Christine McCormack BSN, RN
West Melbourne,FL
Summary
Knowledgeable nurse with excellent conflict resolution and problem-solving abilities demonstrated across 19 year career history. Eager to expand and refine leadership abilities. Detailed - oriented team player with strong organizational skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Interim Assistant Nurse Manager PCU/CMU
Health First Palm Bay Hospital
07.2023 - Current
- Oversaw clinical documentation processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Utilized strategic approaches to elevate and sustain unit's IDN retention rate from 68% to 83%.
- Facilitated timely discharge planning by coordinating with case managers, physicians, and other healthcare providers.
- Investigated and resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgement to foster culture of continuous improvement.
- Helped manage day-to-day operations of unit, ensuring efficient allocation of resources and adherence to hospital protocols.
- Played key role in interdisciplinary effort resulting in achieving 0% all-cause readmission rate for first time in 13 years during month of February.
- Introduced visual management board to drive improvements and patient outcomes.
- Collaborated closely with fellow leadership to significantly reduce traveler usage and unit's vacancy rate from 29% to 6%.
- Implemented strategies resulting in notable reduction of over 10% in Hospital-Acquired Pressure Injuries (HAPI) and spearheaded efforts toward achieving and maintaining 50% reduction goal.
Clinical Charge Nurse PCU/CMU
Health First Palm Bay Hospital
09.2018 - 07.2023
- Supervised staff of up to 25 per shift to include Registered Nurses, Certified Nurse Assistants, Cardiac Monitor Technicians, Health Unit Coordinators, Patient Observers, and Medical Scribes.
- Promoted positive work environment through effective teamwork, open communication, and strong leadership skills.
- Coordinated daily shift assignments to ensure adequate staffing levels for optimal patient care delivery.
- Streamlined communication between interdisciplinary teams for improved patient outcomes.
- Performed direct patient care activities and assisted in non-invasive and invasive bedside procedures.
- Health First Exceptional Performance Award Winner in 2018 for reducing length of stay from FY 2017 of 4.88 to FY 2018 of 4.28, average of 12-15 less inpatients daily, increased discharges before noon from less than 10% to 20.71%, decreased falls by 14%, decreased pressure ulcers by 46%, with cost savings of $981,000.00
Registered Nurse, Relief Clinical Charge Nurse PCU
Health First Palm Bay Hospital
05.2005 - 09.2018
- Provided assessment, implementation, and evaluation of care to adult cardiac telemetry patients.
- Developed skills necessary to recognize and resolve safety issues following approved policies and protocols.
- Preceptor to new Graduate Nurses and newly hired Registered Nurses.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL05.2005
Skills
- Care Coordination
- Performance Improvement
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Performance monitoring
Certification
- Registered Nurse, September 2005
(Expires 4/2025)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
(Expires 2/2026)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
(Expires 2/2026)
- National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification
(Expires 10/2024)
Timeline
Interim Assistant Nurse Manager PCU/CMU
Health First Palm Bay Hospital
07.2023 - Current
Clinical Charge Nurse PCU/CMU
Health First Palm Bay Hospital
09.2018 - 07.2023
Registered Nurse, Relief Clinical Charge Nurse PCU
Health First Palm Bay Hospital
05.2005 - 09.2018
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
Florida State University
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