Adelle Christianson
Mentor
Summary
Surgical Services Coordinator at Riverview Health with expertise in patient care coordination and staff training. Proven track record in optimizing workflows and enhancing care quality through effective collaboration and medical record auditing. Committed to delivering exceptional surgical services while ensuring compliance with procedural standards.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Services Coordinator
Riverview Health
Crookston
05.2015 - Current
- Led patient care teams in delivering high-quality nursing services.
- Staffing for multiple departments including surgery, same day surgery, infusion center, and sterilization.
- Collaborating closely with surgeons on specialized requirements or equipment/supplies.
- Coordinate efforts with supply chain and various representatives to deliver special instruments and supplies to operating room
- Facilitate ongoing staff education and establish inservices for enhanced training.
- Evaluated nursing practices to improve workflow efficiency and care quality.
- Conduct regular audits of medical records to ensure accuracy and completeness of documentation.
- Train new nurses and implement structured orientation processes.
- Circulate in operating rooms during limited staffing
- Deliver patient education regarding pre-operative and post-operative care
- Collaborate with various departments throughout hospital on issues or inquiries regarding surgical services/infusion department.
- Coordinate efforts with Joint Commission to uphold proper procedural standards.
MDS Coordinator and Charge Nurse
Pioneer Memorial Care Center
Erskine
02.2014 - 04.2015
- Coordinated MDS assessments and care plans for patient admissions and discharges.
- In charge of daily staffing.
- Collaborated with physicians during monthly rounding
- On-call for staff inquiries regarding patient issues
- Intake of new patients
- Provided patient and family education and support daily
- Conducted assessments to determine the resident's functional and cognitive abilities, as well as their level of care needs.
Circulating Registered Nurse in Surgery
Altru Health
Grand Forks
07.2012 - 02.2014
- Coordinated patient care activities in the operating room environment.
- Monitored surgical instruments and equipment for functionality and sterility.
- Assisted surgeons by providing necessary tools during procedures.
- Communicated with surgical team to ensure smooth workflow and patient safety.
- Prepared operating room prior to surgeries, ensuring all supplies were available.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to maintain a sterile and safe environment.
- Demonstrated flexibility in responding quickly and efficiently during emergency situations.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northland Community And Technical College
East Grand Forks, MN05-2012
Skills
- Patient care coordination
- Surgical supply management
- Medical record auditing
- Staff training
- Workflow optimization
- Team collaboration
- Great staff and surgeon relationships
Accomplishments
- Named Riverview's employee of the month July 2024 and Riverview's employee of the year for 2024.
Certification
- CNOR
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Surgical Services Coordinator
Riverview Health
05.2015 - Current
MDS Coordinator and Charge Nurse
Pioneer Memorial Care Center
02.2014 - 04.2015
Circulating Registered Nurse in Surgery
Altru Health
07.2012 - 02.2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northland Community And Technical College