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Crista Clifton

Midland,TX

Summary

Devoted Clinical Nurse Educator bringing proven skills in training and mentoring nursing staff. Well-versed in clinical skills and teaching techniques. Offers expert judgment and employee assessment abilities while being a versatile registered nurse with several years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients in units. Proven leader skillful in uniting and guiding nursing teams toward achieving patient care goals and improving satisfaction. Focused on continuously driving innovation and improving patient outcomes.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Nurse Educator

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
Midland, TX
06.2023 - Current
  • Collaborated with health care teams to develop effective patient education materials.
  • Provided mentoring support to junior level nursing staff members.
  • Provided instruction to nursing staff on new procedures and techniques.
  • Coached nurses during their transition from student status to professional practice.
  • Assessed the learning needs of healthcare personnel, created curricula, and delivered lectures and seminars accordingly.
  • Maintained records of educational activities, including attendance rosters and course evaluations.
  • Ensured compliance with applicable accreditation standards and regulations related to clinical education.
  • Developed and implemented evidence-based clinical educational programs for nursing staff.
  • Created performance improvement initiatives designed to enhance quality of care outcomes.
  • Evaluated the effectiveness of educational programs by collecting data on program outcomes.

Registered Nurse

Midland Memorial Hospital
Midland, Texas
03.2016 - Current
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
  • Ensured compliance with regulatory agencies such as The Joint Commission and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
  • Assisted physicians during examinations or surgical procedures.
  • Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
  • Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
  • Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
  • Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.

Education

BSN -

The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX
05-2024

Associate Degree in Nursing -

Midland College
Midland, TX
12-2015

Skills

  • Evidence-Based Practice
  • Clinical Supervision
  • Quality Improvement
  • Staff Development

Timeline

Clinical Nurse Educator

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
06.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse

Midland Memorial Hospital
03.2016 - Current

BSN -

The University of Texas At Arlington

Associate Degree in Nursing -

Midland College
Crista Clifton