Hillsboro, OR — Christy J. Schoonover, RN, is being
recognized by Continental Who’s Who as an Exceptional
Woman in Healthcare for her achievements in the Medical field and her work
as a Registered Nurse.
Ms. Schoonover is a registered nurse currently working as a
travel nurse specializing in critical care. To begin her career, she earned her
Associate’s Degree in Nursing in 1991 from Community College. More recently,
she attended Chamberlain University and earned her Bachelor of Science in
Nursing degree in 2022. She has been a nurse for 30 years.
A Registered Nurse (RN) is a nurse who
has graduated from a nursing program and met the requirements outlined by a
country, state, province, or similar licensing body to obtain a nursing
license. RNs fulfill a variety of job duties. In addition to their primary role
in treating and caring for patients, their responsibilities also include
educating patients and the public about a variety of medical conditions as well
as providing emotional support and advice to the families of their patients.
Other RN job functions include leadership, research, performing diagnostic
tests, analyzing test results, operating medical equipment, administering
medications, recording patients’ symptoms and medical histories, and assisting
with patient rehabilitation and follow-up.
Ms. Schoonover wanted to go into nursing so that she would have the knowledge
and experience to care for her parents as they age. She is expecting to take a
full-time position with Salem Health soon when she will stay in one location
and no longer be a travel nurse. She currently mentors individuals who are just
starting their nursing careers through the American Nurses Association. She really enjoys helping new nurses get
their footing and be more confident in their abilities.
On a more personal note, Ms. Schoonover attributes her success to her love for
helping others, learning new things, and always wanting to be a nurse. Outside
of work, Ms. Schoonover enjoys mountain biking, kayaking, hiking, camping, quilting,
journaling, reading, and spending time with her cat.
