Christina Erickson
Olympia,WA
Summary
With over 10 years of experience in the long-term care industry, background as a director of nursing in skilled nursing facilities has established a strong reputation for achieving high levels of patient and staff satisfaction. I excel in effectively communicating with all disciplines as the DNS to ensure necessary care is provided. Proficient in critical thinking, analytical problem-solving, and presentation techniques, I am dedicated to promoting quality patient care and satisfaction. My experience in nursing and healthcare administration equips me with the skills to develop and implement comprehensive nursing policies, provide excellent leadership and mentoring, and maintain compliance with regulatory standards.
Healthcare professional committed to nursing leadership with track record of improving patient outcomes and staff performance. Known for enhancing operational efficiencies and implementing best practices. Reliable team collaborator focused on achieving results and adapting to evolving healthcare needs.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Nursing
Providence Mother Joseph Care Center
01.2020 - Current
- Planned, developed, organized, implemented, evaluates and directed nursing team dept, all of its programs and activities, in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern LTC facility
- Analyze and evaluate nursing services related to improving quality of clients care and utilization of resources, and works collaboratively with Quality Improvement and Case Management as appropriate
- Monitors services of physicians, hospice, pharmacy, laboratory, dentistry, podiatry, to ensure all aspects and provision of services meet regulations, license requirements, and customer satisfaction
- Submits monthly goals and objectives, quarterly summary reports, corrective actions, productivity reports as requested.
- Previously Charge Nurse/Admission Nurse
Assistant Director Of Nursing
Windemere Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
08.2016 - 10.2019
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically-relevant symptoms
- Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery
- Handled any complaints from patients and families and ensured patient care needs were met
- Protected patients and employees by developing and interpreting infection-control policies and protocols and maintained patient confidence by monitoring confidential information
- Cooperated and communicated effectively with physicians to ensure client satisfaction and compliance with set standards
- Confirmed accurate completion of forms and reports for admission, transfer and/or discharge of each resident
- Routinely collaborated with department managers to correct problems and improve services.
- Held Interim DNS at a secondary building while ADNS at Windemere Nursing & Rehab Center
Registered Nurse
Baptist Health System
03.2017 - 12.2017
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Director of Nursing
Las Colinas Of Westover Hills
07.2015 - 08.2016
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery
- Maintained best-in-class standards for individualized care in 114-bed unit by continuously checking in with patients and families and quickly providing care
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage
- Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision.
- Also held Charge Nurse and Unit Manager.
Unit Manager, RN
Casa De Oro
03.2013 - 07.2015
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
- Audited charts daily and reviewed all clinical documents to verify accuracy and completeness, progress towards core measurable targets and completion of appropriate patient health education
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
07-2026
Nursing -
Anamarc College
12.2013
Skills
- Report preparation
- Staff training
- Policy implementation
- Healthcare facility management
- Fluent in Spanish
- Data collection and management
- Process Improvements
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- MyUnity; EMAR system
- Point Click Care; EMAR system
- Cerner; EMAR system
- Wellsky (Netsolutions) EMAR system
- EPIC; EMAR system
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- South Puget Sound Community Health Improvement Plan Committee Members; Providence
- Providence SNF Collaborative Committee
- Workplace Safety Taskforce; Providence
Certification
- RN License
- BLS Certified
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Education
true
Timeline
Director of Nursing
Providence Mother Joseph Care Center
01.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse
Baptist Health System
03.2017 - 12.2017
Assistant Director Of Nursing
Windemere Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
08.2016 - 10.2019
Director of Nursing
Las Colinas Of Westover Hills
07.2015 - 08.2016
Unit Manager, RN
Casa De Oro
03.2013 - 07.2015
Nursing -
Anamarc College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
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