Christa Kight
DUNBAR,WV
Summary
Experienced Charge Nurse at Charleston Area Medical Center, recognized for strong clinical leadership and effective care coordination. Achieved significant improvements in patient satisfaction through strategic interdisciplinary collaboration. Proficient in training and educating staff to uphold care standards and cultivate a supportive workplace culture. Dedicated to advancing quality improvement and ensuring patient safety.
Overview
2022
2022
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse
Charleston Area Medical Center Health System Inc.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
- Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Served as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication channels among all parties involved in patient care.
- Championed a positive work culture by recognizing exemplary performance from team members and addressing conflicts promptly when they arose.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Coordinated discharge planning, collaborating with patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure seamless transitions of care.
- Contributed significantly towards Joint Commission accreditation compliance through regular audits, staff education and process improvement recommendations.
LPN Charge Nurse
Genesis Healthcare System
Charleston, WV
11.2015 - 09.2021
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
CNA
Genesis Healthcare System
Charleston, WV
07.2006 - 08.2011
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
West Virginia Junior College
WV03.2022
License Practical Nurse -
Roane Jackson Technical Center
LeRoy, WV07.2013
Skills
- Decision-making
- Care coordination
- Clinical leadership
- Team leadership
- Calm and composed
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient assessments
- Quality improvement
- Staff education and training
- Discharge planning
- Rapport building
- Patient care standards
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Performance evaluations
Accomplishments
Nurse Excellence Award Recipient
Certification
ACLS BLS
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Genesis Healthcare System
11.2015 - 09.2021
CNA
Genesis Healthcare System
07.2006 - 08.2011
Charge Nurse
Charleston Area Medical Center Health System Inc.
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
West Virginia Junior College
License Practical Nurse -
Roane Jackson Technical Center