Christine Greene
Aurora
Summary
Experienced Nurse Practitioner with 25 years in acute care, specializing in complex critical patient management. Demonstrates strong critical thinking and decision-making skills. Focused on enhancing patient care through strategic prioritization and effective time management, delivering impactful solutions in high-stress environments.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner-Solid Organ Transplant
University of Chicago Medical Center
Chicago
03.2025 - Current
- Managed high-acuity caseload of pre- and post-transplant patients in inpatient and outpatient settings.
- Collaborated with transplant surgeons, hepatologists, nephrologists, pharmacists, and social workers to coordinate care continuum.
- Oversaw complex immunosuppression management and provided longitudinal post-operative care.
Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner
Advocate Health Care
Oak Lawn
02.2025 - Current
- Delivered remote cross coverage for over 180 patients in tertiary care setting.
- Led rapid response team to address critical patient needs efficiently.
Nurse Practitioner
HSHS Medical Group
Springfield
03.2018 - Current
- Exhibited proficiency as a Critical Care Nurse Practitioner with skills and accomplishments showcased in completing admissions, thorough rounding, seamless cross-cover responsibilities, and proficient execution of nocturnist roles.
- Ensured electronic health records were always up-to-date, leading to 100% compliance and improved continuity of care.
- Consistently delivered high-quality care by staying current on hospital medicine advancements and incorporating best practices into daily patient care.
- Demonstrated versatility in cross-covering patients during night shifts, effectively managing a wide range of medical conditions and complex Comorbidities including those with acute exacerbations of chronic illnesses, acute myocardial infarction, sepsis, decompensated congestive heart failure, cardiac arrhythmias and respiratory distress.
Nurse Practitioner
UPMC Medical Center
Pittsburgh
04.2017 - 12.2019
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance efficiency of nocturnal patient care, reducing response times and improving overall hospital and ICU workflows.
- Designed and implemented an innovative staffing model integrating the utilization of advanced practice providers as nocturnists within the hospital setting.
- Spearheaded the development of the APP staffing model and played a key role in training the APP's to ensure seamless integration and optimal performance within the nocturnist role.
Cardiology Nurse Practitioner
Vidant Medical Center
Greeneville
12.2015 - 03.2017
- Participated in cardiology grand rounds, contributed to multidisciplinary care plans, and assisted in the development and implementation of clinical protocols and guideline directed medical therapy.
- Specialized in the management of critically ill patients in the intensive care unit and ensured optimal patient outcomes and patient safety.
- Acknowledged for consistently demonstrating meticulous attention to detail, accuracy, and thoroughness in electronic health record (EHR) charting.
Nurse Consultant
Professional Medical Consultants
Aurora
02.2012 - 12.2015
- Established Secure Care program serving as a bridge for the seamless transition from hospital to skilled nursing rehab, resulting in a notable reduction in hospital length of stay and hospital readmissions.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, leading to a 20% decrease in hospital readmissions.
- Successfully integrated cutting edge technology to enable continuous and remote telemetry monitoring of cardiac patients, enhancing patient care and ensuring optimal outcomes during the rehabilitation process.
Emergency Nurse Practitioner
Greater Elgin Emergency Specialists
Elgin
01.2008 - 04.2010
- Implemented streamlined triage protocols, reducing patient wait times and improving overall Emergency Room efficiency.
- Led efforts in identifying acute myocardial infarction cases by implementing a systematic approach to early recognition and diagnosis.
Lead Nurse Practitioner
Take Care Health Systems
Aurora
10.2006 - 05.2008
- Launched first retail health clinic, enhancing access to high-quality patient-centered care for community.
- Oversaw daily operations of retail health clinic, ensuring efficient workflow and quality standard adherence.
- Collaborated with local organizations to promote clinic services, increasing patient referrals and expanding reach to underserved communities.
Lead Cardiology Nurse Practitioner
Rush Copley Medical Center
Aurora
05.2003 - 12.2006
- Successfully led and managed the operations of the outpatient heart failure clinic, overseeing patient care, instituting guideline directed medical therapy and significantly reducing hospital readmissions.
- Supported the professional development of family practice residents and NP students through tailored preceptorships during clinical rotations.
- Maintained compliance with regulatory standards and accreditation requirements specific to cardiology.
- Developed and implemented guideline based management protocols for congestive heart failure and coronary artery disease and ensured adherence to quality measures.
Cardiology Nurse Practitioner
Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital
Downers Grove
05.2000 - 10.2003
- Decreased hospital readmission rate by 25% through successful implementation of guideline based management protocols for CHF and CAD.
- Implemented strategies for early ambulation after cardiac catheterization, resulting in a decrease in post-procedure complications and a reduction in hospital length of stay.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to streamline data collection processes, enhancing compliance with Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) Registry standards.
- Participated in committees focused on Cardiovascular Continuous Quality Improvement (CV CQI) and American Heart Association (AHA) 'Get With The Guidelines,' demonstrating governance expertise.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, IllinoisMasters of Science - Nursing
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, IllinoisSkills
- Transplant coordination
- Cardiology expertise
- Clinical critical care
- Resuscitation techniques
- Accurate assessment
- Regulatory compliance
- Triage prioritization
- Quality improvement
- Operational efficiency
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
Certification
- Adult Nurse Practitioner- Acute Care and Primary Care, ANCC, 08/01/27
- BLS
- ACLS
Awards And Scholarships
- Healthcare Service Excellence, HSHS St John's Hospital, 05/01/24
- Healthcare Provider of the Year, Onyx Healthcare, 12/01/20
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner-Solid Organ Transplant
University of Chicago Medical Center
03.2025 - Current
Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner
Advocate Health Care
02.2025 - Current
Nurse Practitioner
HSHS Medical Group
03.2018 - Current
Nurse Practitioner
UPMC Medical Center
04.2017 - 12.2019
Cardiology Nurse Practitioner
Vidant Medical Center
12.2015 - 03.2017
Nurse Consultant
Professional Medical Consultants
02.2012 - 12.2015
Emergency Nurse Practitioner
Greater Elgin Emergency Specialists
01.2008 - 04.2010
Lead Nurse Practitioner
Take Care Health Systems
10.2006 - 05.2008
Lead Cardiology Nurse Practitioner
Rush Copley Medical Center
05.2003 - 12.2006
Cardiology Nurse Practitioner
Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital
05.2000 - 10.2003
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Northern Illinois University
Masters of Science - Nursing
Northern Illinois University