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Education
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CHRISTINA CANFIELD

Brookeville

Summary

I am a compassionate and driven Registered Nurse with proven abilities in a wide range of skills and experience, including but not limited to: Long Term Care, Critical Care, Administrative, IV Therapy and Medical Surgical. I am seeking a position that provides me with a challenge in which to use my broad skill set. Patient-oriented Nurse with 34 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

PRN, Assistant Director of Nursing

Christina E
  • Chart Review MDS Coding Staff Education Infection Control

PRN, Registered Nurse

Holy Cross Hospital
08.2004 - Current
  • Insert PICC lines Access port IV therapy Administer all central line dressing changes and monitor as needed Provide peripheral IV sticks throughout the hospital

PRN, Nursing Supervisor and Unit Manager

Genesis Springbrook Nursing Home
01.2013 - 07.2015
  • Admit new patients into facility Responsible for oversight of approximately 80 patients and 10 nurses Assist nurses as needed in direct patient care activities including IV therapy Prepare reports and nursing care plans Interact with patients family members and mediate issues
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.

Night Shift Charge Nurse

Holy Cross Hospital
11.2009 - 01.2010
  • Responsible for a 26 bed telemetry monitored unit with 7 nursing personnel Prepare patients for admittance and discharge from unit Assist in any codes Mediate family members and address patient concerns
  • Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes, and treatment implementations.
  • Strengthened unit care standards and policies with focus on patient safety and dignity.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.

Float Pool, Registered Nurse

Holy Cross Hospital
01.1988 - 01.2003
  • Medical Surgical Patient Care and Step Down Critcal Care Provided direct patient care as a staff nurse including but not limited to IV therapy, vitals, medication administration, head to toe assessment Prepare patients for admittance and discharge from unit Assist in any codes Mediate family members and address patient concerns

ADNO

Circle Manor Nursing Home
01.1990 - 01.1996
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.

Education

14 Holy Cross Hospital Silver Spring, MD Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certification (ACLS) Certified in -

Bard Access Systems Silver Spring, MD PICC Line Certification Renewed through 2/16 Holy Cross Hospital Silver Spring, MD Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) -

2007

Suburban Hospital
Bethesda, MD
1989

Associates Degree - Nursing

Montgomery College
Takoma Park, MD
05.1988

Certification

Vascular Access Certification -2018 to present


BLS - EXPIRES 8-2025

Timeline

PRN, Nursing Supervisor and Unit Manager

Genesis Springbrook Nursing Home
01.2013 - 07.2015

Night Shift Charge Nurse

Holy Cross Hospital
11.2009 - 01.2010

PRN, Registered Nurse

Holy Cross Hospital
08.2004 - Current

ADNO

Circle Manor Nursing Home
01.1990 - 01.1996

Float Pool, Registered Nurse

Holy Cross Hospital
01.1988 - 01.2003

PRN, Assistant Director of Nursing

Christina E

14 Holy Cross Hospital Silver Spring, MD Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certification (ACLS) Certified in -

Bard Access Systems Silver Spring, MD PICC Line Certification Renewed through 2/16 Holy Cross Hospital Silver Spring, MD Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) -

Suburban Hospital

Associates Degree - Nursing

Montgomery College

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