Christina Stevens
Waxahachie,TX
Summary
Accomplished Nurse Manager with a proven track record, excelling in staff leadership, budget management, and patient experience. Spearheaded quality improvement initiatives, significantly enhancing patient care through effective staff coaching and mentoring. Successfully started 2 new observation units. Demonstrates exceptional critical thinking and motivational skills, driving performance improvement across nursing departments.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Manager Med/Surg Tele
Methodist Dallas Medical Center
01.2020 - Current
- 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.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Managed budgets and controlled costs, achieving financial targets without compromising patient care quality.
Nurse Manager Med/Surg Tele
Methodist Charlton Medical Center
10.2012 - 01.2020
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients with complex needs.
- 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.
- Fostered open communication among nurses through regular team meetings, promoting collaboration and shared decisionmaking.
Nursing House Supervisor
Methodist Charlton Medical Center
09.2009 - 10.2012
- Served as a liaison between hospital administration and nursing staff, advocating for improvements that positively impacted patient care delivery.
- Exemplified strong leadership skills by serving as a mentor for new nursing staff members, providing guidance and support throughout their onboarding process.
- Streamlined communication between departments for better patient care and timely treatment.
- Promoted a safe working environment for nursing staff by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines.
Charge Nurse Cardiology Unit
Methodist Charlton Medical Center
06.2005 - 09.2009
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
RN Special Care Nursery
Methodist Charlton Medical Center
03.2002 - 06.2005
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
RN NICU
Presbyterian Hospital
01.2001 - 12.2001
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership
WGU
Online04.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Baylor University School of Nursing
Dallas, TX12.2000
Skills
- Staff Supervision
- Quality Improvement
- Critical Thinking
- Department management
- Staff Leadership
- Hiring and Terminations
- Staff Development
- Conflict Management
- Performance Improvement
- Staff Coaching and Mentoring
Accomplishments
- Achieved top decile in all quality metrics this last year.
- Achieved top quartile in patient experience this last year
- Awarded Nurse Leader of the Year in 2015
Certification
- AHA ACLS issued 3/27/2024 expires 3/31/2026
- AHA BLS issued 08/09/2023 expires 8/31/2025
- ANCC NE-BC issued 11/15/2021 expires 11/14/2026
Timeline
Nurse Manager Med/Surg Tele
Methodist Dallas Medical Center
01.2020 - Current
Nurse Manager Med/Surg Tele
Methodist Charlton Medical Center
10.2012 - 01.2020
Nursing House Supervisor
Methodist Charlton Medical Center
09.2009 - 10.2012
Charge Nurse Cardiology Unit
Methodist Charlton Medical Center
06.2005 - 09.2009
RN Special Care Nursery
Methodist Charlton Medical Center
03.2002 - 06.2005
RN NICU
Presbyterian Hospital
01.2001 - 12.2001
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership
WGU
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Baylor University School of Nursing
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