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Nancy McAdam-Thayer

Orange,TX

Summary

Clinical Director with extensive experience at Christus Southeast Texas, excelling in clinical quality improvement and budget oversight. Proven track record in mentoring staff and enhancing patient care standards. Skilled in effective communication and employee performance evaluations, fostering a culture of growth and accountability in high-pressure environments.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Director of Med Surg, Infusion & Surgery

Christus Southeast Texas
Jasper, TX
06.2023 - 11.2025
  • Led clinical operations to enhance patient care quality and safety standards.
  • Mentored staff members through professional development opportunities, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.

Clinical Director of ICCU

Christus St. Patrick Hospital
Lake Charles, LA
06.2019 - 06.2023
  • Cultivated a positive organizational culture that supported employee engagement, teamwork, open communication, ethical behavior, accountability.
  • Conducted regular performance evaluations for clinical staff, identifying areas for improvement and providing constructive feedback for growth.
  • Directed crisis intervention services when necessary during Covid Pandemic; provided support during critical incidents, and ensured the well-being of all involved parties.

Various Positions During Tenure

Christus St Mary Hospital
Port Arthur, TX
01.1990 - 05.2019
  • July 15th 2015 to August 2nd 2019: Associate Health Nurse. Job duties included keeping up with associates vaccines & titers, new hire processing and any safety concerns (needle sticks and other exposures).
  • Positions added to my role after St Mary converted to an Outpatient facility in 2016: Clinical Director of the Cath lab and Center for Health Management. And in November of 2018 the Outpatient Chemo department was under my supervision also until St Mary closure.
  • May 2013 to July 2015: Staff nurse in the Cardiac Cath lab. We took care of patients pre, intra and post procedures.
  • June 2009 to May 2013: my position was Director of CV services, managing staffing, budget and patient satisfaction for the telemetry and ICU.
  • March 1996 to June 2009 was bedside nursing in ICU. Managing critically ill Medical and Surgical patients.
  • September1994 to March 1996, House Supervisor.
  • Director of Oncology June 1992 to October 1994.
  • 1994 -1995 PRN work with St Mary Home Health
  • October 1987 to June 1992 Staff nurse/charge nurse on the Oncology Unit

Oncology Clinical Educator

Park Place Hospital
Port Arthur, TX
04.1992 - 06.1992

Provided education to staff and patients. Administered Chemotherapy.

Staff Nurse

South Austin Medical Center
Austin, TX
08.1989 - 01.1990

Staff nurse on Ortho/Neuro/Oncology unit.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

UTMB
Galveston, TX
06-2009

Skills

  • Budget oversight
  • Clinical quality improvement
  • Employee performance evaluations
  • Direct patient care
  • Staff scheduling
  • Effective communication

Timeline

Clinical Director of Med Surg, Infusion & Surgery

Christus Southeast Texas
06.2023 - 11.2025

Clinical Director of ICCU

Christus St. Patrick Hospital
06.2019 - 06.2023

Oncology Clinical Educator

Park Place Hospital
04.1992 - 06.1992

Various Positions During Tenure

Christus St Mary Hospital
01.1990 - 05.2019

Staff Nurse

South Austin Medical Center
08.1989 - 01.1990

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

UTMB
Nancy McAdam-Thayer