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CHRISTINA MCKENNEY

Jacksonville,FL

Summary

Hardworking, highly motivated professional eager to lend combined knowledge and skills to enhance business performance. Operates well in both individual and team capacities, leveraging seasoned work ethic to quickly adapt to different processes and drive company objectives. Resourceful and results-driven with a passion for growth and efficiency to meet company needs and increase service value.

Experienced nursing leader prepared for this role. Proven ability to manage and oversee nursing departments, ensuring high standards of patient care and efficient operations. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptability, and achieving results. Expertise in staff training, regulatory compliance, and quality improvement initiatives.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

UF Health North
11.2024 - Current
  • Led patient care teams, ensuring adherence to best practices and high standards of nursing care.
  • Mentored junior nurses, fostering professional development and enhancing clinical skills.
  • Developed and implemented patient care plans based on comprehensive assessments and evidence-based practices.
  • Streamlined workflow processes, improving patient satisfaction and care delivery efficiency.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Maintained a sterile environment within the operating room, reducing the risk of infection.
  • Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment.
  • Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.

DIRECTOR OF NURSING ADMINISTRATION

First Coast Orthopedic Center
03.2023 - Current
  • Created an efficient system of communication between nursing administration, physicians, and other healthcare professionals.
  • Participate in AAAHC accreditations at Ambulatory Surgery Care.
  • Ordering all facility medication, including narcotics through CSOS platform.
  • Participate in Risk Management and Quality Improvement processes at Ambulatory Surgery Center.
  • Developed and implemented policies and procedures for the nursing staff to ensure quality patient care.
  • Led nursing administration, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and enhancing patient care standards.
  • Developed and implemented operational policies to improve efficiency and effectiveness of nursing services.

TRAVEL NURSE PACU

Sutter Memorial Medical Center
01.2023 - 02.2023
  • Provided adult and pediatric nursing care in a level II trauma center.
  • Specialties including trauma, orthopedic, neuro and bariatric services.
  • Adapted quickly to changing environments while maintaining high standards of professional practice.
  • Demonstrated excellent communication skills while interacting with patients, families, colleagues, and other members of the healthcare team.
  • Developed patient treatment plans in collaboration with physicians and other healthcare providers.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to evaluate patient progress and modify treatments as needed.
  • Administered medications safely and accurately as prescribed by physicians or authorized prescribers.
  • Evaluated responses to treatments and interventions; documented changes in condition or response to therapies.

TRAVEL NURSE PACU

INOVA Fairfax
08.2022 - 12.2022
  • Provided adult and pediatric nursing care in a level II trauma center.
  • Specialties including trauma, orthopedic, neuro and bariatric services.
  • Adapted quickly to changing environments while maintaining high standards of professional practice.
  • Demonstrated excellent communication skills while interacting with patients, families, colleagues, and other members of the healthcare team.
  • Managed complex cases involving multiple diagnoses or chronic illnesses requiring specialized knowledge of disease management principles.
  • Developed patient treatment plans in collaboration with physicians and other healthcare providers.
  • Administered medications safely and accurately as prescribed by physicians or authorized prescribers.

TRAVEL NURSE PACU

Children's National Hospital
07.2022 - 08.2022
  • Provided adult and pediatric nursing care in a level II trauma center.
  • Specialties including trauma, orthopedic, neuro and bariatric services.
  • Adapted quickly to changing environments while maintaining high standards of professional practice.
  • Demonstrated excellent communication skills while interacting with patients, families, colleagues, and other members of the healthcare team.
  • Managed complex cases involving multiple diagnoses or chronic illnesses requiring specialized knowledge of disease management principles.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to evaluate patient progress and modify treatments as needed.
  • Offered compassionate care to a wide variety of patient populations.
  • Administered medications safely and accurately as prescribed by physicians or authorized prescribers.

TRAVEL NURSE PACU

Inland Valley Medical Center
02.2022 - 05.2022
  • Provided adult and pediatric nursing care in a level II trauma center.
  • Specialties including trauma, orthopedic, neuro and bariatric services.
  • Demonstrated excellent communication skills while interacting with patients, families, colleagues, and other members of the healthcare team.
  • Developed patient treatment plans in collaboration with physicians and other healthcare providers.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to evaluate patient progress and modify treatments as needed.
  • Administered medications safely and accurately as prescribed by physicians or authorized prescribers.

