Cristina Lund
Keeseville,NY
Summary
Experienced Director of Nursing with expertise in clinical supervision and quality improvement. Leads interdisciplinary teams in crisis management, patient advocacy, and regulatory compliance. Develops effective nursing protocols for crisis stabilization and ensures delivery of person-centered care in alignment with mental health regulations. Collaborates with staff to enhance engagement and productivity while maintaining high standards in nursing practices and policies.
Overview
1
1
Certification
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Director of Nursing
CVFC-Intensive Crisis Stabilization Center
Plattsburgh, New York
05.2025 - Current
- Led nursing staff to deliver comprehensive care to patients during crisis situations, enhancing crisis stabilization outcomes.
- Developed and implemented nursing protocols for acute mental health, alcohol, and substance abuse in crisis stabilization.
- Provide clinical guidance and direction to clinical staff to ensure quality person-centered care.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to enhance recipient treatment and safety plans.
- Conducted performance evaluations for nursing staff, identifying areas for improvement to enhance overall team effectiveness.
- Participated in quality improvement and risk management initiatives to ensure compliance across inpatient and outpatient facilities.
- Monitor current and changes in laws and regulations related to The Office of Mental Health and New York State Office of Addiction Services and Support.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
SUNY North Country Community College
Saranac Lake, NY05-1994
Associate of Applied Science - Mathematical Sciences
SUNY North Country Community College
Saranac Lake, NY05-1992
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership And Management
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN09-2026
Skills
- Crisis intervention
- Clinical supervision
- Quality improvement
- Quality assurance
- Patient safety protocols
- Regulatory compliance
- Performance evaluation
- Patient care management
- Direct patient care
- Nursing procedures
- Risk management
- Quality initiatives
- Policy development
- Policy enforcement
- EMR software
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Interdepartmental collaboration
- Team leadership
- Staff development
- Employee coaching
- Operations management
- Clinical leadership
- Care program design
- Relationship building
- Team collaboration
- HIPAA regulations
- Standards of practice
- Operations management
Certification
- CDONA - Certified Director of Nursing Administration
- CDP - Certified Dementia Practitioner
- CADDCT - Certified Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care Trainer
- ASCOM - Antibiotic Stewardship Certificate of Mastery
- AS-BC - Antibiotic Stewardship Board Certified
- IP-IC - Infection Prevention and Control Certification
- QCP - QAPI Certified Professional
- RAC-CT - Resident Assessment Instrument and MDS Certification
- H/C PRI - Hospital/Community Patient Review Instrument
- PMH-BC and CARN - Enrolled in Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Certification and Certified Addiction Registered Nurse
Timeline
Director of Nursing
CVFC-Intensive Crisis Stabilization Center
05.2025 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
SUNY North Country Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Mathematical Sciences
SUNY North Country Community College
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership And Management
Walden University