Christina Slaughter
Palacios,TX
Summary
Results-oriented nursing professional with strengths in problem-solving, communication, and collaboration. Proven history of improving patient care through strategic planning and effective team leadership. Skilled at identifying opportunities for clinical quality improvements and implementing changes to boost efficiency and promote positive outcomes. Recognized for fostering collaborative team environments and adapting to the constantly changing healthcare landscape. Expertise in clinical operations and regulatory compliance.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Nursing Officer
Matagorda Regional Medical Center
Bay City, TX
07.2021 - Current
- Led nursing staff in implementing evidence-based practices to enhance patient care quality.
- Developed strategic initiatives to improve operational efficiency across nursing departments.
- Oversaw compliance with regulatory standards, ensuring high-quality healthcare delivery.
- Mentored nursing leadership, fostering professional development and improving team performance.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and care coordination.
- Analyzed data to identify trends, driving improvements in patient safety and satisfaction metrics.
- Directed resource allocation for nursing services, optimizing budget management and staffing levels.
- Established policies that promote best practices in clinical governance and patient care excellence.
- Discussed patient care and treatment with care team members to optimize intervention plans and care delivery.
- Designed and implemented standards of care for nursing and patient care.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients when personnel was short-staffed.
- Maintained proper staff levels within budget parameters to deliver high levels of care to every patient.
- Answered questions and addressed concerns from employees via email, phone and in person.
- Maximized staff and patient protections by enforcing optimal disease prevention protocols.
- Coordinated patient care services and managed clinical cost control.
- Supervised staff of 145 registered nurses, 2 licensed practical nurses and 12 certified nursing assistants.
Interim Chief Nursing Officer
Matagorda Regional Medical Center
Bay City, TX
12.2020 - 06.2021
- Created and integrated new nursing protocols designed to improve patient outcomes while minimizing medical errors.
- Directed nursing operations to enhance patient care quality and safety standards.
- Implemented strategic initiatives to improve operational efficiency and staff performance.
- Led interdisciplinary teams in developing evidence-based clinical protocols and policies.
- Oversaw budget management and resource allocation for nursing departments.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement through staff training and development programs.
- Analyzed patient outcomes data to drive quality improvement projects across the institution.
- Collaborated with executive leadership on hospital-wide strategic planning initiatives.
- Designed and implemented standards of care for nursing and patient care.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Developed and implemented new nursing protocols to improve patient outcomes while minimizing medical errors.
- Recruited new professional staff members and implemented comprehensive training programs.
- Streamlined nursing operations for increased efficiency and better resource allocation.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements through regular audits, policy updates, and ongoing education for staff members.
- Developed strategic plans for nursing services, aligning with organizational goals and objectives.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure seamless coordination of patient care across all departments.
- Promoted a positive work environment by recognizing achievements and addressing concerns promptly.
- Served as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, administration, and other stakeholders for effective communication and collaboration.
- Championed patient safety initiatives, resulting in reduced medical errors and improved clinical outcomes.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging open communication and teamwork among staff members.
- Implemented innovative solutions to address staffing challenges, reducing nurse turnover rates.
- Evaluated clinical performance data to identify areas for improvement and develop targeted action plans.
- Enhanced staff development through comprehensive training programs and mentorship initiatives.
- Supervised staff of 145 registered nurses, 4 licensed practical nurses, and 12 certified nursing assistants.
Director Of Surgical Services
Matagorda Regional Medical Center
Bay City, TX
03.1998 - 12.2020
- Directed daily operations at facility caring for more than 20 individuals.
- Diversified facility offerings by overseeing implementation and management of Outpatient IV Infusion Services, Bravo PH studies and PillCam Endoscopy.
- Trained in downloading and preparing Bravo Ph Reports.
- Trained and qualified staff per board requirements as well as national, state and local regulations.
- Developed policies and procedures to align with AORN Guidelines and comply with statutory, regulatory, state and federal guidelines.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Coordinated delivery of exceptional patient care by evaluating workflows and facilitating positive throughput changes.
- Collaborated with Quality Team to develop outcomes statistics.
- Facilitated peer-to-peer conflict resolution.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Supervised nursing staff of 20+ RN's, LVNs, and CST's, delivering consistent coaching and mentoring to improve job efficiency.
- Created and maintained facility documents and records, maintaining accuracy while managing sensitive data.
- Resolved conflicts promptly among physicians, nurses, and other healthcare employees to keep workflows on task.
- Headed clinical oversight to devise and establish policies, procedures, and best practices in alignment with regulatory requirements.
