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Christina Izquierdo

Alford

Summary

Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Hands-on experience in Healthcare Administration and talent for navigating challenges. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse - Inpatient Rehabilitation

HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital
05.2025 - Current
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as physical activity levels, diet consistency, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans and accurate care scoring.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies during team meetings for discharge.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Sustained quality standards by performing routine chart and IP audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.

Executive Nursing Director

APD State of Florida
07.2020 - 01.2025
  • Prepared annual data to determine metrics for operational performance and budget for staffing ratio's.
  • Worked with Human Resources performing employee evaluations, promotions, disciplinary actions and terminations based on performance reviews.
  • Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
  • Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.
  • Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
  • Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
  • Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
  • Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
  • Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
  • Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
  • Identified trends and assessed opportunities to improve processes and execution.
  • Assessed and analyzed departmental budgets to find ways to minimize expenses and optimize profits.
  • Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
  • Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.

Registered Nurse/ Float Supervisor

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
06.2018 - 07.2020
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to determine physical condition and effectively modify treatment plans for weekly team meetings.
  • Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
  • Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
  • Worked closely with WOCN implementing new wound care techniques for difficult wounds and ostomy.
  • Managed staffing for current and future shift by monitoring census.

Registered Nurse Medical Surgical/Oncology Nurse

Jupiter Medical Center
05.2014 - 05.2018
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Assessed patients during course of treatment to identify concerning reactions.
  • Educated patients on such topics as nutrition, medication side effects, and proper skin treatments after radiation.
  • Administered chemotherapy, pain medications and other medicines based on physician orders and patient requirements.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.

Education

Associate of Science - ADN

APNHO
West Palm Beach, FL

Skills

  • Nursing staffing leader
  • Critical thinking
  • Conflict management
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Acute and rehabilitative care
  • Staff mentoring and coaching

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(850) 482-9210

Timeline

Registered Nurse - Inpatient Rehabilitation

HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital
05.2025 - Current

Executive Nursing Director

APD State of Florida
07.2020 - 01.2025

Registered Nurse/ Float Supervisor

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
06.2018 - 07.2020

Registered Nurse Medical Surgical/Oncology Nurse

Jupiter Medical Center
05.2014 - 05.2018

Associate of Science - ADN

APNHO

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