Christi Spencer
Hamilton,AL
Summary
Compassionate Director of Nursing with a strong working knowledge of regulatory compliance and proven results in a managerial role. Excellent leader, mentor, and recruiter dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of nursing practices and policies. Supports staff and local community.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Nursing
Cottage Of The Shoals
Tuscumbia, AL
10.2022 - Current
- Developed and implemented nursing policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure patient safety.
- Provided clinical guidance and direction to nursing staff to ensure quality care was provided in a timely manner.
- Monitored changes in laws and regulations related to healthcare delivery services to ensure compliance with all applicable standards.
- Analyzed trends in patient care activities such as medication errors or falls within the facility.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Set and monitored achievement goals for nursing department consistent with established philosophy and standards of practice.
Director of Nursing
Sunset Manor
Guin, AL
11.1993 - 09.2022
- Developed and implemented nursing policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure patient safety.
- Oversaw the daily operations of the nursing department including staffing, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.
- Implemented and directed clinical services and operations to deliver competent, quality care.
- Implemented changes needed to correct deficiencies found during government inspections.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
Charge Nurse
Haleyville Health Care
Haleyville, AL
06.1991 - 03.1994
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the physician.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies for their individual conditions.
- Conducted regular rounds to assess the status of assigned patients.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Northwest Community College
Phil Campbell, AL06-1993
Licensed Practical Nurse
Northwest Community College
Hamilton, AL08-1991
High School Diploma -
Hamilton High School
Hamilton, AL05-1990
Skills
- Policies Compliance Enforcement
- Documentation And Reporting
- Nurse Education and Training
- HIPAA Regulations
- Budget Administration
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Recruiting and Hiring
Certification
- I am a certified Infection Preventionist and Dementia Practitioner. I am currently obtaining QAPI certification.
Affiliations
- I enjoy spending time with my family, swimming, and traveling.
- I serve on several committees at church, teach VBS annually, and serve as the church clerk.
Timeline
Director of Nursing
Cottage Of The Shoals
10.2022 - Current
Director of Nursing
Sunset Manor
11.1993 - 09.2022
Charge Nurse
Haleyville Health Care
06.1991 - 03.1994
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Northwest Community College
Licensed Practical Nurse
Northwest Community College
High School Diploma -
Hamilton High School
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