Chandra L Evans
Oklahoma City,OK
Summary
Qualified Nursing Director - Perioperative Services with thirty-nine years of nursing experience, managing and leading staff within the Operating Room, and ensuring safety, optimizing operations, and maintaining high standards of care. Versatile professional with effective organization and mentorship skills. Including staff development, strategic planning, and resource allocation.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Infection Prevention Lead
Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
11.2017 - Current
- Acts as resource for healthcare staff on infection prevention.
- Promotes a culture of safety and quality within the healthcare facility, emphasizing the importance of infection prevention and control.
- Works collaboratively with team members to prevent hospital-acquired infections.
- Collaborated effectively with diverse teams to achieve organizational objectives.
- Partnered effectively with teams to streamline workflows, and met deadlines.
- Directed the formulation of infection prevention protocols, ensuring alignment with statutory norms.
- Ensured compliant safety standards for maintaining a secure environment.
Operating Room Charge Nurse-Educator
Navicent Health Medical Center
Macon, GA
- Partnered with hospital leaders to design methods for optimizing OR operations.
- Evaluated candidates through comprehensive interviews for OR department positions.
- Hired and trained staff in medical and facility roles.
- Coordinated exchange of information among healthcare team members in the Operating Room.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive strategies to improve operational processes and organizational efficiency.
- Analyzed data to inform decision-making and strategic direction.
- Successfully instructed and prepared the surgical staff for roles in the Operating rRoom.
- Supervised and promoted the learning and development of surgical staff.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership and Management
Western University
Salt Lake City10-2018
Skills
- Self-Directed
- Active listening and communication
- Organization and time management
- Dependable and responsible
- Analytical and critical thinking
- Quality assurance
- Team building
- Reliable team player
- Infection control
Certification
- CNOR
Languages
Dutch
Native/ Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Infection Prevention Lead
Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City
11.2017 - Current
Operating Room Charge Nurse-Educator
Navicent Health Medical Center
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership and Management
Western University