- Managed operations in accordance with budget requirements.
- Implemented new hire training to further develop skills and initiate discussions on task prioritization.
- Implemented Inventory "Stoplight" Management Policy to manage outdated supplies and reduce inventory waste.
- Implemented Smoke Free procedures in the Operating Room to support the nationwide initiative and achieve the "Smoke Free" designation.
- Encouraged staff to obtain CNOR certification and achieved the CNOR Strong Award.
- Collaborated with staff and developed and initiated policies and procedures to standardize the delivery of care.
- Initiated daily Safety Huddles.
- Reviewed and assessed staff processes, reducing hazards posed for patients and staff while promoting regulatory compliance.
- Collaborated with administration during planning, building, and the successful moving of the hospital into the new building.
- Successfully built a new Electronic Health Record for Surgical Services.
Operating Room Registered Nurse
CyFair Medical Center
Houston, TX
03.1997 - 01.1998
- Prepped operating rooms for upcoming procedures by setting out and verifying count of all necessary equipment and assessing environment for compliance with asepsis standards.
- Handled specimens for laboratory testing and inspected containers for correct packaging and labeling.
- Built relationships with pre- and post-surgical patients through compassionate approach and positive attitude.
- Participated in discussions with healthcare team members regarding surgical patients to address and resolve concerns.
- Oversaw treatments, therapies and medication administration according to prescribed methods and protocols.
- Anticipated surgeons' needs and maintained procedure sterility during operations by observing body language, movements and demeanors.
- Educated patients and families on diseases, medical and surgical procedures, medication regimens and pain self-management.
- Carried out nursing tasks safely to maintain high level of care that complied with organization's procedures and regulations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to administer therapies and maintain continuum of care.
- Directly supported surgical team by assisting Surgeons, scrubbing and circulating during a wide variety of procedures.
- Performed comprehensive patient assessments to identify patient needs, devise individualized plans of care, modify care solutions and ensure patients' rights.
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Tomball Regional Medical Center
Tomball, TX
07.1991 - 03.1997
- Prepped operating rooms for upcoming procedures by setting out and verifying count of all necessary equipment and assessing environment for compliance with asepsis standards.
- Handled specimens for laboratory testing and inspected containers for correct packaging and labeling.
- Built relationships with pre- and post-surgical patients through compassionate approach and positive attitude.
- Participated in discussions with healthcare team members regarding surgical patients to address and resolve concerns.
- Anticipated surgeons' needs and maintained procedure sterility during operations by observing body language, movements and demeanors.
- Educated patients and families on diseases, medical and surgical procedures, medication regimens and pain self-management.
- Carried out nursing tasks safely to maintain high level of care that complied with organization's procedures and regulations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to administer therapies and maintain continuum of care.
- Directly supported surgical team by assisting Surgeons, scrubbing and circulating during a wide variety of procedures including open hearts procedures.
Operating Room Registered Nurse
St. Francis Hospital And Medical Center
Columbus, GA
03.1991 - 06.1991
- Maintained adequate unit supplies to meet expected patient demands.
- Prepped operating rooms for upcoming procedures by setting out and verifying count of all necessary equipment and assessing environment for compliance with asepsis standards.
- Handled specimens for laboratory testing and inspected containers for correct packaging and labeling.
- Built relationships with pre- and post-surgical patients through compassionate approach and positive attitude.
- Participated in discussions with healthcare team members regarding surgical patients to address and resolve concerns.
- Anticipated surgeons' needs and maintained procedure sterility during operations by observing body language, movements and demeanors.
- Educated patients and families on diseases, medical and surgical procedures, medication regimens and pain self-management.
- Carried out nursing tasks safely to maintain high level of care that complied with organization's procedures and regulations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to administer therapies and maintain continuum of care.
- Directly supported surgical team by assisting Physicians, scrubbing and circulating in a wide variety of specialties including open heart procedures.
- Performed comprehensive patient assessments to identify patient needs, devise individualized plans of care, modify care solutions and ensure patients' rights.
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Matagorda Regional Medical Center
Bay City, TX
01.1991 - 03.1991
- Maintained adequate unit supplies to meet expected patient demands.
- Prepped operating rooms for upcoming procedures by setting out and verifying count of all necessary equipment and assessing environment for compliance with asepsis standards.
- Handled specimens for laboratory testing and inspected containers for correct packaging and labeling.
- Built relationships with pre- and post-surgical patients through compassionate approach and positive attitude.
- Participated in discussions with healthcare team members regarding surgical patients to address and resolve concerns.
