Christine Zographos
Walpole,MA
Summary
A compassionate & motivated registered nurse with over 15 years expertise in the VA. Offering knowledge of in inpatient, critical care emergency medicine, and outpatient clinics. Seeking to transition to a full-time hours in home care.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
RN, Endoscopy, Worked 30 Hours a Week
VA Medical Center
11.2022 - Current
- Managed care from admission to discharge in unit.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
RN, Emergency Room Hours Worked Varied, 28 Hr
VA Medical Campus
10.2009 - 10.2022
- Preformed triage to determine severity of incoming patients.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Advised patients and family members of proper wound care management.
RN, A1-Surgical Floor Hours Worked, 40 Hours
VA Medical Center
07.2008 - 10.2009
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy
Worcester, MA05.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Family Studies
University of New Hampshire
Durham, NH05.2005
Skills
- Patient Relations
- Outpatient Procedures
- Venipuncture
- Nursing Performance Assessment
- Pre-Procedure Assessments
- Operational Procedures
- Treatment Plan Modification
- Reviewing Medical Histories
Timeline
RN, Endoscopy, Worked 30 Hours a Week
VA Medical Center
11.2022 - Current
RN, Emergency Room Hours Worked Varied, 28 Hr
VA Medical Campus
10.2009 - 10.2022
RN, A1-Surgical Floor Hours Worked, 40 Hours
VA Medical Center
07.2008 - 10.2009
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy
Bachelor of Arts - Family Studies
University of New Hampshire
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