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Christina Distefano

Sparks

Summary

Experienced nursing leader with 24 years of clinical and management experience in Postpartum and Newborn Nursery care. Proven expertise in staff supervision, patient safety, and family centered care. Dedicated to fostering high quality maternal newborn outcomes while supporting staff development, operational efficiency and positive patient experiences.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Nurse Manager

Renown Regional Medical Center
08.2021 - Current
  • Supervised nursing staff to ensure adherence to best practices and quality patient care standards.
  • Coordinated patient care activities, enhancing workflow efficiency within the unit.
  • Implemented training programs for new hires, fostering professional development and competency.
  • Conducted regular performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback to improve team effectiveness.
  • Assist with staffing, scheduling, budgeting, employee evaluations, and performance management.

Clinical Nurse Supervisor Post Postpartum/NBN

Renown Regional Medical Center
07.2002 - 08.2021
  • Developed and implemented training programs for new nurses to enhance clinical skills and knowledge.
  • Supervised daily operations of Postpartum and Newborn Nursery.
  • Coordinated staffing assignments and maintained compliance with hospital standards and accreditation requirements.
  • Supported patient satisfaction initiative and continuous quality improvement efforts.

Labor and Delivery Nurse

Merle West Medical Center
06.1989 - 07.2002
  • Provided prenatal testing and education as needed.
  • Assisted in labor management and delivery processes, facilitating smooth transitions for mothers and infants.
  • Scrubbed in and circulated in Cesarean Section deliveries.
  • Educated patients on childbirth techniques and postpartum recovery, enhancing knowledge and comfort levels.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Oregon Inistitute of Technology
Klamath Falls, OR
06-1989

Skills

  • Clinical leadership
  • Quality improvement
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Staff leadership
  • Deadline management
  • Workload management
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Time management
  • Relationship building

Timeline

Associate Nurse Manager

Renown Regional Medical Center
08.2021 - Current

Clinical Nurse Supervisor Post Postpartum/NBN

Renown Regional Medical Center
07.2002 - 08.2021

Labor and Delivery Nurse

Merle West Medical Center
06.1989 - 07.2002

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Oregon Inistitute of Technology