CHRISTINA JANKE BHSC, BScN, RN
Cameron
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven Registered Nurse with 9 years of experience in Emergency Medicine at Ross Memorial Hospital and 6 years of management opporunities. Committed to enhancing workflows and patient safety while fostering an environment that supports high-quality care delivery. Proven ability to lead teams effectively and implement innovative solutions that improve patient outcomes. Strong advocate for continuous improvement in healthcare practices, ensuring optimal care delivery in fast-paced settings.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager of ICU, Respiratory, Patient Flow
Ross Memorial Hospital
01.2021 - Current
- Successfully implemented Electronic Medical Response (EMR) change management in ICU
- Coordinated 25 patient transfers from GTA to RMH during COVID
- Developed and Managed Satellite ICU
- Boosted employee morale and reduced turnover through welcoming New Graduate Initiative
- Successfully manage budgets to be within 1% variance
- Managed and motivated employees during code grey
- Analyzed performance metrics to identify trends, implementing data-driven solutions for operational challenges.
Transitional Care Connector
Ross Memorial Hospital
08.2019 - 01.2021
- Provided leadership and support to the Assess & Restore Mobile Team
- Coordinated and improved patient flow throughout Ross Memorial Hospital
- Lead discharge support meetings to ensure high resource discharges were smooth and successful
- Successfully managed and coordinated the Lakeland Village retirement project
- Collaborated with Community Paramedics for pilot project
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Ross Memorial Hospital
08.2010 - 08.2019
- Optimized patient flow within the Emergency Department during my role as Team Leader.
- Mentored nurses on best practices for emergency response and patient assessment techniques.
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Reduced patient wait times by efficiently triaging patients based on acuity levels and prioritizing urgent cases.
- Promoted a safe and supportive environment for both patients and staff members by adhering to infection control protocols, maintaining equipment, and following safety guidelines.
- Contributed to the creation of a positive work culture within the Emergency Department by actively participating in team-building activities, offering constructive feedback, celebrating successes, and fostering a sense of camaraderie among colleagues.
Patient Flow Coordinator
Ross Memorial Hospital
05.2019 - 06.2019
- Worked at creating a Discharge Planning Tool to ensure discharge communication between the different health professionals and patient/families were consistent and efficient
- Positively impacted patient flow throughout Ross Memorial Hospital while seamlessly integrating with the different health professionals
- Successfully assisted in reducing the acute length of stay by 2.8 days
- Successfully assisted in increasing the total number of discharges by 65% on acute floors
Medical and Radiation Oncology
Princess Margaret Hospital
01.2010 - 03.2010
- Administered and monitored therapeutic interventions and regimes
- Developed competence in advocating for patients and their families
- 288 hours
Occupational Health Unit
Toronto General Hospital
09.2009 - 12.2009
- Performed health assessments on healthcare workers who were experiencing an illness
- Participated in the preparation and application of the H1N1 campaign
- 312 hours
Geriatric Mental Health
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
04.2009 - 06.2009
- Established therapeutic relationships with clients by providing a comfortable environment
- Actively engaged clients in order to foster a renewed sense of hope
- 112 hours
Medical Surgery, Ward 17S
Mount Sinai Hospital
03.2009 - 04.2009
- Performed complete head to toe assessments on patients with various medical conditions
- Prioritized complex patient care efficiently and effectively
- 115 hours
Paediatrics, Ward 5B
The Hospital for Sick Children
01.2009 - 02.2009
- Collaborated with a multi-functional team to provide family centered care to children and their families with complex medical needs
- Enhanced technical skills while following the RNAO best practice guidelines
- 134 hours
Postpartum
Women's College Hospital
10.2008 - 12.2008
- Supported families during life transitions
- Performed physical assessments on mothers and infants
- 72 hours
Geriatric Rehabilitation
Toronto Rehabilitation Institute
09.2008 - 10.2008
- Provided patient-centered care to stroke rehabilitation patients
- Attentively listened to patients and their family struggles, concerns, and experiences
- 72 hours
Education
Honours Bachelor of Health Science - Health Science
McMaster University
Hamilton, ONBachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Toronto, Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing
Toronto, ON01.2010
Skills
- Team leadership
- Time management
- Decision-making
- Goal setting
- Relationship building
Certification
- College of Nurses of Ontario Member January 2008-Present
- BLS and ACLS Certification, Heart and Stroke Foundation May 2018
- PALS Certification, Heart and Stroke Foundation May 2018
- TNCC Certification, Emergency Nurses Association May 2012
- Coronary Care 2, Loyalist College December 2012
- Coronary Care 1, Loyalist College December 2010
Timeline
Manager of ICU, Respiratory, Patient Flow
Ross Memorial Hospital
01.2021 - Current
Transitional Care Connector
Ross Memorial Hospital
08.2019 - 01.2021
Patient Flow Coordinator
Ross Memorial Hospital
05.2019 - 06.2019
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Ross Memorial Hospital
08.2010 - 08.2019
Medical and Radiation Oncology
Princess Margaret Hospital
01.2010 - 03.2010
Occupational Health Unit
Toronto General Hospital
09.2009 - 12.2009
Geriatric Mental Health
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
04.2009 - 06.2009
Medical Surgery, Ward 17S
Mount Sinai Hospital
03.2009 - 04.2009
Paediatrics, Ward 5B
The Hospital for Sick Children
01.2009 - 02.2009
Postpartum
Women's College Hospital
10.2008 - 12.2008
Geriatric Rehabilitation
Toronto Rehabilitation Institute
09.2008 - 10.2008
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Toronto, Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing
Honours Bachelor of Health Science - Health Science
McMaster University