Christopher Sanders
Alexandria,VA
Summary
Results-driven professional with strong focus on team collaboration and organizational efficiency. Adept at managing operations, optimizing workflows, and ensuring high standards of performance. Skilled in strategic planning, problem-solving, and adapting to changing needs. Known for reliability and commitment to achieving impactful outcomes
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Administrative Director
Inova Mount Vernon Hospital
Alexandria, VA
09.2025 - Current
- Supervised nursing staff, ensuring compliance with protocols and quality care standards.
- Coordinated patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to optimize workflow efficiency.
- Monitored patient outcomes, identifying areas for improvement in service delivery.
- Managed scheduling of nursing staff to ensure adequate coverage across all shifts.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Streamlined communication processes between departments to enhance collaboration and patient safety.
Nurse Specialist I
DC Health
Washington, D.C.
07.2023 - Current
- Conducted assessments of healthcare facilities for regulatory compliance.
- Developed strategic initiatives to enhance patient care quality across health providers.
- Collaborated with teams to address licensing issues and improve operations.
- Provided guidance on healthcare regulations, ensuring adherence among stakeholders.
- Mentored junior staff in regulatory compliance and patient safety practices.
- Analyzed data trends to identify process improvement opportunities in licensing.
- Facilitated training sessions for professionals on regulatory requirements and standards.
- Led investigations into complaints against facilities, driving corrective actions.
Registered Nurse (PRN)
Inova Mount Vernon Hospital
Alexandria, VA
07.2023 - Current
- Delivered comprehensive bedside nursing care to diverse Emergency Department patients.
- Managed cases including stroke, psychiatric emergencies, sepsis, and cardiac dysrhythmias.
- Provided specialized care for pediatric and obstetric patients requiring urgent interventions.
- Assumed multiple roles: Charge Nurse, Triage Nurse, Floating Support, and Preceptor.
- Floated to Lorton Freestanding Healthplex, functioning effectively in various nursing capacities.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure seamless patient transfers to higher-level care.
- Educated new staff on protocols and best practices in emergency nursing.
Unit Based Supervisor- Emergency Department
Inova Mount Vernon Hospital
Alexandria, VA
11.2021 - 07.2023
- Supervised daily operations to ensure adherence to patient care standards and hospital policies.
- Led team meetings to promote communication and address workflow challenges effectively.
- Developed training programs for new staff, enhancing onboarding processes and team performance.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives, resulting in enhanced patient satisfaction scores.
- Analyzed operational procedures to identify inefficiencies and recommend process improvements.
- Collaborated with department heads on strategic planning initiatives to align departmental goals with hospital objectives.
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
NM Non-Long-Term Care (NLTC) Surveyor Supervisor
State of New Mexico Department of Health- Division of Health Improvement
Albuquerque, NM
01.2021 - 11.2021
- Served as supervisor for a team of five surveyors (2 Registered Nurses and 3 Generalists) conducting investigation surveys on compliance with all applicable Federal and State regulations for 15 different facility types. Served as lead surveyor for complaint investigations against hospital systems throughout the state of New Mexico.
- Managed, educated, and evaluated the actions, writings, and professionalism of five surveyors. Maintained constant open communication between the State and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
- Managed staffing and payroll for five surveyors, including assignment makeup and priority.
NM Registered Nurse Non-Long-Term-Care Surveyor
State of New Mexico Department of Health- Division of Health Improvement
Albuquerque, NM
11.2020 - 01.2021
- Conducted regulatory oversight for 15 different Acute and Continuing Care facilities throughout the state of New Mexico. This included complaint, initial, recertification, and validation surveys on behalf of both New Mexico Department of Health and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
- Trained in regulatory parameters for 15 different care sites from hospital to federally qualified rural health clinics. Conducted fact findings surveys that consisted of observation, record review, and interviews.
- Served as lead surveyor, managing entire survey from entry to the submission of findings.
- Documented findings of noncompliance through the adherence of approved writing standards.