TRAVEL NURSE PACU

Oschner University Hospital and Clinics
10.2021 - 01.2022
  • Provided adult and pediatric nursing care in a level II trauma center.
  • Specialties including trauma, orthopedic, neuro and bariatric services.
  • Adapted quickly to changing environments while maintaining high standards of professional practice.
  • Demonstrated excellent communication skills while interacting with patients, families, colleagues, and other members of the healthcare team.
  • Managed complex cases involving multiple diagnoses or chronic illnesses requiring specialized knowledge of disease management principles.
  • Administered medications safely and accurately as prescribed by physicians or authorized prescribers.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to evaluate patient progress and modify treatments as needed.

OPERATING ROOM REGISTERED NURSE

Memorial Medical Center
11.2018 - 10.2021
  • Provided adult and pediatric nursing care in a level I trauma center.
  • Specialties including trauma, orthopedic, neuro and bariatric services.
  • Provided direct patient care in the operating room, including preoperative and postoperative assessment and education of patients.
  • Collaborated effectively with an interdisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
  • Gathered supplies needed for operations to facilitate procedures.
  • Demonstrated critical thinking skills to assess patient needs in a rapidly changing environment.
  • Assisted surgeons during operative procedures by anticipating their needs and providing necessary instruments and supplies in a timely manner.
  • Supported patients by providing nursing care before, during and after surgeries.

OPERATING ROOM REGISTERED NURSE

Memorial Medical Center
11.2018 - 10.2021
  • Provided adult and pediatric nursing care in a level I trauma center.
  • Specialties including trauma, orthopedic, neuro and bariatric services.
  • Provided direct patient care in the operating room, including preoperative and postoperative assessment and education of patients.
  • Collaborated effectively with an interdisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
  • Gathered supplies needed for operations to facilitate procedures.
  • Demonstrated critical thinking skills to assess patient needs in a rapidly changing environment.
  • Assisted surgeons during operative procedures by anticipating their needs and providing necessary instruments and supplies in a timely manner.
  • Supported patients by providing nursing care before, during and after surgeries.

PACU REGISTERED NURSE

UF Health Jacksonville
08.2003 - 08.2019
  • Provided adult and pediatric nursing care in a level II trauma center.
  • Specialties including trauma, orthopedic, neuro and bariatric services.
  • Assessed patient condition and responded accordingly, utilizing critical thinking skills when making decisions.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure quality patient outcomes were achieved.
  • Ensured proper documentation of all interventions performed in accordance with facility policy.
  • Utilized effective communication skills with physicians, nurses, other healthcare professionals and family members of the patient.
  • Monitored patient's response to anesthesia as well as level of consciousness following surgery.
  • Coordinated with other departments within hospital upon transfer of discharged PACU patients.

Education

Bachelor of Science - BSN

Chamberlain University
Chicago, IL
06-2025

ASSOCIATE DEGREE - NURSING

Florida State College of Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL
08-2003

Skills

  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Clinical Leadership
  • Decision Making
  • Strategic Planning
  • Quality Improvement
  • Performance Evaluation
  • Patient Safety
  • Organizational Skills
  • Nursing management
  • Healthcare administration
  • Evidence-based practice
  • Policies compliance enforcement

Certification

  • BLS
  • ACLS
  • PALS

Timeline

Registered Nurse

UF Health North
11.2024 - Current

DIRECTOR OF NURSING ADMINISTRATION

First Coast Orthopedic Center
03.2023 - Current

TRAVEL NURSE PACU

Sutter Memorial Medical Center
01.2023 - 02.2023

TRAVEL NURSE PACU

INOVA Fairfax
08.2022 - 12.2022

TRAVEL NURSE PACU

Children's National Hospital
07.2022 - 08.2022

TRAVEL NURSE PACU

Inland Valley Medical Center
02.2022 - 05.2022

TRAVEL NURSE PACU

Oschner University Hospital and Clinics
10.2021 - 01.2022

OPERATING ROOM REGISTERED NURSE

Memorial Medical Center
11.2018 - 10.2021

OPERATING ROOM REGISTERED NURSE

Memorial Medical Center
11.2018 - 10.2021

PACU REGISTERED NURSE

UF Health Jacksonville
08.2003 - 08.2019

Bachelor of Science - BSN

Chamberlain University

ASSOCIATE DEGREE - NURSING

Florida State College of Jacksonville

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