Christina Brady
Versailles,KY
Summary
Nursing leader with a focus on surgical care management and team development. Expertise in implementing clinical protocols that enhance patient outcomes and streamline operations. Dedicated to fostering teamwork and driving quality improvement initiatives in diverse healthcare settings.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Nursing
Saint Joseph Hospital
Versailles, USA
01.2023 - Current
- Lead nursing teams to improve surgical patient care and enhance recovery outcomes.
- Implementation of clinical protocols that increased operational efficiency and reduced errors.
- Directed staff training programs to enhance nursing competencies and ensure compliance with standards.
- Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient safety and quality initiatives.
- Mentored managers and nursing staff to ensure optimal patient care standards.
- Managed budgeting and resource allocation for nursing departments to support optimal patient care.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes.
- Evaluated nursing performance through regular assessments and feedback sessions.
- Led quality assurance initiatives to maintain regulatory compliance standards.
- Fostered a supportive work environment promoting teamwork among staff members.
- Oversaw the daily operations of the nursing department including staffing, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.
- Assisted with recruitment efforts by interviewing potential employees and making hiring decisions.
- Conducted performance evaluations for all nursing staff members and made recommendations for improvement when necessary.
- Developed and implemented nursing policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure patient safety.
- Facilitated communication between departments within the hospital setting to improve efficiency.
- Managed changes in integrated health care delivery systems and technological innovations while keeping focus on quality of care.
- Established solid relations with leadership and staff by attending board meetings and coordinating interdepartmental information exchanges.
- Implemented strategies that consistently improved patient satisfaction scores in the nursing department.
- Used critical thinking and decision-making skills to adapt in a changing healthcare environment.
Stroke Program Manager
Saint Joseph Hospital
Versailles, USA
01.2021 - Current
- Led stroke care system, focusing on quality improvement, compliance, education, and coordination across the continuum of care, ensuring adherence to guidelines GWTG/AHA/ASA, managing data for reporting, developing protocols, educating staff/community, and leading performance improvement initiatives for better patient outcomes.
- Monitors clinical metrics and ensures compliance with standards from bodies like The Joint Commission. Advanced Primary Stroke program successful reaccreditation 2022, 2024.
- Facilitated workflows to improve acute stroke care delivery, ensuring timely and effective treatment for patients.
- Led community events and activities to achieve certification and accreditation requirements, enhancing program credibility.
- Streamlined communication processes between departments, improving collaboration and operational efficiency.
- Led outreach efforts to raise stroke awareness and promote prevention.
- Work closely with the Stroke Medical Director and multidisciplinary teams (neurologists, nurses, therapists).
- Provided input for strategic planning and resource allocation.
OR RN/ Circulating Nurse
Saint Joseph Hospital
Versailles, USA
01.2013 - 01.2021
- Executed all duties of circulating RN, preparing OR, gathering supplies, performing patient safety checks, documenting procedures, coordinating communication among anesthesia, surgeons, and techs, managing specimens, and advocating for patient comfort and needs pre-, intra-, and post-surgery, ensuring smooth operations without direct contact with sterile field.
- Coordinated neurosurgical cases from 2015-2021, anticipating needs of neurosurgical team, managing flow and logistics for each case, and optimizing scheduling and resource allocation for 5 neurosurgeons while collaborating with office staff, Spine Education class nurse educator, and conducting patient follow-up calls.
- Managed surgical team and ensured efficient workflow for two years.
- Skills include patient advocacy & safety, OR Preparation & Management, Sterile Field Management, Documentation EPIC EHR, Pre- & Post-Op Care, Surgical Counts.
Registered Nurse
Shriner's Children's Hospital
, USA
01.2009 - 01.2013
- Delivered comprehensive care for pediatric orthopedic and surgical patients, ensuring holistic support throughout recovery.
- Facilitated post-surgical recovery by effectively managing pain and providing care for sedated patients.
- Prepped and recovered surgical pediatric patients.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in pediatric care settings.
- Educated families on treatment options and medication management for pediatric conditions.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to create and implement tailored treatment plans for pediatric patients.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for children.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems for compliance.
Education
MSN - Nurse Executive Leadership
NORTHERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY
01-2022
BSN - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
CAMPBELLSVILLE UNIVERSITY
01-2009
B.A. - Bachelor's Degree in Psychology
CAMPBELLSVILLE UNIVERSITY
01-2009
Skills
- Nursing Leadership
- Patient management
- Quality Improvement
- Regulatory Compliance
- Clinical protocols
- Strategic Planning
- Operational Efficiency
- OR Management
- EPIC documentation
- Surgical care
- Team Collaboration
- Care oversight
- Critical thinking
- Patient advocacy
Accomplishments
- CNOR 2021- current
- Championed my Lean Six Sigma Pie Project, which resulted in a cost saving initiative for the organization that saved $734/day with a projected cost savings of $267,830 in opportunity days alone.
- Spearheaded TJC recertification for our Orthopedic Hip & Knee program and recertification for the Advanced Primary Stroke program.
- Mentor for new directors and managers.
- Established a Surgical Services Shared Governance Council.
- Supporting market wide goals of achieving Magnet status through collaboratives, policy and procedures alignment, and encouraging staff advancement in education and certification achievements.
- Leader rounding Team Captain for 6th floor, focusing on PEX score improvement opportunities, excellent patient experience, service recovery, and staff support.
- SJH Sister Euphrasia Leadership Award 2025.
- SJH Leader of the Year nomination 2022, 2023, & 2024.
Timeline
Director of Nursing
Saint Joseph Hospital
01.2023 - Current
Stroke Program Manager
Saint Joseph Hospital
01.2021 - Current
OR RN/ Circulating Nurse
Saint Joseph Hospital
01.2013 - 01.2021
Registered Nurse
Shriner's Children's Hospital
01.2009 - 01.2013
MSN - Nurse Executive Leadership
NORTHERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY
BSN - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
CAMPBELLSVILLE UNIVERSITY
B.A. - Bachelor's Degree in Psychology
CAMPBELLSVILLE UNIVERSITY