Christine Tufan
Hamburg
Summary
Proactive nursing leader with a strong focus on staff education, regulatory compliance and patient care. Known for fostering collaboration among healthcare teams. Dedicated and knowledgeable Registered Nurse offering many years of hands-on patient care experience, as well as solid record of accomplishment in management roles. Broad-based history includes Hospital, Rehab and Home Health Care. Focused on delivering high-quality services to support patients and families. Positive and upbeat with good listening skills and compassionate nature. Skilled at building patient and clinician trust and managing crisis situations.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse Manager, Lead Nurse, Liaison
Catholic Health System
Buffalo
09.2007 - 01.2025
- Implemented regular audits to maintain compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Educated staff on best practices and regulatory guidelines in home healthcare.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams for efficient patient admissions and discharges.
- Conducted performance evaluations to support clinician professional development initiatives.
- Reviewed incident reports, executing corrective action plans as required.
- Managed medication administration, ensuring all regulations were followed.
- Fostered interdisciplinary collaboration among healthcare professionals for improved outcomes.
- Assisted in training new nursing staff on effective patient care procedures.
Utilization Review QI Discharge Planner
Erie County Medical Center Corporation, ECMCC
Buffalo
03.2002 - 02.2007
- Coordinated patient discharge plans with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure seamless transitions.
- Assessed patient needs and resources for effective discharge planning and care continuity.
- Facilitated communication among patients, families, and healthcare providers to enhance understanding.
- Assisted in coordinating post-hospitalization services including home health care and transportation.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to determine appropriate levels of care before discharge.
- Evaluated patients' abilities to live independently or function within an assisted living facility.
- Identified potential barriers and risks impacting successful outcomes after discharge.
- Utilized data-driven approaches to coordinate comprehensive patient care and rehabilitation efforts.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
D'Youville University
Buffalo, NYSkills
- Audit compliance and performance evaluation
- Staff education and training
- Patient care and medication management
- Electronic medical records (EMR) systems
- Discharge planning and coordination
- Nursing expertise and problem solving
Certification
Registered Professional Nurse Licensure
Case Manager Certification (CCM)
BLS Certification
PRI & Screen Certification
Case Manager Certification (CCM)
BLS Certification
PRI & Screen Certification
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Manager, Lead Nurse, Liaison
Catholic Health System
09.2007 - 01.2025
Utilization Review QI Discharge Planner
Erie County Medical Center Corporation, ECMCC
03.2002 - 02.2007
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
D'Youville University