Christy Sturgill
Richmond
Summary
Dynamic RN with extensive experience at UK Albert Chandler Hospital, excelling in discharge planning and patient education. Demonstrated clinical judgment and compassion, enhancing patient satisfaction through effective communication. Proficient in advanced cardiac life support, ensuring optimal care delivery and improved health outcomes for diverse patient populations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN
UK Albert Chandler Hospital
10.2024 - 10.2025
- Provided direct patient care, assisting with activities of daily living and ensuring comfort.
- Maintained accurate patient records, documenting vital signs and changes in condition.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and wellness practices.
- Assisted in administering medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Utilized electronic health record systems for efficient patient data management.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
RN
Benefis Hospital
08.2024 - 10.2024
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient condition to ensure optimal care delivery.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care strategies.
- Educated patients and families on health management, ensuring understanding of treatment options and self-care techniques.
- Assisted in the orientation and training of new nursing staff, promoting adherence to best practices and safety standards.
RN
St Joseph Hospital
03.2024 - 08.2024
- Participated in safety drills and training sessions to enhance emergency response skills.
- Engaged in continuous learning through workshops and training programs to improve clinical skills.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
RN
St Elizabeth Hospital
12.2023 - 03.2024
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
- Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
RN
Fort Sanders Hospital
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times, fostering a sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall wellbeing.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Managed patient caseloads effectively, ensuring timely interventions and thorough follow-ups to mitigate potential complications.
- Participated in professional development opportunities regularly to stay current on best practices in the field of nursing.
- Devised individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s unique situation, optimizing clinical outcomes.
- Implemented infection control measures within the unit, maintaining a safe environment for both patients and staff members.
RN
St Elizabeth Hospital
08.2022 - 10.2023
- Coordinated discharge planning efforts with social workers, case managers, and other multidisciplinary team members for smooth transitions posthospitalization.
- Managed complex cases of critically ill patients, ensuring optimal treatment plans were executed effectively.
- Utilized advanced clinical skills such as wound care management or IV therapy administration, leading to faster recovery times for patients treated under my supervision.
- Streamlined documentation processes to ensure accurate record-keeping and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Aligned nursing goals with department objectives to enhance overall performance metrics within the healthcare facility.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
RN
Baptist Health Hospital
03.2022 - 08.2022
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
RN
Springview Hospital
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
RN
Soin Medical Hospital
10.2021 - 01.2022
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
RN
Hilton Head Hospital
07.2021 - 10.2021
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
RN
Capital Regional Medical Center
03.2021 - 06.2021
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
- Provided direct patient care, assisting with activities of daily living and ensuring comfort.
- Maintained accurate patient records, documenting vital signs and changes in condition.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement individualized care plans.
RN
Advent Health Manchester
04.2018 - 03.2021
- Educated patients and families on health management and wellness practices.
- Assisted in administering medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Utilized electronic health record systems for efficient patient data management.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Participated in safety drills and training sessions to enhance emergency response skills.
- Engaged in continuous learning through workshops and training programs to improve clinical skills.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southeast Community College
Cumberland, KY05-2013
LPN - Nursing
Southeast Community College
Cumberland, Ky05-2008
Skills
- Basic life support
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and empathy
- Discharge planning
- Pediatric advanced life support
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Telemetry monitoring
- Professional bedside manner
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
Accomplishments
- Patient Care - Delivered compassionate care that exceeded hospital requirements.Successfully provided quality care to [number of] patients in [type of] environment.
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS
- BLS
- TNCC
Timeline
RN
UK Albert Chandler Hospital
10.2024 - 10.2025
RN
Benefis Hospital
08.2024 - 10.2024
RN
St Joseph Hospital
03.2024 - 08.2024
RN
St Elizabeth Hospital
12.2023 - 03.2024
RN
Fort Sanders Hospital
10.2023 - 12.2023
RN
St Elizabeth Hospital
08.2022 - 10.2023
RN
Baptist Health Hospital
03.2022 - 08.2022
RN
Springview Hospital
01.2022 - 03.2022
RN
Soin Medical Hospital
10.2021 - 01.2022
RN
Hilton Head Hospital
07.2021 - 10.2021
RN
Capital Regional Medical Center
03.2021 - 06.2021
RN
Advent Health Manchester
04.2018 - 03.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southeast Community College
LPN - Nursing
Southeast Community College
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