Christian Fant
Hope,AR
Summary
Dynamic nursing leader with extensive experience at Christus St. Michael Health System, excelling in clinical leadership and compassionate care. Spearheaded quality improvement initiatives, enhancing patient safety and satisfaction. Adept in strategic planning and staff management, fostering teamwork and collaboration. Certified in ACLS, PALS, TNCC and BLS, committed to ethical practice and patient advocacy.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing House Supervisor
Christus St. Michael Health System
Texarkana, TX
04.2025 - Current
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure compliance with hospital policies and patient care standards.
- Coordinated patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to optimize workflow efficiency.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives that enhanced patient safety and satisfaction.
- Managed staffing schedules to maintain appropriate nurse-to-patient ratios during peak hours.
- Monitored adherence to regulatory requirements, ensuring continuous compliance across nursing operations.
- Championed interdisciplinary teamwork across various units within the hospital, resulting in a more cohesive and collaborative care approach.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Established an open-door policy for staff members, fostering a supportive work environment where issues were promptly addressed.
Charge Nurse, Emergency Department
Christus St. Michael Health System
Texarkana, TX
01.2025 - Current
- Led emergency response initiatives, ensuring timely and effective patient care delivery.
- Mentored nursing staff, fostering professional development and improving team performance.
- Coordinated patient triage processes, optimizing workflow in high-pressure situations.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to enhance patient safety and care quality.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop treatment plans for critical patients.
- Monitored compliance with regulatory standards, promoting adherence in the department.
- Implemented innovative strategies to reduce patient length of stay while maintaining high-quality care standards.
- Enhanced team performance by providing ongoing mentoring and coaching to nursing staff.
- Provided leadership during critical incidents or mass casualty events, coordinating resources effectively to manage the influx of patients requiring urgent care.
- Championed a positive work environment by fostering open communication, teamwork, and mutual respect among all staff members.
- Managed staffing assignments to optimize resources, ensuring appropriate nurse-to-patient ratios during peak times.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and physicians, promoting effective communication and timely resolution of concerns or issues.
- Coordinated continuing education opportunities for Nursing staff members, fostering professional growth and development within the team.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
RN, ICU
Christus St. Michael Health System
Texarkana, TX
01.2024 - Current
- Administered critical care interventions to stabilize patients in acute medical conditions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and advanced life support equipment for immediate response to changes in patient status.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, medications, and recovery processes to enhance understanding and compliance.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and standards.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and providing high-quality care in the ICU setting.
- Served as an advocate for patients and their families, addressing concerns and facilitating open lines of communication between healthcare providers and loved ones.
- Contributed to efficient care coordination by collaborating with case managers, social workers, and other support staff to ensure timely patient discharges and smooth transitions between care settings.
- Provided emotional support for patients'' families during times of crisis by maintaining open lines of communication, offering guidance on coping strategies, and connecting them with available resources as needed.
- Implemented infection control measures to minimize risk of cross-contamination among critically ill patients.
- Conducted ongoing assessments of patients'' physical, emotional, and psychological needs to inform targeted interventions and support holistic care approaches.
- Administered medications accurately according to physician orders while closely monitoring for potential adverse reactions or interactions.
RN, ED
Christus St. Michael Health System
Texarkana, TX
01.2023 - Current
- Assisted in patient assessments and triage processes in high-pressure emergency department settings.
- Supported nursing staff in administering medications and monitoring patient vitals effectively.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient care areas to ensure optimal safety and efficiency.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care activities and enhance service delivery.
- Observed and documented patients' conditions, providing essential information for treatment adjustments.
- Participated in training sessions to gain knowledge of emergency procedures and protocols.
- Engaged with patients and families to provide emotional support during critical care situations.
- Utilized electronic health record systems for accurate documentation of patient information and medical history.
- Expedited treatment processes for critically ill patients through rapid assessment techniques and prompt intervention implementation.
- Streamlined communication among healthcare providers through accurate documentation and timely reporting of pertinent information.
- Contributed to continuous quality improvement initiatives by participating in audits, reviewing policies, and recommending evidence-based practice changes.