- Reviewed plans of correction submitted by outside facilities and conducted revisits to release Conditions of Participations.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Fusion Medical Staffing
Omaha, NE
07.2018 - 11.2020
- Transient nurse for six Emergency Departments providing direct bedside care in fast paced new environments. Hospital types include critical access hospitals, level one trauma centers, academic medical institutions, Magnet designated facilities, and mixed population based. Typical patient presentations included cardiovascular complaints, STEMI, Stroke, Psychiatric disorders, Sepsis, Pediatrics, and Obstetrics. Served as direct bedside nurse, triage nurse, and charge nurse at multiple locations. Experience documenting with the following software: Epic, Cerner, Meditech, and Pulse Check.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
St Joseph’s Health
Syracuse, NY
10.2016 - 07.2018
- Provided direct bedside nursing care for patients in the largest Emergency Department in the Syracuse metropolitan area. Patient population included STEMI/ NSTEMI, COPD exacerbation, sickle cell disease, medical clearance for transfer to Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program (CPEP). Served in a supervisory educational preceptor position for new graduate nurses with peer mentoring, skill validation, goal establishment, and evaluation review. Supervised the completion of delegated tasks to unlicensed assistive personnel.
Registered Nurse, Unit 2-4/2-5
St. Joseph’s Health
Syracuse, NY
06.2015 - 10.2016
- Provided direct bedside nursing care on a class I telemetry unit. Patient population included Immediate post Cardiac Catheterization, NSTEMI, Pulmonary Embolism, Sepsis, Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter with Rapid Ventricular Response, Ventricular Arrhythmias, Congestive Heart Failure. Unit mostly consisted of patients requiring advanced oxygen delivery such as high flow, BIPAP, and Tracheostomy ventilation. Medicated drips titrated included: dobutamine, amidarone, diltiazem, nesiritide, and nitroglycerin.
Education
Doctorate in Nursing Practice - Ethical Leadership
McKendree University
Lebanon, IL05-2023
Masters in the Science of Nursing - Forensic Nursing
Xavier University
Cincinnati, OH05-2021
Masters in the Science of Criminal Justice - undefined
Xavier University
Cincinnati, OH05-2021
Bachelors in the Science of Nursing - undefined
State University of New York Upstate Medical University
Syracuse, NY05-2017
Associates in Applied Science - Nursing
St. Josephs College of Nursing at St. Joseph’s Hospital Healthcare Center
Syracuse, NY05-2015
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- Health promotion
- Quality improvement
- Organizational leadership
Accomplishments
Inova Nursing Excellence Award- New Knowledge and Innovation 2023 for "Evidenced Based Practice Project: Implementation of Elder Abuse Screening and Microlearnings and its Effect on Nursing Attitudes towards Assessment, Intervention, and Advocacy."
Certification
- Gerontological Nursing (GERO-BC), American Nurses Credentialing Center
- Public Health (CPH), National Board of Public Health Examiners
Timeline
Administrative Director
Inova Mount Vernon Hospital
09.2025 - Current
Nurse Specialist I
DC Health
07.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse (PRN)
Inova Mount Vernon Hospital
07.2023 - Current
Unit Based Supervisor- Emergency Department
Inova Mount Vernon Hospital
11.2021 - 07.2023
NM Non-Long-Term Care (NLTC) Surveyor Supervisor
State of New Mexico Department of Health- Division of Health Improvement
01.2021 - 11.2021
NM Registered Nurse Non-Long-Term-Care Surveyor
State of New Mexico Department of Health- Division of Health Improvement
11.2020 - 01.2021
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Fusion Medical Staffing
07.2018 - 11.2020
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
St Joseph’s Health
10.2016 - 07.2018
Registered Nurse, Unit 2-4/2-5
St. Joseph’s Health
06.2015 - 10.2016
Masters in the Science of Nursing - Forensic Nursing
Xavier University
Masters in the Science of Criminal Justice - undefined
Xavier University
Bachelors in the Science of Nursing - undefined
State University of New York Upstate Medical University
Associates in Applied Science - Nursing
St. Josephs College of Nursing at St. Joseph’s Hospital Healthcare Center
Doctorate in Nursing Practice - Ethical Leadership
McKendree University