Cristin Schaub
Centreville,VA
Summary
Clinical professional with comprehensive background in overseeing healthcare operations and delivering patient-centered care. Expertise in developing and implementing clinical programs with focus on quality improvement and patient satisfaction. Known for fostering team collaboration, adapting to evolving needs, and achieving impactful results.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Director ICU and Progressive Care Unit
Inova Fair Oaks Hospital
06.2022 - Current
- Cultivated a positive organizational culture that supported employee engagement, teamwork, open communication, ethical behavior, accountability.
- Directed the unit leadership team in developing nursing staff through education, evaluation, performance management, and competency improvement.
- Oversaw quality improvement initiatives, leading to higher patient satisfaction rates and better compliance with regulatory standards.
- Interviewed and hired highly talented individuals bringing great skills and passion to daily jobs.
- Implemented new policies and educated staff on changes.
- Enhanced staff retention rates by implementing comprehensive wellness and professional development programs.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and ancillary leaders to promote high quality patient care.
- Ensured regulatory compliance in patient care and unit environment.
RN Unit Supervisor- Emergency Department
Inova Fair Oaks Hospital
07.2017 - 06.2022
- Frontline leader who delivered highly reliable results related to Quality and Best Practices to improve clinical operations on the unit.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
- Participated in professional development opportunities regularly to stay current on best practices in the field of nursing.
- Implemented infection control measures within the unit, maintaining a safe environment for both patients and staff members.
- Managed complex cases of critically ill patients, ensuring optimal treatment plans were executed effectively.
- Aligned nursing goals with department objectives to enhance overall performance metrics within the healthcare facility.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Proactively identified areas of improvement within the unit, implementing corrective actions to prevent future issues from arising.
- Played a key role in successful change management initiatives by effectively communicating benefits of new procedures to staff members while addressing any concerns raised during implementation stages.
- Resolved issues through active listening and open-ended questioning, escalating major problems to manager.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Inova Fair Oaks Hospital
01.2011 - 07.2017
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Optimized patient flow within the Emergency Department by collaborating with charge nurses in coordinating bed assignments and discharges according to capacity constraints.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by delivering compassionate, culturally sensitive care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Acted as a resource for colleagues by sharing clinical expertise, participating in educational opportunities, and serving as a preceptor for new nurses joining the Emergency Department team.
Registered Nurse, Trauma ICU
Inova Fairfax Hospital
05.2005 - 01.2011
- Delivered high quality care to Level 1 Trauma patients with complex injuries and critical care needs.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Provided support for patients' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Registered Nurse, Pediatric ICU
Inova Fairfax Hospital
06.2001 - 05.2005
- Successful New Graduate Nurse in a Pediatric ICU.
- Provided high quality care for a varied critical care population.
- Ensured patient interactions were developmentally appropriate across age spectrums.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA03-2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Marymount University
Arlington, VA06-2001
Skills
- Clinical Leadership
- Clinical Quality Improvement
- Employee Performance Evaluations
- Collaborative skills
- Compliance with regulatory guidelines
- Critical Thinking
Certification
- Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN)
- Trauma Certified Registered Nurse (TCRN)
- AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- AHA Basic Life Support (BLS)
- NIHSS
Timeline
Clinical Director ICU and Progressive Care Unit
Inova Fair Oaks Hospital
06.2022 - Current
RN Unit Supervisor- Emergency Department
Inova Fair Oaks Hospital
07.2017 - 06.2022
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Inova Fair Oaks Hospital
01.2011 - 07.2017
Registered Nurse, Trauma ICU
Inova Fairfax Hospital
05.2005 - 01.2011
Registered Nurse, Pediatric ICU
Inova Fairfax Hospital
06.2001 - 05.2005
- Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN)
- Trauma Certified Registered Nurse (TCRN)
- AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- AHA Basic Life Support (BLS)
- NIHSS
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Liberty University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Marymount University
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