KRISTI CALLAWAY
Alachua
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse with 25 years in acute care, specializing in NICU, Labor & Delivery, and Postpartum. Led multidisciplinary teams to enhance workflows and deliver high-quality patient care. Expertise in staff development, clinical operations, and regulatory compliance. Committed to mentoring teams and advancing patient outcomes through evidence-based practices.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
NICU Nurse Manager
HCA Florida North Florida Hospital
Gainesville
11.2025 - Current
- Supervised NICU staff to ensure high-quality patient care.
- Developed and implemented policies for neonatal care protocols.
- Coordinated training programs for new nurses and staff development.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes.
- Addressed family concerns and provided education on neonatal health.
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided feedback to nursing staff.
- Monitored the performance of nursing staff in providing care to neonatal patients, identified areas of improvement, and provided guidance on best practices.
CNC NICU
HCA Florida North Florida Hospital
Gainesville
01.2018 - 11.2025
- Provide day-to-day leadership of the NICU team, including nurses and technicians.
- Coordinate high-risk deliveries and oversee newborn admissions and resuscitation efforts.
- Manage staffing schedules, patient assignments, and workload distribution to ensure safe nurse-to-patient ratios.
- Mentor and train staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
- Lead communication between nursing staff and physicians to ensure seamless patient care.
- Oversee audits and ensure adherence to hospital policies and regulatory standards.
- Facilitate neonatal transfers to higher-level facilities, coordinating logistics and communication.
- Serve as NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) instructor, reinforcing clinical competency and education.
Staff RN
HCA Florida North Florida Hospital
Gainesville
09.2005 - 12.2017
Staff RN
North Florida Women's Physicians
Gainesville
09.2003 - 09.2004
Staff RN, ER
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
Atlanta
07.2001 - 08.2003
- Assessed urgent and emergent pediatric health conditions in a high-volume emergency department.
- Executed various emergency medical procedures in critical situations.
- Applied strong clinical judgement while performing under pressure in fast-paced emergency situations.
- Triaged laboring patients to prioritize care based on acuity.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop and implement effective patient care plans.
- Maintained documentation and ensured compliance with hospital protocols to support high-quality care.
- Prepared patients for examinations and assisted physicians during procedures.
- Performed fetal monitoring and reported critical changes promptly.
- Communicated complex health information and treatment plans to patients and families with clarity and compassion.
Education
BSN -
KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY
Kennesaw, GA, US06-2001
Skills
- Clinical operations
- Patient safety
- Policy compliance
- Resource scheduling
- Workflow management
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Clinical Training
- Staff supervision
- Team leadership
- Performance coaching
- Conflict resolution
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
Certification
- RNC-NIC
- NRP Instructor
- Basic Cardiac Life Support
- STABLE Certification
- CPI-trained
Timeline
NICU Nurse Manager
HCA Florida North Florida Hospital
11.2025 - Current
CNC NICU
HCA Florida North Florida Hospital
01.2018 - 11.2025
Staff RN
HCA Florida North Florida Hospital
09.2005 - 12.2017
Staff RN
North Florida Women's Physicians
09.2003 - 09.2004
Staff RN, ER
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
07.2001 - 08.2003
BSN -
KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY