1. PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
LICENSES
SKILL HIGHLIGHTS
CHRISTOPHER FRIEDRICHS
1401 Collinsdale Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45230 | H: (513) 257-2525 | C: (513) 348-6565 |
cristoloro@gmail.com
There are two things that have influenced my philosophy of nursing: the book "If Disney Ran Your
Hospital" and the movie "Patch Adams". I strongly believe in delivering care on a personal level using
humor frequently to aid in healing and in education. I understand most people are visual learners so I
draw pictures and diagrams of surgeries, wounds, and physiological processes so my patients can
better understand their individual disease processes. I see my patients as a whole, not just as a
disease or condition. I take the time to get to know them, their family, friends, interests, likes and
dislikes. I draw on over 15 years of diverse experiences within the medical spectrum and continue to
learn and grow everyday.
TNCC - Trauma Nurse Core Course
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) Audit
Trauma Care after Resuscitation (TCAR)
Course in Advance Trauma Nursing (CATN)
Critical Care Certified Registered Nurse (CCRN)
Health and wellness expertise
Medication administration
expert
Skilled in conducting physical
examinations
BAC screening/drug screen
collection
Vascular care understanding
ELNEC training (End-Of-
Life-Care)
Skilled cardiac care nurse
Geriatric treatment knowledge
Psych and mental health care
proficiency
Broad medical terminology
knowledge
Budgeting expertise
Diagnostic tools experience
BAC screen/drug screen
collection ability
Culturally sensitive
Strong medical ethic
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
(ACLS) certification
Computerized charting specialist
Enthusiastic caregiver
Diabetes, Hospice and Stroke
Patient Care
Familiarity with disease
management programs
Wound cleaning/care expertise
Infection control standards
expert
Flow sheet charting

2. SKILLS
Acute and rehabilitative care
IV drug therapy management
Mobility assistance
Colostomy care familiarity
Gastroenteral nutrition
education
Body mechanics knowledge
Hematology testing aptitude
Medical clinical procedures
comprehension
Talented in minor surgery
assistance
Specimen collection/processing
proficiency
Sterilization techniques mastery
Wound care specialist
OR and ER experience
Neurological
I have experience with Intraventricular monitors and drains. Lycox monitoring.
Stroke evaluation and treatment. Seizure identification, precaution, and
treatment. EEG monitoring. Advanced neurological assessments. Post
neurosurgical care i.e craniotomies, ventricular drain placements,
embolizations, etc. Moreover, managing acute delirium and psychosis. Alcohol
withdrawal and CIWA monitoring. And all medications utilized in these
practices.
Cardiovascular
I have cared for the cardiac patient through many scenarios. ECG and 12 lead
ECG interpretation along with laboratory values interpretation. Treatment for
an abnormal ECG. External and Internal pacing. Cardioverting and
defribrillation as warranted. I am ACLS and BLS certified and have
managed/assisted in a multitude of code situations. Served on the Rapid
Response Team. Utilized vasopressor therapy. Titration of these medications for
desired effects. Examples (Levophed, Neosynephrine, Dopamine, Dobutamine,
Vasopressin, Nitroglycerin, Vasotec, Nipride, Nicardipine, Esmolol, etc.) Also post
operative care of a patient with an implanted pacer and/or defibrillator.
Interrogating paced rhythms and identifying dysrythmias due to malfunction.
Utilization of SCUF therapy in fluid overload situations. Post operative care of
CABG or any vascular or bypass surgeries and cardiac catheterizations. Sheath
and lytics line managements along with ECOS therapy. Care of patients after
a variety of vascular or by pass surgeries. Management of post cardiac arrest
cooling therapies.
Respiratory
Familiarity with non invasive to invasive therapies. Nasal Cannula, Venturi
Mask, Non Rebreather, BiPap, CPAP, Opti Flo cannulas, and mechanical
ventilation. Well versed in all ventilator modes and the conditions they treat.
Supplemental therapies like nitric oxide, proning, and bronchoscopies, as well.
Managing different airways from oral, king, nasal tracheal, and tracheal.
Tracheostomy care and maintenance. Management of ARDS, pneumonia, and
ALI. Up to date on current practice through ARDS.net. Supportive therapies like
PPD, EZ PAP, IS and splinting techniques.
Gastro-Intestinal
Worked with multiple abdominal surgeries, recovery, and transitional care.
Utilization and placement of Salem Sumps and small bore feeding tubes. Care
and maintenance of PEG, Jejunostomy, and G/J tubes. Monitoring nutrition
parameters and proper selection of tube feed and/or TPN related to different
conditions and disease states. Management of ileostomies and colostomies.
Complex wound care associated with abdominal surgeries including open
abdomens, multiple drains, VAC therapy, skin grafts, and fistula management.

3. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Maintaining a bowel regimen as well as utilization of rectal pouches/tubes.
Genito-Urinary
Familiar with urological surgeries. Use of multiple types of catheters. Bladder
scanning. Bladders irrigations. Diagnosing and treatment of kidney failure.
Utilization and maintenance of continuous renal replacement therapies via
NxStage and Prisma systems. Management and treatment of DI and SIADH.
Skin/Musculoskeletal
Experienced with all orthopedic surgeries. Managing traction and external
fixators, as well as pin site care. Able to splint fractures using Ortho Glass.
Utilizing CPM machine and hot/cold therapies. Advanced skin assessments.
Complex wound care. Assessing for compartment syndrome and treatment.
Use of Braden scale and pressure reducing techniques.
Infectious Disease
Obtaining multiple cultures from multiple sites. Interpreting culture results and
assigning appropriate antibiotics. Understand different forms of isolation and
their usage. Differentiating between community vs hospital vs ventilator
acquired pneumonia.
I also have extensive experience in caring for the pre and post operative
trauma patient.
07/2004 to 07/2015 Critical Care ICU Registered Nurse
UC Health － Cincinnati, Ohio
04/2007 to 12/2007 Registered Nurse
Mercy Health Systems － Cincinnati, Ohio
03/2003 to 07/2004 Emergency Room Technician
University Hospital － Cincinnati, Ohio
08/2002 to 03/2003 Emergency Room Technician
Saint Luke Hospital － Fort Thomas, Kentucky
05/2001 to 01/2003 Transporter
Saint Luke Hospital － Fort Thomas, Kentucky
Transported patients, specimens, and supplies. Set up all patient traction.
01/2002 to 05/2002 Morgue Assistant
Saint Luke Hospital － Fort Thomas, Kentucky
I would assist with autopsies. The process would begin with preparing the
body. Taking pertinent pictures of wounds, tattoos, or other markings/injuries.
The physician and I would open the chest with a Y incision then cut open the
rib cage. I would remove the stomach, small and large bowel, and rectum. I
would dissect those looking for pills, undigested food, blood, and disease
pathology. The physician removes and dissects the thoracic cavity organs. I
would then peel the skin off the skull and cut open the skull using a saw. I
would remove the brain, dura mater, and sinuses. After this I would collect
blood, urine, and vitreous samples. When finished all remaining parts were
returned to the empty body cavity and I sutured the body and scalp shut and
prepared it for funeral home pick-up. Depending on the circumstances I would
also help dissect bones and the spinal column. Slides were made of tissue from
several organs. The case was then dictated.
2004 Diploma: Nursing
The Christ Hospital School of Nursing － Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
2002 N/A: Bio-Chemistry
University of Cincinnati － Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
1999 High School Diploma: General
Anderson High School － Cincinnati, Ohio, USA