Christian Hood
Calera,AL
Summary
Dedicated medical provider with a proven track record of connecting patients to essential resources and support. Technologically adept, successfully managing large caseloads in fast-paced hospital environments for over five years. Compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with extensive experience in direct patient care, triage, and care coordination, demonstrating the ability to remain calm under pressure and navigate challenging situations skillfully. Strong relationships with patients and families are consistently fostered through empathetic communication, respect, and exceptional customer service.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse
UAB St. Vincent's
Clanton, AL
11.2025 - Current
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care and adherence to protocols.
- Coordinated patient admissions, discharges, and transfers effectively within the unit.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives that enhanced patient safety and satisfaction.
- Managed daily operations of nursing unit, optimizing workflow and resource allocation.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Registered Nurse
Ascension St Vincent Hospital
Clanton, Alabama
10.2021 - Current
- 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.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Patient Care Technician
Children's Hospital Of Alabama
Birmingham, AL
11.2017 - 10.2021
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
- Checked supply availability and laid out instruments for patient rooms.
Patient Liaison
St. Vicents Chilton
Clanton, AL
11.2020 - 07.2021
- Utilized knowledge of available resources to help patients select appropriate courses and obtain relevant support.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Entered details into computer systems and managed database of information.
Education
No Degree - Nursing
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, ALAssociate of Applied Science - Nursing
Jefferson State Community College
Hoover, AL08-2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Auburn University At Montgomery
Montgomery04-2026
Skills
- Patient Confidentiality and Data Security
- Communicating to Patients and Families
- Gathering Information from Patients
- Patient Needs Assessment and Referral
- Clear Patient Communication
- Patient Care Assessment
- Critical Thinking
- Interpreting EKGs
- Team leadership
- Clinical leadership
- Care coordination
- Decision-making
- Calm and composed
Certification
BLS certified
CDP EMRA
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS
Timeline
Charge Nurse
UAB St. Vincent's
11.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
Ascension St Vincent Hospital
10.2021 - Current
Patient Liaison
St. Vicents Chilton
11.2020 - 07.2021
Patient Care Technician
Children's Hospital Of Alabama
11.2017 - 10.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Jefferson State Community College
No Degree - Nursing
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Auburn University At Montgomery