Natalie Christoff
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Frensenius Medical Care
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Registered Nurse
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Feb 2018 - Present
As a registered nurse I provide dialysis treatment for patients in varies hospitals. I work independently providing treatment for patient’s in acute settings ranging from ICU to rehabilitation centers. I oversee dialysis technicians and licensed practical nurses. I work on call responding to emergency treatments. Often troubleshooting dialysis machines and equipment. I travel between multiple hospitals in the greater Boston area providing care in a demanding and ever changing environment. Along with dialysis treatment, I worked with the hospital nurses and physician to provide care for the patient’s during treatment. Educate patient’s on treatment, access and kidney related concerns. Show less
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Arbour Hri
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Registered Nurse
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Jun 2017 - Nov 2018
Registered nurse at an acute inpatient psychiatric hospital, floating between 4 inpatient psychiatric units. Able to recognize and intervene in acute psychiatric crisis. Able to recognize both negative and positive changes in behavior. Trained in verbal de-escalation. Administers scheduled medication, as needed medication, intramuscular injections, insulin, court ordered medication and medications given during crisis intervention. Coordinates treatment plans with psychiatrist and social workers. Admits patients, including psychiatric and medical assessment. Maintains safe environment and therapeutic milieu. Able to recognize alcohol and drug withdrawal symptoms and take appropriate interventions. Show less
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Boston Medical Center (BMC)
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Registered Nurse
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Sep 2016 - Feb 2017
I worked as a registered nurse on a medical-surgical floor at a teaching hospital with emphasis on geriatric patients. Patient population consist largely of underserved. Duties as the floor nurse consisted to but not limited to: telemetry monitoring, alcohol and opiate detox protocols, wound care, drain care, providing safe environment, patient assessments, medication administration including certain drips, blood transfusions, notifying physicians of critical labs or changes in patient condition, discharging patients, admitting patients and transferring patients. Patient ratio 6:1 Show less
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East Houston Regional Medical Center
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United States
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Medical Practices
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Registered Nurse
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Feb 2014 - Jun 2016
I worked as a charge nurse in a 33 bed medical-surgical unit. As a floor nurse I provided care for a wide range of pre- and post-operative patients including orthopedic and gynecological surgeries, along with medical patients. Duties included: medication administration, including IV push cardiac medication, blood transfusing, heparin drips, inserting Foley catheters, nasogastric tubes, wound care, drain care, cardiac monitoring, monitoring lab values and reporting critical values, pain management, NIH stoke monitoring, admitting patients, discharging patients, calling for physician consults, monitoring for change in condition and notifying physicians. As a floor nurse, my patient ratio was 6:1 and as charge nurse it was 3:1. As charge nurse, I assigned patients to appropriate rooms, made nursing assignments, assisted floor nurses with tasks, resolved patient complaints and rapid assessments of changes in patient’s condition. Show less
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Supplemental Healthcare
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Registered Nurse
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Nov 2011 - Sep 2014
As a charge nurse at the Harris County Jail, a ninety-bed infirmary with issues ranging from acute to chronic conditions. I played a key role on an interdisciplinary team and actively participated in treatment plans for patients with a broad range of medical and mental health conditions. I oversaw licensed vocational nurses, medical assistants and other registered nurses. I admitted patients, performed intake assessments, triaged patients, responded to medical emergencies, ensured physicians’ orders were properly executed, ensured patients received consults, and arranged outside hospital appointments. Show less
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Supplemental Health Care
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United States
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Staffing and Recruiting
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700 & Above Employee
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Licensed Practical Nurse
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Jan 2009 - Feb 2012
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Education
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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Bachelor of Science - Nursing, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse