Christine Mahloch
Tucson
Summary
Very skilled LPN with 29+ years of experience in Long Term Care, Admissions, Supervisor, Prison/Jails, Methadone Clinic and dispensing of medications. A proactive problem-solver, an advocate for our patients/Residents. Organization of paperwork and the unit. Not Bilingual.
Overview
1
1
Certification
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Nurse LPN
Park Avenue Healthcare
Tucson, AZ
01.2025 - Current
- Keep unit organized. Stock, layout our shift (Noc) and. dayshift assessments. Stock unit with supplies and handle extra tasks assigned by Managment. Help my CNA's. with tasks, like answering call-lights and meeting. patient needs. Jack of all. trades. Work as an "unofficial" type supervisor role. Train and educate Nurses when they have questions or an issue. Maintaining a safe space and shift for fellow employees and Residents. Following established rules and regulations put forth by the Arizona state board of nursing.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients, following established protocols and ensuring accurate documentation
- Assessed patient conditions and reported any changes or concerns to the healthcare team
- Provided direct patient care.
- Performed routine diagnostic tests.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations by providing immediate medical assistance as required.
- Utilized electronic health record (EHR) system for accurate documentation of patient assessments
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards.
- Provided emotional support to patients during difficult times.
- Assisted in the orientation process for new LPN staff members
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information.
- Willing to relocate to: Green Valley, AZ - Sierra Vista, AZ - Tucson, AZ
MAT Clinic Nurse - Dispensing and Recovery House Supervisor
Pascua Yaqui Tribe - New Beginnings (MAT)
Tucson, AZ
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Dispensing of Methadone and other related Medications per Doctors orders.
- Managing the Female and Male Drug Recovery Houses.
- Maintaining proper counts of Medications in the safe.
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Sandstone of Tucson
Tucson, AZ
03.2024 - 01.2025
- Floor Nurse, long term care/ Behavioral/ Lock Down, Alzheimer unit, Float Nurse.
Admissions Nurse, Supervisor & Floor Nurse
Pueblo Springs Rehabilitation Center
Tucson, AZ
06.2022 - 10.2024
- I have worn many hats as a Nurse at Pueblo Springs, Admissions Nurse, Night Supervisor, Floor Nurse and helping write Admissions care plans and assisting nurses in their training.
Night Supervisor
Sandstone of Tucson
Tucson, AZ
09.2021 - 09.2022
- Supervised a team of LPNs and nursing assistants, ensuring high-quality patient care and adherence to medical protocols.
- Provided direct patient care as needed.
LPN Charge Nurse
Mountain View Health & Rehabilitation
Tucson, AZ
07.2020 - 12.2021
- Weekend Baylor position on a Long term locked Alzheimer's dementia
LPN Charge Nurse
Haven of Globe
Globe, AZ
09.2019 - 07.2020
- LPN (Traveling) Staff Nurse working the following units Medicare, Skilled, Lock down
LPN Charge Nurse
Villa Campana Rehabilitation Hospital
Tucson, AZ
05.2018 - 06.2019
- LPN Charge Nurse on LTC unit.
- Villa Campana went out of business and is currently closed.
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Corizon Healthcare
Tucson, AZ
11.2013 - 05.2018
- Infirmary Nurse at Arizona State Prison working with inmates, some very dangerous. Working by myself on a unit in very stressful situations at times.
- Provided medical care and treatment to inmates within a correctional facility
- Responded promptly to medical emergencies and provided immediate care
- Educated inmates about their health conditions, medications, and self-care techniques.
- Collaborated with security staff to maintain a safe environment for both staff members and inmates.
- Developed relationships of trust with incarcerated individuals while maintaining professional boundaries
- Educated correctional officers on basic first aid techniques in emergency situations until medical personnel arrives.
- Responded effectively to crisis situations involving violent or aggressive behavior from inmates
- Maintained a calm demeanor while handling challenging situations within a high-stress environment
- Admission Nurse. Night Manager.
Triage Nurse LPN
CONMED
Tucson, AZ
02.2009 - 09.2012
- Maintaining Health of incoming Patients waiting for trial on various crimes.
- Maintaining Strict Safety measures and Jail Protocols.
- Standing up for the rights of staff and incoming (awaiting) trial patients/Prisoners
- Dispensing Medication as Prescribed.
- Detailed Documentation of Health Records.
Education
Nursing - LPN
Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ01-1997
Skills
- Nursing shift supervisor experience
- Regulatory compliance
- Patient condition reporting
- Medication safety procedure implementation
- Computer skills
- Wound care
- Charge nurse experience
- Alzheimer's Care
- Attention to detail
- Methadone Clinic experience
- Past history of MDS forms
- Medication administration
- Tube Feeding
- IV Experience, Insertion of peripheral lines, Programming of IV pumps Dressing changes (10 years)
- Assisted living experience
- Managing patient records
- Electronic health records (EHR) management
- Skilled nursing facility experience
- Nursing home experience
- IV Certified
- Patient interaction
- Chronic disease management
- Catheterization (10 years)
- Teamwork
- Caregiving documentation requirements
- Assisting with ADLs
- Nursing management experience
- Rehabilitation center experience
- Working with individuals with chronic illnesses
- Clinical documentation
- CMS regulatory compliance
- Med cart stocking and Maintenance
- Report preparation
- Patient Care
- Team leadership
- Preceptor
- Corrections facility medical clinic
- Medicare regulations
- Vital Signs
- First aid and CPR
- Behavioral health
- Nursing
- Resident records
- LPN
- Care documentation
- Long term care
- Time management
- Personal protective equipment (PPE) use
- Client file management
- PointClickCare Experience
- Patient education
- Infection control
- Isolation precautions
- Hand hygiene
- Phlebotomy
- Problem Solver
- Driving
- Work ethic
- Communication skills
- EMR systems
- Venipuncture
- Administering oral medications
- Charge experience
- CPR
- Geriatrics
- Documentation review
- HIPAA
- Data collection
- Leadership
- Dementia care
- Writing skills
- Documentation review (10 years)
- Clinical documentation standards
- Experience administering injections
- Collecting samples for laboratory testing
- Supervising Experience
- Long-term care facility experience
- Dementia and Alzheimer's management
- PointClickCare
- Clinical team leadership
- Hospice & palliative medicine
- Aseptic technique
- Computer operation
- Compassionate and patient
- Calm and composed
- Mentoring and coaching
- Patient care
- Staff supervision
- HIPAA compliance
- Staff training
- Patient assessment
- Staff management
- Direct patient care
- Patient advocacy
- Quality improvement
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Staff education and training
- Duty delegation
- Personal integrity
- Patient management
- Care plan management
- Rapport building
- Medication distribution
- Plan of action implementation
- Patient care standards
- Nursing expertise
- Issue resolution
- Documenting observations
- Nursing care coordination
- Ethical practice
- Patient care assignment
- Indirect patient care
- Medical record auditing
- Heavy lifting
- Training and development
- Clinical instruction
- Medical records management
- Friendly and outgoing
- Verbal and written communication
- Goal driven
- Safety and security procedures
- Patient record auditing
- Charting and documenting
- Evidence-based nursing
- Patient admitting
- Healthcare technology
- Nurse and CNA supervision
- Critical thinking
- Medication and IV administration
- Training staff
- Student precepting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Compassionate and caring
- Documentation
- Patient care assessment
- Certified in CPR/AED
Certification
- IV Certification Current
- Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) March 1997 to Present
- Driver's License January 1986 to January 2034 No tickets or accidents.
- Fingerprint Card September 2025 to September 2031 2019E09508
- CPR March 2024 to March 2028 #271261815363
- LPN February 1997 to April 2027
Languages
English - Fluent
Awards
Non-Uniformed Employee of the Quarter October 2017 Given to me by the Department of Corrections, Outstanding Performance May 2015 Outstanding performance given to me by the Department of Corrections for handling myself and the situation that transpired during a riot with major injuries.
Additional Information
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
MAT Clinic Nurse - Dispensing and Recovery House Supervisor
Pascua Yaqui Tribe - New Beginnings (MAT)
05.2025 - 08.2025
Charge Nurse LPN
Park Avenue Healthcare
01.2025 - Current
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Sandstone of Tucson
03.2024 - 01.2025
Admissions Nurse, Supervisor & Floor Nurse
Pueblo Springs Rehabilitation Center
06.2022 - 10.2024
Night Supervisor
Sandstone of Tucson
09.2021 - 09.2022
LPN Charge Nurse
Mountain View Health & Rehabilitation
07.2020 - 12.2021
LPN Charge Nurse
Haven of Globe
09.2019 - 07.2020
LPN Charge Nurse
Villa Campana Rehabilitation Hospital
05.2018 - 06.2019
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Corizon Healthcare
11.2013 - 05.2018
Triage Nurse LPN
CONMED
02.2009 - 09.2012
Nursing - LPN
Pima Community College