Christina Thomason
Fackler,AL
Summary
Accomplished Surgical Clinical Nurse Manager at Highlands Medical Center, adept in clinical leadership and staff education. Spearheaded comprehensive training programs, enhancing nursing efficiency and patient care quality. Proficient in EMR systems and Microsoft applications, with a proven track record in fostering professional growth and optimizing operational workflows.
Registered Nurse with 16 years of experience in direct patient care and nursing management positions in hospital settings. Experience spans across behavioral and mental health, ICU, Perioperative, Operating Room, PACU and med-surgical environments. Passionate about providing programs and services in support of growth and healing for patients with mental health issues. Active listener with direct communication style and compassionate, non-judgmental approach to build patient trust and rapport. Outside-the-box thinker with strong crisis resolution skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse Manager
Huntsville Health System Highlands Medical Center
Scottsboro, AL
01.2024 - Current
- Mentored new nursing staff, fostering professional growth and development through comprehensive training programs.
- Streamlined workflow for increased efficiency by optimizing scheduling and delegating tasks to the appropriate staff members.
- Directed day-to-day nursing and operational functions for a small 4 operating rooms, 2 procedure rooms and a 5 bay pacu facility, ensuring exceptional delivery of care when developing well-rounded nursing teams.
- Conducted routine performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback to drive continuous improvement among nursing staff members.
Telescibe
Scribeamerica
San Francisco, CA
11.2021 - 02.2024
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
Highlands Medical Center
Scottsboro, AL
03.2022 - 01.2024
- Streamlined operating room setup for faster procedure turnaround times, ensuring timely patient care.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between surgical cases by efficiently preparing operating rooms for subsequent procedures.
- Reduced risk of infection by maintaining a sterile operating room environment through proper cleaning and equipment handling techniques.
- Minimized post-operative complications through diligent assessment of patients'' vital signs and overall condition during recovery.
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
Highlands Medical Center
Scottsboro, AL
10.2015 - 10.2021
- Streamlined operating room setup for faster procedure turnaround times, ensuring timely patient care.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between surgical cases by efficiently preparing operating rooms for subsequent procedures.
- Reduced risk of infection by maintaining a sterile operating room environment through proper cleaning and equipment handling techniques.
- Minimized post-operative complications through diligent assessment of patients'' vital signs and overall condition during recovery.
PACU Registered Nurse
Highlands Medical Center
Scottsboro, AL
10.2015 - 10.2021
- Enhanced patient safety by diligently monitoring vital signs and administering medications postsurgery.
- Reduced recovery times through effective pain management and close collaboration with the surgical team.
- Maintained accurate records of medication administration, vital signs monitoring, and other critical data points for proper evaluation of patients'' progress during recovery.
- Mentored new PACU nurses, sharing best practices for efficient patient turnover and discharge processes.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and maintaining open communication with patients and families.
- Promoted teamwork among nursing staff, fostering a supportive environment conducive to high-quality patient care.
- Supported successful implementation of newly adopted protocols within the PACU department through active involvement in training sessions and policy updates.
Perioperative Registered Nurse
Highlands Medical Center
Scottsboro, AL
03.2012 - 10.2015
- Maintained compliance with facility policies, state regulations, and national nursing standards through diligent adherence to established protocols.
- Supported surgical teams under high-pressure situations while maintaining composed demeanor, contributing to optimal patient outcomes.
- Provided quality perioperative care by closely monitoring patients throughout their surgical experience.
- Reduced surgical site infections through meticulous adherence to aseptic techniques and infection control protocols.
Registered Nurse
Highlands Medical Center
Scottsboro, AL
05.2008 - 03.2012
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
Education
Associates Degree in Medical Billing And Coding - Medical Billing And Coding
Ultimate Medical Academy - Clearwater
Clearwater, FL01.2025
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Northeast Alabama Community College
Rainsville, AL05.2008
Skills
- Clinical Leadership
- Nurse Leadership
- Staff Education
- Medication Administration
- Skilled with e-mail, internet, word, excel, PowerPoint, and extensive knowledge of Microsoft applications
- EMR Systems as well as Electronic Charting with API and Meditech
- Extensive verbal and written communication skills
- Patient Education and Advocacy
- Clinical Assessment and Team Development
- Nursing Expert with Recruiting and training
- Care Planning, Coordinating, and Management
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Self Motivation and Task Prioritization with Adaptability and Flexibility
Certification
- Nursing License 1-117293 MSL-
- BCLS/ACLS/PALS certified
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Manager
Huntsville Health System Highlands Medical Center
01.2024 - Current
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
Highlands Medical Center
03.2022 - 01.2024
Telescibe
Scribeamerica
11.2021 - 02.2024
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
Highlands Medical Center
10.2015 - 10.2021
PACU Registered Nurse
Highlands Medical Center
10.2015 - 10.2021
Perioperative Registered Nurse
Highlands Medical Center
03.2012 - 10.2015
Registered Nurse
Highlands Medical Center
05.2008 - 03.2012
Associates Degree in Medical Billing And Coding - Medical Billing And Coding
Ultimate Medical Academy - Clearwater
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Northeast Alabama Community College
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