1. CHRISTINE SUSAN ROPPELT
5815 Morningside, Parma, Ohio 44129
Home: 216-773-9375 • Cell: 216-773-9375
tantechrissy@juno.com
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Five years laboratory experience in area of Microbiology and Immunology. Eight years nursing experience in areas of
urology, home care, hospice and palliative medicine and infectious disease. Have both inpatient and outpatient area
background. Three years teaching experience at community college.
LICENSES
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification valid until 9/2016
Registered Nurse Practitioner, State of Ohio, License number 331082
SKILL HIGHLIGHTS
Vac dressings Vaccine administration
PICC/Mediport access and care Chemotherapy administration, previous experience
Peritoneal Dialysis, previous experience
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PUBLICATION
08/2015
Douglas H. Pogue, Christine Schomisch Moravec, CHRISTINE ROPPELT, Candice H.Disch, Michael D.Cressman and
Meredith Bond: "Effect of lovastatin on cholesterol content of cardiac and red blood cell membranes in normal and
cardiomyopathic hamsters." JPET.273:863-869, 1995.
CLEVELAND CLINIC INFECTIOUS DISEASE OUTPATIENT DEPARTMENT
Cleveland, Ohio
02/2012 to 01/2015
Provide outpatient care of patients with confirmed or suspected infectious disease as well as prophylactic care
for transplant and travel patients.
Administration, documentation and charging of vaccines, IV antibiotics and other procedures given.
Maintenance of vaccine stocks, clinical logs and patient information sheets.
Coordination of care to patients receiving IV antibiotics primarily in home or outside care facility.
CLEVELAND CLINIC HOSPICE AND PALLIATE MEDICINE INPATIENT UNIT
Cleveland, Ohio
Professional Nurse Level III, RN 10/2008 to 02/2012
Provide primary nursing care to palliative patients and end of life care to hospice patients.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to develop strategies and care plans for patients.
Offer emotional support and education for patients, family and friends of patients.
Give basic post-mortem care.
Committee involvement to improve patient experiences and nursing quality.
Present at Palliative Medicine Conference 2011 to help promote Cleveland Clinic and share palliate medicine
experiences with caregivers worldwide.
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL HOME HEALTHCARE
Cleveland, Ohio
RN Case Manager 04/2008 to 10/2008
Admit and discharge patients to home care services, develop plans of care, coordinate needed care from other
healthcare workers within the system, provide primary nursing care in the home including general assessments,
medication and healthcare teaching , medication administration, central line care and wound care.
Clarify orders and made patient referrals to MDs as warranted.
Encourage healthy lifestyle changes and independence in health maintenance at home.
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL UROLOGY INPATIENT UNIT

2. Cleveland, Ohio
02/2007 to 04/2008
Provide primary nursing care at the bedside.
Work with interdisciplinary team to develop and implement daily patient plans of care.
Document daily head to toe assessments, Braden scales and nutritional assessments.
Administer wound care, medications and peritoneal dialysis.
Teach patients and families safe dialysis procedures.
Coordinate patient admissions, discharges and referrals.
LUTHERAN HOSPITAL INPATIENT UNITS
Cleveland, Ohio
Float Pool, Nurse Tech 06/2005 to 02/2007
Assist Nursing staff with patient safety, bedside care, obtain vital signs, blood glucose levels, record input and
output and assist with patient transfers and transportation.
Report any concerning data or issues to nurses or MDs.
Complete tasks assigned in the ED, ICU, medical -surgical, behavioral health and rehabilitation units.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
RN: NURSING 2006
Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH
3.81/4.0 GPA
MASTER OF SCIENCE: MICROBIOLOGY AND IMMUNOLOGY
University Of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, OK
3.2/4.0 GPA
Provost Fellowship
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE: BIOLOGY
Baldwin Wallace College, Berea, OH
3.672/4.0 GPA
Outstanding Scholars Award
Cotillion Scholarship
Theo Moll Scholarship
ATS Scholarship
Dean's List - multiple semesters
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
ACTIVITIES
German Music Society
Perform on flute, trumpet, vocals
President, 2nd Vice President Corresponding secretary
Uniform Coordinator
Merchandising Coordinator
Cleveland Saxon Dance Group
Dance Performer and instructor
President, Vice President, Secretary Trustee
Performance Coordinator
Alliance of Transylvanian Saxons
Trustee, Auditor
Cleveland Clinic Nurse
Pain Management Fast Trak 2010
TCI Business Review 2011
Unit Shared Governance Co-chair
International Palliative Medicine Conference Presenter 2011
HOBBIES/INTERESTS
Arts and crafts, Pets, Horseback Riding, Camping, Reading, Exercise, Swimming, Music and Dance Performance