- Anticipated surgeons' needs and maintained procedure sterility during operations by observing body language, movements and demeanors.
- Educated patients and families on diseases, medical and surgical procedures, medication regimens and pain self-management.
- Carried out nursing tasks safely to maintain high level of care that complied with organization's procedures and regulations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to administer therapies and maintain continuum of care.
- Directly supported surgical team by assisting Anesthesia and circulating in a variety of specialties.
- Helped improve procedural documentation.
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Breckenridge Hospital
Austin, TX
09.1990 - 01.1991
- Travel Nurse Assignment
- Prepped operating rooms for upcoming procedures by setting out and verifying count of all necessary equipment and assessing environment for compliance with asepsis standards.
- Handled specimens for laboratory testing and inspected containers for correct packaging and labeling.
- Built relationships with pre- and post-surgical patients through compassionate approach and positive attitude.
- Participated in discussions with healthcare team members regarding surgical patients to address and resolve concerns.
- Anticipated surgeons' needs and maintained procedure sterility during operations by observing body language, movements and demeanors.
- Educated patients and families on diseases, medical and surgical procedures, medication regimens and pain self-management.
- Carried out nursing tasks safely to maintain high level of care that complied with organization's procedures and regulations.
- Directly supported surgical team by assisting Anesthesia and circulating in a variety of specialties.
Operating Room Registered Nurse
St. Francis Hospital And Medical Center
Columbus, GA
01.1990 - 09.1990
- Prepped operating rooms for upcoming procedures by setting out and verifying count of all necessary equipment and assessing environment for compliance with asepsis standards.
- Handled specimens for laboratory testing and inspected containers for correct packaging and labeling.
- Built relationships with pre- and post-surgical patients through compassionate approach and positive attitude.
- Participated in discussions with healthcare team members regarding surgical patients to address and resolve concerns.
- Anticipated surgeons' needs and maintained procedure sterility during operations by observing body language, movements and demeanors.
- Educated patients and families on diseases, medical and surgical procedures, medication regimens and pain self-management.
- Carried out nursing tasks safely to maintain high level of care that complied with organization's procedures and regulations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to administer therapies and maintain continuum of care.
- Directly supported surgical team by assisting Anesthesia, scrubbing and circulating in a wide variety of specialties including open heart procedures.
Operating Room Registered Nurse
University Of Texas Medical Branch
Galveston, TX
06.1989 - 01.1990
- Operating Room Internship
- Prepped operating rooms for upcoming procedures by setting out and verifying count of all necessary equipment and assessing environment for compliance with asepsis standards.
- Handled specimens for laboratory testing and inspected containers for correct packaging and labeling.
- Built relationships with pre- and post-surgical patients through compassionate approach and positive attitude.
- Participated in discussions with healthcare team members regarding surgical patients to address and resolve concerns.
- Anticipated surgeons' needs and maintained procedure sterility during operations by observing body language, movements and demeanors.
- Educated patients and families on diseases, medical and surgical procedures, medication regimens and pain self-management.
- Carried out nursing tasks safely to maintain high level of care that complied with organization's procedures and regulations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to administer therapies and maintain continuum of care.
- Directly supported surgical team by assisting Anesthesia and circulating during procedures.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Administration
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX05-2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Tech University Health
Lubbock, TX12-2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
Wharton County Junior College
Wharton, TX05-1989
Skills
- Clinical Quality Improvement
- Patient safety
- Performance metrics
- Strategic planning
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving abilities
- Critical thinking
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Operational efficiency
Certification
- Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
- Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Timeline
Chief Nursing Officer
Matagorda Regional Medical Center
07.2021 - Current
Interim Chief Nursing Officer
Matagorda Regional Medical Center
12.2020 - 06.2021
Director Of Surgical Services
Matagorda Regional Medical Center
03.1998 - 12.2020
Operating Room Registered Nurse
CyFair Medical Center
03.1997 - 01.1998
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Tomball Regional Medical Center
07.1991 - 03.1997
Operating Room Registered Nurse
St. Francis Hospital And Medical Center
03.1991 - 06.1991
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Matagorda Regional Medical Center
01.1991 - 03.1991
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Breckenridge Hospital
09.1990 - 01.1991
Operating Room Registered Nurse
St. Francis Hospital And Medical Center
01.1990 - 09.1990
Operating Room Registered Nurse
University Of Texas Medical Branch
06.1989 - 01.1990
Master of Science - Nursing Administration
The University of Texas At Arlington
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Tech University Health
Associate of Science - Nursing
Wharton County Junior College