Christina Newman-Kimbrough
Purvis,MS
Summary
Seasoned Registered Nurse with more than 22 years of experience> A vast amount of my nursing career was spent in a fast-paced NICU. I have over 14 years of management experience. Excellent leadership and time management skills. Passionate and motivated with a drive for excellence.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Nursing/Chief Nursing Officer
Pediatrust
Hattiesburg, MS
09.2017 - Current
- Clinical management and oversight of six PediaTrust Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care Centers
- Led nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care standards.
- Oversaw compliance with healthcare regulations and safety protocols.
- Oversaw the daily operations of the nursing department including staffing, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.
- Reviewed incident reports submitted by nurses related to any adverse events that occurred during their shift.
- Provided clinical guidance and direction to nursing staff to ensure quality care was provided in a timely manner.
Patient Care Coordinator Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Forrest General Hospital
Hattiesburg, MS
04.2009 - 12.2021
- Coordinated operations of Neonatal Intensive Care Unit during shifts, overseeing patient care and team management.
- Managed staffing levels to align with patient census, ensuring optimal care delivery.
- Provided direct care to critically ill neonates in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
- I had other duties including scheduling, payroll, Golden Hour Committee, scheduling and instructing Neonatal Resuscitation Program classes, and reviews of patient charts
- I was also on the Neonatal Transport team.
Registered Nurse
River Oaks Hospital
Flowood, MS
06.2006 - 06.2009
- Nursing care of the critically ill neonate
- Attended deliveries.
Registered Nurse Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Jackson, MS
09.2005 - 06.2006
- Nursing care of the critically ill neonate.
Registered Nurse Neonatal intensive Care Unit
Sacred Heart Medical Center
Pensacola, FL
02.2005 - 08.2005
- Nursing care of the critically ill neonate.
Registered Nurse Pediatrics
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Jackson, MS
05.2004 - 02.2005
- Nursing care of Pediatric Intensive Care step-down patients and infant care unit.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Mississippi Medical Center
JacksonBachelor of Science -
Mississippi State University
Starkville, MSSkills
- Clinical management
- Healthcare compliance
- Nursing operations oversight
- Quality assurance
- Budget administration
- Incident reporting
- Staff scheduling
- Team leadership
- Leadership guidance
- Decision making
- Critical Thinking
- Time Management
- Service Orientation
Timeline
Director of Nursing/Chief Nursing Officer
Pediatrust
09.2017 - Current
Patient Care Coordinator Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Forrest General Hospital
04.2009 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse
River Oaks Hospital
06.2006 - 06.2009
Registered Nurse Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
University of Mississippi Medical Center
09.2005 - 06.2006
Registered Nurse Neonatal intensive Care Unit
Sacred Heart Medical Center
02.2005 - 08.2005
Registered Nurse Pediatrics
University of Mississippi Medical Center
05.2004 - 02.2005
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Bachelor of Science -
Mississippi State University