Position Sought:

Christina L. Freeman
Finksburg, MD 21048 | christinafreeman1129@yahoo.com | 443-326-6687

EDUCATION
Carroll Community College Westminster, MD
Major: Nursing (R.N.) Graduating May 2017

PRACTICUM
Carroll County Health Department Westminster, MD
Engaged patient in the treatment process of Tuberculosis using direct observational therapy (DOT)
Educated and administered adult immunizations such as Varicella, Hepatitis B, Tetanus, etc.
Observed child development assessments on pre-term developmentally/cognitively delayed infants
Reviewed rabies pre and post assessment and care
Observed and participated in Reproductive Health Clinic (men and women)- shadowed nurse through
intake process, patient assessment, annual exams, STD testing and HIV testing
Taught community members hazards of smoking and provide options for cessation
Utilized language interpreter, therapeutic communication skills, and understanding of cultural differences for
appropriate patient care
Attended Naloxone administration and shelter training for employee health services
Reviewed cases and contacted sites for a plan of action regarding food borne illnesses, and respiratory or
gastrointestinal outbreaks
Participated in community outreach activities- HIV education to college students

CLINICAL TRAINING/SKILLS
Under supervision of RN at: Lorien, Mt. Airy, Northwest, Johns Hopkins, Carroll Lutheran Village, Carroll Hospital,
St. Agnes, Howard County General
Total patient health history and including vital signs, mental status, respiratory, cardiac, and neurological
assessments
Documentation of assessment in electronic systems such as Epic
Perform accurate and successful medication administration including PO medications, subcutaneous and
intramuscular injections, IV, rectal and medications through PEG tube
Provide direct patient care including personal hygiene, ambulation, feeding, deep suctioning, and
tracheostomy care
Educate patients and families on medications, disease process, health promotion, and diagnostic testing
Identify changes in patient status; utilize critical thinking to report and provide rapid response
Collaborate with health care professionals to plan, manage, and evaluate treatments in acute care setting
Discuss illnesses and appropriate treatments with patients and family members in supportive manner
Experienced in providing change of shift report to guarantee continuity of care

ACTIVITIES AND HONORS

Alpha Delta Nu Honor Society~ Completed Cap Stone Project through Carroll County Tech Center.
Provided information regarding how to stage and provide proper wound care
Mentor for new student nurse~ Provided support, advice, and studying techniques to help get through
nursing school successfully

Service Learning Hours:

Blood Pressure Screening- North Carroll Senior and Community Center (functional elderly)
Health Fair- Elmer Wolfe Elementary School (Grades K-5)
Vision Screening- Churchville Presbyterian Nursery & Day Care (ages 3-5)

WORK HISTORY
Hooked Ocean City, MD
Waitress 2016
While providing customer service, improved time management, interpersonal, and team work skills