Maria "Christy" Hunter
Peculiar,United States
Summary
Dedicated and knowledgeable Transition to Practice Nurse Manager. Passionate about fostering professional development, elevating nurse performance, and positively influencing staff engagement and patient outcomes. Proven leader and mentor with a strong foundation in clinical education and transition-to-practice programs.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Division Manager Transition to Practice
Healthtrust
05.2024 - Current
- Lead the Transition to Practice program across HCA hospitals in the MidAmerica Division
- Supervisory and performance management of 8 full time employees
- Strategic planning with key stakeholders
- Support successful onboarding and integration of new graduate nurses into clinical roles
StaRN Instructor
Healthtrust Workforce Solutions
01.2017 - 05.2024
- Delivered clinical content and skills training to new graduate nurses
- Facilitated competency development and monitored progress of StaRN participants
- Built supportive relationships to ensure nurse success and retention
Registered Nurse
Healthtrust Workforce Solutions
05.2013 - 11.2017
- Provided PRN ED coverage at all Kansas City HCA hospitals
Registered Nurse
Supplemental Healthcare (Agency)
10.2016 - 03.2017
* Provided pre-operative and post-anesthesia care at the University of Kansas Hospital
Registered Nurse
North Kansas City Hospital
03.2016 - 10.2016
- Delivered perioperative care, focusing on patient safety and timely surgical prep and recovery
Registered Nurse
Truman Medical Center
01.2009 - 05.2016
- Emergency department nurse of a Level 1 trauma, teaching, and safety-net hospital
- Delivered high-acuity emergency care in a fast-paced environment
Education
Masters of Science in Nursing Education - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT01.2024
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT02.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Metropolitan Community College
Kansas City, MO12.2008
Skills
- Proven leadership in guiding and mentoring new graduate nurses and instructors
- Effective communicator with strong interpersonal relationship-building skills
- Highly organized; excels at time management and performance under pressure
- Compassionate professional with a strong work ethic and dedication to excellence
- Coaching and mentoring colleagues
- Project implementation and management
- Virtual team management
Certification
- BLS
- ALS
- NIH Stroke Scale
- CPI Instructor
- Triage First
- Hazmat
Timeline
Division Manager Transition to Practice
Healthtrust
05.2024 - Current
StaRN Instructor
Healthtrust Workforce Solutions
01.2017 - 05.2024
Registered Nurse
Supplemental Healthcare (Agency)
10.2016 - 03.2017
Registered Nurse
North Kansas City Hospital
03.2016 - 10.2016
Registered Nurse
Healthtrust Workforce Solutions
05.2013 - 11.2017
Registered Nurse
Truman Medical Center
01.2009 - 05.2016
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Metropolitan Community College
Masters of Science in Nursing Education - Nursing
Western Governors University
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