Christina Medard
Summary
Nursing professional offering clinical knowledge, interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about interdisciplinary collaboration, focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader, with a willingness to educate current and future nurses.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Manager of Patient Care Services
ST. LUKE'S- PATIENTS MEDICAL CENTER
Pasadena, TX
07.2022 - Current
- Medical-Surgical Units and Intensive Care Unit
- Managed budgets and controlled costs, achieving financial targets without compromising patient care quality.
- Managed staff scheduling and time off to adequately staff nursing floors and allow nurses earned time off.
- Developed and implemented quality improvement initiatives to provide best possible patient care and identify and address areas of concern.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by maintaining accurate records and staying up-to-date on industry standards.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Overseeing 96 FTEs
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Nurse Manager of 2 West Medical-Surgical Unit
HOUSTON METHODIST BAYTOWN
Baytown, TX
05.2019 - 01.2022
- Lead initiative to create the Rapid Response/Code blue process for COVID-19 patients
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to support professional growth of nursing staff members.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients with complex needs.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Fostered open communication among nurses through regular team meetings, promoting collaboration and shared decision making.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by maintaining accurate records and staying up-to-date on industry standards.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Monitored clinical outcomes closely, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.
Nurse Manager of Rehabilitation Unit
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Baytown, TX
05.2018 - 05.2019
- Created initiative to decrease Hospital Acquired Pressure Injury- Weekly Wound Rounds
- Work collaboratively with the Rehabilitation Leadership Team to ensure improved patient outcomes
- Introduced improved technology to the rehabilitation unit to help improve team communication
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Managed budgets and controlled costs, achieving financial targets without compromising patient care quality.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients with complex needs.
- Fostered open communication among nurses through regular team meetings, promoting collaboration and shared decision making.
Interim Nurse Manager of Medical-Surgical Units
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Baytown, TX
06.2017 - 05.2018
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Managed staff scheduling and time off to adequately staff nursing floors and allow nurses earned time off.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
Clinical Nurse/Clinical Charge Nurse
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Baytown, TX
01.2004 - 05.2018
- Maintained strong working relationships with physicians and ancillary staff, fostering a collaborative approach to patient care delivery.
- Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention .
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes and efficient care coordination.
- Mentored new nursing staff, fostering professional growth and team building within the unit.
- Utilized evidence-based practice to assess and provide care for patients.
- Utilized advanced assessment skills to identify early indications of deterioration in a patient''s condition, enabling prompt intervention when needed.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, promoting open communication channels for effective collaboration in treatment plans.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Administration And Leadership
THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON
Houston, TX12.2018
Bachelors of Science in Nursing -
PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY
Prairie View, TX12.2005
Associate Degree in Nursing -
LEE COLLEGE
Baytown, TX05.2003
Skills
- Quality Improvement
- Critical Thinking
- Policy Development
- Staff Coaching and Mentoring
- Department management
- Budget Management
- Care Coordination
- Staff Development
Certification
- Medical-Surgical Certification
- Registered Nurse (Texas)
- ACLS
- BLS
Awards
- HOUSTON METHODIST BAYTOWN NURSING LEADERSHIP AWARD NOMINEE (2018, 2021)
- GOOD SAMARITAN FOUNDATION BRONZE AWARD RECIPENT (2018)
- HOUSTON CHRONICLE TOP 150 NURSES (2019)
Timeline
Nurse Manager of Patient Care Services
ST. LUKE'S- PATIENTS MEDICAL CENTER
07.2022 - Current
Nurse Manager of 2 West Medical-Surgical Unit
HOUSTON METHODIST BAYTOWN
05.2019 - 01.2022
Nurse Manager of Rehabilitation Unit
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05.2018 - 05.2019
Interim Nurse Manager of Medical-Surgical Units
.
06.2017 - 05.2018
Clinical Nurse/Clinical Charge Nurse
.
01.2004 - 05.2018
Master of Science - Nursing Administration And Leadership
THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON
Bachelors of Science in Nursing -
PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY
Associate Degree in Nursing -
LEE COLLEGE