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Costanza Christopher

Staten Island

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate, Registered Nurse and Nurse Manager at Northwell Health, recognized for enhancing team leadership and driving quality improvement initiatives. Expert in regulatory compliance and budget management, I foster interdisciplinary collaboration to elevate patient care. Passionate about empowering staff and ensuring optimal patient outcomes through innovative care strategies and compassionate support.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse, Nurse Manager

Northwell Health
Staten Island
09.2009 - Current
  • Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication with staff members.
  • Coordinated interdisciplinary team meetings to review patient progress and plan care strategies.
  • Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
  • Ensured compliance with regulatory agencies such as The Joint Commission and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
  • Assisted with budgeting process by forecasting staffing needs and supplies.
  • Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.

Registered Nurse , Assistant Nurse Manager

Northwell Health
Staten Island
05.2005 - 09.2009
  • Provided guidance to staff on patient care, clinical practice, and professional development.
  • Monitored quality assurance activities for compliance with standards of care.
  • Managed the scheduling of personnel assignments based on patient acuity levels.
  • Reviewed patient charts for accuracy and completeness of documentation.
  • Received and investigated complaints from families, patients and clinical staff, devising solutions to multifaceted challenges.
  • Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.

Registered Nurse

Northwell Health
Staten Island
06.2002 - 05.2005
  • Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
  • Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
  • Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
  • Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.

Registered Nurse

Silver Lake Specialized Care Center
Staten Island
02.1997 - 06.2002

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain College of Nursing
Chicago, IL
08-2014

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

College of Staten Island
Staten Island, NY
06-1996

Skills

  • Team leadership
  • Quality improvement
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Budget management
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Quality assurance

Accomplishments

  • Presidents Award Nominee for Early Mobility Initiative 2015
  • Spotlight Award winner for Leadership 2022
  • Presidents Award recipient for Leader of the Year 2025

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Nurse Manager

Northwell Health
09.2009 - Current

Registered Nurse , Assistant Nurse Manager

Northwell Health
05.2005 - 09.2009

Registered Nurse

Northwell Health
06.2002 - 05.2005

Registered Nurse

Silver Lake Specialized Care Center
02.1997 - 06.2002

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain College of Nursing

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

College of Staten Island

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