessments and interventions in a 16-bed cardiac ICU for cardiac and post cardiovascular surgical patients.
- Operated Impella and Balloon Pump devices to stabilize patients during recovery.
- Managed Swan Ganz catheters and temporary pacemakers.
- Implemented targeted temperature management protocols that lowered post-cardiac arrest complications.
- Worked one-on-one with post open heart surgery patients and managed their complex needs.
- Collaborated with a multi-disciplinary team to adjust treatment plans, decreasing patient complications.
- Provided guidance to patients and their families during care.
Charge Nurse, Cardiovascular/Neuro Intensive Care Unit
Saint Clare's Hospital
09.2020 - 10.2022
- Oversaw daily operations as lead charge nurse, ensuring adherence to care standards and optimal patient outcomes.
- Managed Impella and balloon pump devices, providing critical support for stabilization of critically ill patients.
- Cared for patients post cardiac arrest requiring targeted temperature management.
- Performed ongoing assessments and interventions in a 13-bed ICU, maintaining a 98% compliance rate with care protocols.
- Precepted new nurses, facilitating smooth integration and enhancing team competency.
- Monitored and supported organ donation patient prior to operation.
- Rapid response and code responder for the hospital.
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
Saint Clare's Hospital
08.2018 - 09.2022
- Monitored patient conditions for 100+ patients, notifying physicians of clinical changes to enable timely interventions and improved outcomes.
- Cared for a wide variety of patients with medical conditions including stroke, TIA, heart failure, sepsis, NSTEMI, drug and alcohol withdrawal.
- Delivered comprehensive care for patients on an 18-bed telemetry unit.
- Facilitated daily assessments with the medical team to enhance patient care strategies and minimize treatment delays.
- Administered oral, IV, and injections of medications.
- Educated patients and families on disease management to promote increased treatment adherence.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Downers Grove, Illinois05-2020
Associates in Applied Science - Nursing
Bergen Community College
Paramus, NJ01-2018
Skills
- Electronic health records
- Care coordination
- Surgical coordination
- Care management
- Patient evaluation
- Patient education strategies
- Attention to detail
- Communication skills
Certification
- BLS, 10/01/2026
- ACLS, 10/01/2026
- PALS, 10/1/2026
- NIH Stroke, 06/01/2025
Accomplishments
- Daisy Award Nomination, 2026
Timeline
Charge Nurse
Tampa General
08.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
Karen Ann Quinlan Home for Hospice
12.2024 - 05.2025
Charge Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Newton Medical Center
10.2023 - 05.2025
Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit
Saint Joseph's University Medical Center
10.2022 - 10.2023
Charge Nurse, Cardiovascular/Neuro Intensive Care Unit
Saint Clare's Hospital
09.2020 - 10.2022
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
Saint Clare's Hospital
08.2018 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Associates in Applied Science - Nursing
Bergen Community College