Christina Lawson
Cape Canaveral
Summary
Dynamic healthcare leader with extensive experience at Orlando Health Rockledge Hospital, excelling in regulatory compliance and staff management. Achieved increased customer satisfaction through effective infection control and operational efficiency. Proven ability to foster team collaboration and enhance patient safety, driving continuous improvement in nursing practices and outcomes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Director Surgical Services
Orlando Health Rockledge Hospital
01.2022 - Current
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying current on industry standards and updating policies accordingly.
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
- Streamlined nursing operations by optimizing staffing schedules, resource allocation, and workflow processes.
- Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by fostering a compassionate and supportive environment within the nursing department.
OR Educator
Rockledge Regional Medical Center
09.2015 - 01.2022
- Evaluated clinical staff performance, identifying areas of improvement and providing constructive feedback to drive continuous growth.
- Utilized adult learning principles to adapt teaching methods according to individual learner needs, maximizing comprehension and retention of material presented.
- Assisted in the design of simulation exercises, enhancing hands-on learning experiences for clinical staff members.
- Supported departmental goals by aligning educational programs with organizational objectives.
- Increased staff retention by providing ongoing professional development opportunities and support.
- Developed comprehensive competency assessments, effectively measuring nursing staff knowledge and skill levels.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by developing and implementing evidence-based educational programs for clinical staff.
- Streamlined onboarding processes for new hires, resulting in decreased time to full productivity.
Registered Nurse
Health First Palm Bay Hospital
09.2014 - 09.2015
- Developed strong rapport with patients' families through effective communication about surgical expectations, progress updates, and postoperative care instructions.
- Ensured efficient flow of the operating room schedule by coordinating effectively with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and support staff.
- Increased positive outcomes for patients undergoing surgery by promptly identifying potential complications and implementing appropriate interventions.
- Enhanced patient safety by diligently following preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative nursing care protocols.
- Reduced surgical complications through thorough patient assessment and timely communication with the surgical team.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Keiser University
Melbourne, FL06-2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Keiser University
Melbourne08-2008
Skills
- Regulatory compliance
- Staff management
- Patient safety
- Infection control
- Team collaboration
- Workflow optimization
- Conflict resolution
- Operational efficiency
- Risk analysis
- Crisis management
Certification
Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR)
Timeline
Assistant Director Surgical Services
Orlando Health Rockledge Hospital
01.2022 - Current
OR Educator
Rockledge Regional Medical Center
09.2015 - 01.2022
Registered Nurse
Health First Palm Bay Hospital
09.2014 - 09.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Keiser University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Keiser University
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