Christina Gardiner MPH, BSN, RN, CEN, NE-BC
Coram,NY
Summary
Seasoned board certified Nurse Executive knowledgeable about all areas of business operations. Offering over twenty years of experience in planning, healthcare operations and team management. Strong leadership and team-building skills Encouraging leader and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director
Northwell Health, Northern Westchester Hospital, Long Island Jewish Medical Center
01.2016 - Current
- Regulatory standards/ compliance, operational performance, oversight of clinical practice/ patient care, ensures the organizational system mission & values, fosters environment of inclusion & professional collaboration, functions as on-site administrator ensuring quality, legal, regulatory compliance is aligned with organizational guidelines
- Worked closely with management to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operations.
- Trained and mentored new employees on industry practices and business operations.
- Tracked key business metrics and made recommendations for proactive adjustments to policies and procedures.
- Assisted senior leadership in managing all aspects of operations.
- Prioritized tasks and allocated resources appropriately to keep teams focused and productive.
- Trained and developed department leaders and management staff for specific projects and ongoing operational needs.
Nurse Manager
Elizabeth Seton Pediatric Center
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Clinical management of two thirty bed pediatric ventilator dependent units, interim manager respiratory therapy department, managed quality improvement projects, initiated essential equipment vendor transition to upgraded system, participated in monthly policy review council, responded to regulatory inquiries & customer service complaints, process improvement project, respiratory vendor management
Assistant Director of Nursing Administrative Supervisor
Quincy Medical Center
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Provision of administrative oversight for nursing/organizational operations, on site administrative responsibility, fiscal responsibility for nursing departmental staffing matrix, responded to quality concerns, and customer service inquiries, and clinical emergencies
Nursing Supervisor/Nurse Manager
Cape Cod Hospital, Orthopedics
01.2008 - 01.2013
- 24/7 responsibility of thirty bed orthopedics/neurosurgery unit with high volume joint replacement program, instructed monthly join replacement courses required for joint replacement elective surgery participants, responded to regulatory inquiries, initiated end tidal Co2 capnography monitoring program, new equipment, clinical education to promote patient safety and high-quality outcomes
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols
Registered Nurse, Emergency Nurse Traveling Nurse
American Traveler, Cross Country Travel, Fastaff Travel
01.2003 - 01.2008
- Adult/Pediatric Travel Contracts -emergency nurse travel contracts adult & pediatric assignments, level I trauma, cardiac and neurosurgery specialty organizations as needed
Emergency Department RN/Clinical Coordinator
Benedictine Hospital
06.2001 - 01.2003
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Licenced Practical Nurse
Prison Health Services
06.1996 - 06.2001
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Education
Nursing
C
Associate of Science - Nursing
Columbia-Greene Community College
Master of Public Health - Public Health
MS Chamberlain University
Bachelor’s Degree - undefined
Vocational Degree - Nursing
Ulster Boces School of Practical Nursing
Skills
- Business Planning
- Administration and Reporting
- Employee Performance Management System
- Customer Inquiries
- Regulatory Compliance
- Safety Requirements
- Training and Development
- Customer Experience
- Business Goals
- Continuous Improvement Process
- Staff Management
Accomplishments
- Certified Nurse Executive, American Nursing Credentialing Center
- Certified Emergency Nurse, Board of Emergency Nursing
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support, American Heart Association
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support, American Heart Association
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers, American Heart Association
- Previously Certified Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner
Timeline
Assistant Director
Northwell Health, Northern Westchester Hospital, Long Island Jewish Medical Center
01.2016 - Current
Nurse Manager
Elizabeth Seton Pediatric Center
01.2015 - 01.2016
Assistant Director of Nursing Administrative Supervisor
Quincy Medical Center
01.2013 - 01.2015
Nursing Supervisor/Nurse Manager
Cape Cod Hospital, Orthopedics
01.2008 - 01.2013
Registered Nurse, Emergency Nurse Traveling Nurse
American Traveler, Cross Country Travel, Fastaff Travel
01.2003 - 01.2008
Emergency Department RN/Clinical Coordinator
Benedictine Hospital
06.2001 - 01.2003
Licenced Practical Nurse
Prison Health Services
06.1996 - 06.2001
Nursing
C
Associate of Science - Nursing
Columbia-Greene Community College
Master of Public Health - Public Health
MS Chamberlain University
Bachelor’s Degree - undefined
Vocational Degree - Nursing
Ulster Boces School of Practical Nursing
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