- Facilitated seamless transitions for patients entering or leaving the ED setting through effective collaboration with ancillary departments such as radiology, laboratory services, and inpatient units.
- Minimized medication errors by diligently verifying orders and administering medications according to established protocols.
- Consistently updated clinical skills through attendance at professional development workshops and certification courses relevant to emergency nursing practice.
- Mentored new nursing staff members, contributing to their growth in competence and confidence within the ED environment.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
LVN, ED
Christus St. Michael Health System
Texarkana, TX
06.2021 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols, ensuring patient safety and compliance.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions, facilitating timely medical interventions.
- Assisted in the development of care plans, collaborating with healthcare teams to optimize patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care instructions, enhancing understanding and adherence.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications as prescribed.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Assisted physicians during examinations and procedures, ensuring safe practices were maintained throughout each encounter.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
LVN
National Park Medical Center
Hot Springs, AR
02.2019 - 11.2021
- Administered medications and treatments to patients in accordance with care plans.
- Monitored vital signs, documenting changes and reporting abnormalities to healthcare team.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans based on patient assessments and needs.
- Provided wound care, ensuring proper healing and infection control measures were followed.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure cohesive patient treatment strategies.
- Evaluated patient progress, adjusting care plans as necessary to meet evolving health needs.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Promoted patient safety through vigilant monitoring of vital signs and reporting any abnormalities to the appropriate healthcare provider promptly.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Facilitated effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care during transitions between facilities or levels of care.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Strengthened infection control measures by strictly following hand hygiene protocols and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Fostered a positive work environment by collaborating with colleagues, sharing knowledge, and mentoring new nursing staff members.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
Emergency Medical Technician
Nevada County Ambulance Service
Prescott, AR
03.2019 - 09.2021
- Administered emergency medical care, ensuring patient safety and comfort during transport.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to assess and prioritize patient needs effectively.
- Trained junior EMTs on protocols, enhancing team efficiency and response capabilities.
- Implemented best practices for equipment maintenance, improving readiness for emergency situations.
- Streamlined communication processes between dispatch and team members, increasing operational efficiency.
- Maintained a safe environment for all involved parties by adhering to strict safety measures during emergency situations.
- Ensured ongoing compliance with local, state, and federal regulations governing EMS through adherence to policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
- Increased public trust in EMS services by maintaining a professional demeanor during interactions with patients, families, bystanders, and other healthcare professionals at all times.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
UATH
Hope, AR12-2023
LVN Program - Nursing
CCCUA
Nashville, AR05-2019
CNA Certificate - Nursing
Texarkana College
Texarkana, TX09-2009
High School Diploma -
Foreman High School
Foreman, AR05-2009
Skills
- Clinical leadership
- HIPAA compliance
- Compassionate care
- Care planning
- Ethical practice
- Nursing assessment
- Cultural history
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Patient safety
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Training and mentoring
- Patient education and counseling
- Employee supervision
- Goal setting
- Professionalism
- Operations management
- Clinical staff management
- Staff management
- Quality control
- Public speaking
- Strategic planning
- Schedule management
- Patient advocacy
- Drug inventory management
- Basic life support for health care providers (BLS)
- Crisis management
- Employee training program
- Epic systems
- TNCC
- ACLS
- PALS
- Medi-tech Systems
- Excel and Word
Nominated for Excellence Award 2025
Nominated by my peers and recognized for integrity as well as doing what is best for every patient I care for. Coworkers stated I always help anyone, including coworkers in need.
Timeline
Nursing House Supervisor
Christus St. Michael Health System
04.2025 - Current
Charge Nurse, Emergency Department
Christus St. Michael Health System
01.2025 - Current
RN, ICU
Christus St. Michael Health System
01.2024 - Current
RN, ED
Christus St. Michael Health System
01.2023 - Current
LVN, ED
Christus St. Michael Health System
06.2021 - Current
Emergency Medical Technician
Nevada County Ambulance Service
03.2019 - 09.2021
LVN
National Park Medical Center
02.2019 - 11.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
UATH
LVN Program - Nursing
CCCUA
CNA Certificate - Nursing
Texarkana College
High School Diploma -
Foreman High School