Christine B.

About Christine

I am a recently retired RN, new to Arizona. I THOUGHT I was ready for early retirement but I find that I miss my patients and their families far too much to completely retire. I specialized in dialysis nursing (kidney failure) and spent 15 - 20 hours per week with each of my patients. They knew as much about me and my family as I knew about them and their families. I treasured those long-term, trusting relationships. So I am now in search of the right part-time position as a caregiver and companion. I truly enjoy the teaching aspect of caregiving; ensuring that physician and hospital instructions are truly tailored to you and that they are easily understood by you and your family. I am happy to help with managing your medications, treatments, or dietary restrictions and relating how those variables can impact how fast you recover/how you feel on a daily basis. Some people want to know everything and some only want the basics - it's a personal choice and I'm there to make it easy and comfortable for both you and your family. I am a pet lover so please don't worry about your animal(s) - I'll be more than pleased to help with them also. We can spoil them together! I will be happy to drive you to your physician/hospital visits, communicate your health status/ medical needs to family members, assist with medications, grocery shopping, etc. My goal is that we benefit from knowing each other. Whatever you need, I'll be there.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Experience & Education

Certification in Training and Development

Jan 2008 - Oct 2016

Jan 2008 - Oct 2016

Certified in e-Learning

Jan 2010 - Oct 2016

Jan 2010 - Oct 2016

Volunteer and Board Member

May 1993 - Oct 2014

Special Equestrians

Volunteered for 23 years at this non-profit performing all aspects of patient care and assisting patients with disabilities to achieve their best possible outcome. Board member responsible for ensuring clients were well-matched to our therapy programs and board was responsible for the financial responsibility of all programs.

May 1993 - Oct 2014

Safety Associate and Global Training Manager - Drug Safety

Jun 1996 - Jun 2014

Bristol-Myers Squibb, Johnson&Johnson, Otsuka

Monitored the safety of medications on a worldwide basis. Worked with patients and staff to evaluate and report adverse events to the FDA. Developed and maintained all department curricula. Developed and delivered New Hire Orientation programs for three pharma companies.

Jun 1996 - Jun 2014

Certified Nephrology Nurse

Jan 1989 - Jan 2011

Jan 1989 - Jan 2011

University of Delaware

Jan 1995 - Jan 1995

Jan 1995 - Jan 1995

Volunteer and Board Member

Jan 1991 - May 1993

Churchville Nature Center

Board member - fundraising and management, volunteer management, assist at all events.

Jan 1991 - May 1993

Dialysis Nurse, Extended Care Supervisor

Jun 1980 - Jun 1988

NW Kidney Center, Seattle, WA

Developed and delivered dialysis-related training to physicians and nurses on a global basis. Administered all aspects of quality care for all patients in a large dialysis center.

Jun 1980 - Jun 1988

Staff Nurse, Charge Nurse

Jul 1975 - Feb 1980

Providence Hospital, Seattle, WA

Five years experience on a general medical-surgical floor with an emphasis on respiratory conditions. Provided all aspects of patient care. Supervised LPNs and RNs. Relief charge nurse.

Jul 1975 - Feb 1980

Seattle Central Community College

Jan 1972 - Jan 1975

Jan 1972 - Jan 1975

Reviews (1)

May 2017

Diane M.

Verified Review

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