Christina R. Gilbert, RN3223 Olive St.Texarkana, TX 75501(903)244-8992crs.gilbert60@gmail.com

Experience:  

• RN-Step Down Unit/Telemetry  03/2015-11/2015Wadley Regional Medical Center1000 Pine St.Texarkana, TX 75501(903)798-8000

Responded quickly to changes in patient conditions or response to treatments, and communicated relevant information to physician and other staff members. Prepared and participated in surveys authorized by government agencies. Admitted, transferred and discharged patients as required. Coordinated treatment plans and determined the level of patient care depending on their specific needs. Administered medications and performed treatments according to schedules. Utilized knowledge, skill and judgement in providing direct and indirect patient care. Provided patient/family-staff education. Provided safe practices in all aspects of patient care activities. Maintained current knowledge and standards of current nursing practice. Experience working with electronic medical records. ACLS certification, BCLS certification, NIH stroke scale  • Weekend Supervisor/Treatment Nurse           04/2013-11/2013

  Heritage Plaza Nursing Center   300 E. 62nd street   Texarkana, TX 75501   (903)792-6700

 Responsible for the care administered to the residents; Flex staff according to census; Oversight of documentation for accuracy and completion; Ensured residents needs were met and smooth operation of nursing unit was maintained; Made rounds with physician and followed up on MD orders written;  Admission paperwork and admission nursing assessment; Followed up on all labs; Performed treatments per orders and the weekly assigned skin assessments;  Assisted and completed incident & accident forms;  Notified DON, Administrator, and family as required by facility; Dining room duty during all three meals; Responsible for every aspect of the facility and ensured that all staff were performing job duties appropriately, their lunch, and being clocked in and out in a timely manner depending on the shift they were working.

• RN                           07/2012 - 10/2012        Opportunities, Inc.        6101 N. Stateline Avenue        Texarkana, TX 75503        (903)791-2270

 Distributed meds, updated clients’ charts, participated in POC meetings and performed chart reviews weekly; Supervised LPN and other staff responsible for the care of clients in the facility home.  Remained in close contact with the clients’ guardian concerning physical and mental health; Ensured that all paperwork was completed and accompanied clients to all doctor appointments.  On call 24/7.

• PRN Charge Nurse          10/2011 - 1/2012        Hope Medical Park Hospital                 2001 South Main        Hope, AR  71801        (870)777-2323 

Temp position while nurse was on maternity leave.  Direct patient care on geriatric psych unit; Performed a physical, mental and history assessment upon admission; Created individualized care plans and revised as needed; Administered psychiatric medications and did teaching on medications that were administered, assessed and charted medication effectiveness; Observed for and instructed patient on adverse side effects to report; Supervised other nursing staff and psych techs on the evening and night shift.  

   • Well Child Care Provider /Float Nurse 12/2006-01/2011

        UAMS AHEC Southwest                 300 East 6th Street        Texarkana, AR 71854        (870)779-6034 

Performed Texas Health Steps on children ages 3-21 years old;  Administered immunizations according to CDC guidelines and Texas requirements; Performed head to toe assessments, hearing and vision screening, mental assessments, evaluated developmental milestones and discussed anticipatory guidance and health education with parent; Referred patients to Physician/Specialist with abnormal findings; When my THS patient load allowed I assisted in other areas of the clinic with pediatric patients and acute and chronic adults; Took vital signs, kept rooms loaded, documented patient history, administered medications in office per orders, review new medication/medications, instructed patients on follow up appointments, and booked appointments as needed; Returned messages, called in refills and acquired PA’s for medications/medical equipment for faculty and residents; Set up for and assisted with procedures done in the clinic.

• Charge Nurse              2/2005-12/2006        Living Hope, Texarkana        801 Arkansas Blvd.        Texarkana, AR 71854        (870)774-4673

Direct patient care on a locked unit for adolescents; Performed a physical, mental and history assessment upon admission; Created individualized care plans and revised as needed; Administered psychiatric medications and did teaching on medications that were administered, assessed and charted medication effectiveness; Observed for and instructed patient on adverse side effects to report; Supervised other nursing staff and psych techs on the evening and night shift.

• Charge Nurse            2/2003-2/2005       Glen Oaks Hospital       301 East Division       Greenville, TX 75402        (903)454-6000 

Direct patient care on a locked units for children, adolescents, and adult patients; Performed physical, mental, and history assessment upon admission and assessed patients at the beginning and end of every shift; Created individualized care plans and revised as needed; Worked closely with Therapist and Psychiatrist  for continuity of care for each patient; Administered psychiatric medications, assessed and charted medication effectiveness; Observed for adverse side effects and taught patients on their meds and side effects to report; Supervised nursing staff and psych techs on evening and night shift.  • Staff RN             8/2002-1/2003

       Jordan Home Health       600 West 16th       Texarkana, TX 75501       (903)794-3102 

Direct patient care in a home setting; assessed patient to confirm that they qualified for home health services; admitted patients and created personalized care plans and revised as needed; Instructed and performed teaching on patients medications, JP drains, Foley care, dressings, disease processes, safety and assessed need for further teaching; Performed wound care and insertion of Foley catheters, per doctor’s orders; Reported pertinent information to doctor such as a decline or an improvement in a patient’s condition and transcribed new orders received; Performed discharge planning and instructions and discharged patient when patient reached care plan goals.

• Charge Nurse             2/2000-8/2002       Living Hope, Texarkana       801 Arkansas Blvd.       Texarkana, AR 71854 

Direct patient care on locked units for adolescents and adults; performed physical, mental, and history assessments on patient admission. Created individual care plans and revised as needed. Administered psychiatric medications; assessed and charted medications effectiveness; observed for adverse side effects and instructed patient on adverse side effects to report. Supervised nursing staff and psych techs on evening and night shifts.

Education:

• Associate Degree Nursing - December 1999            Texarkana Community College            2500 N Robison Road            Texarkana, TX 75503

Licenses / Certifications

• Arkansas Registered Nurse License• Texas Health Steps Certification• BCLS Certification• ACLS Certification