TAMMY CHRISTIAN
Dayton,Ohio
Summary
Clinical leader combining instructional design and infection prevention with operational management to improve staff performance and care outcomes. Develops standardized training curricula and drives multidisciplinary collaboration. Translates policy evidence and performance trends into practical actions that support onboarding compliance and continuous improvement.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager, Infection Prevention & Control
Kettering Health
Dayton, OH
2025 - Current
- Reduced healthcare-associated infections by 34%; shared performance trends and action plans with executive and governance committees.
- Led MRSA collaborative across enterprise to establish standardized practices, aligning nursing, physicians, environmental services, and operations on improvement priorities.
- Supported infection prevention, patient safety, regulatory readiness, and performance improvement across four acute care and emergency care facilities, enhancing overall patient outcomes.
- Educated staff on evidence-based practices through coaching, rounding, and policy review, fostering a culture of safety and compliance.
Education Consultant, Professional Development
UC Health
Cincinnati, OH
2024 - 2025
- Promoted from Unit Educator to Education Consultant to design and implement UC Health’s Medical Surgical Transition-to-Practice Program across two hospitals.
- Designed standardized four-week curriculum for 50 new graduate nurses annually across six cohorts, guiding progression from needs assessment to implementation.
- Coordinated with three nurse educators, six subject matter experts, and nursing leaders to unify orientation, competency development, and delivery of education.
- Aligned content with learner needs and organizational priorities through leader interviews, feedback, and national best practices.
Regional Executive Director
CareTenders Hospice / LHC Group
, Southwest Ohio
2023 - 2024
- Directed clinical and business operations, overseeing staffing, workforce performance, financial results, quality, and regulatory compliance to enhance organizational effectiveness.
- Managed team of 47 employees; hired and coached clinical and business office managers to ensure consistent supervision and operational standards.
- Enhanced compliance and staff accountability, leading to deficiency-free regulatory survey.
Director, Care Management & Population Health
Kettering Health Physician Partners
Dayton, OH
2015 - 2023
- Worked with physicians, pharmacy, health plans, and clinical leaders to align workflows and improve care outcomes; reduced 90-day ED readmissions by 73% and CHF cost of care by 12%.
- Supported ambulatory care management services for approximately 160,000 covered lives across 23 physician practices and eight payer contracts.
- Recruited, trained, and developed team of 10 care managers; lowered staff turnover by 75% through leadership development and engagement.
- Partnered with medical leaders on workflow changes and service line planning
- Oversaw compliance with healthcare policies, privacy rules, and physician standards
- Collaborated with senior leadership to set long-term objectives for the company.
- Created detailed plans outlining timelines, goals, budgets, staffing needs and other requirements for projects.
- Prepared presentations for board meetings summarizing key developments within the company.
Epic Instructional Designer / Team Lead
Mercy Health Hospital/CSI
Cincinnati, Ohio
2012 - 2015
- Led role-based Epic education, instructional design, workflow training, and go-live readiness for large multihospital implementations, enhancing staff proficiency and patient care during transitions.,
- Applied the ADDIE instructional design model; collaborated with pharmacists, physicians, analysts, and clinical leaders to create standardized learning materials that facilitated adoption and improved user confidence..
- Supported training across nine Baptist Health hospitals, 23 Mercy Health hospitals, and 13 OHC Cancer Centers, ensuring consistency in Epic system usage and optimizing clinical workflows.
MSICU Clinical Educator/Staff Nurse Clinical Specialist
Kettering Health Main Campus
01.2007 - 01.2012
- Mentored new nurses, enhancing their competency and confidence in clinical skills.
- Documented competencies and training records in education systems.
- Updated teaching materials to reflect evidence-based practice and regulatory standards.
- Facilitated onboarding for new clinical employees, streamlining their transition into the team.
- Reviewed clinical processes, pinpointing improvement areas to enhance patient care and operational efficiency.
- Worked closely with physicians and nurses to provide timely updates regarding changes in protocols or regulations.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing, Nursing & Healthcare Informatics
Grand Canyon University
Master of Business Administration - Healthcare Administration
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wright State University
Skills
Regulatory compliance
Program evaluation
Curriculum design
Onboarding development
Education initiatives
Adult learning principles
Staff coaching and development
Data analytics
Operational budgeting
Cross-functional teamwork
Multidisciplinary teamwork
Staff oversight
Communication
Affiliations
- Registered Nurse — Ohio | Memberships: ANPD, ANA, APIC
CLINICAL EDUCATION & LEADERSHIP EXPERTISE
- Nursing Orientation & Onboarding
- Curriculum & Competency Development
- Adult Learning & ADDIE
- Staff Coaching & Development
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Education Program Evaluation
- Regulatory Readiness
- Operational & Budget Oversight
- Epic Training & Workflow Adoption
Accomplishments
- 2017 Quality Team Leader of the Year
Timeline
MSICU Clinical Educator/Staff Nurse Clinical Specialist
Kettering Health Main Campus
01.2007 - 01.2012
Manager, Infection Prevention & Control
Kettering Health
2025 - Current
Education Consultant, Professional Development
UC Health
2024 - 2025
Regional Executive Director
CareTenders Hospice / LHC Group
2023 - 2024
Director, Care Management & Population Health
Kettering Health Physician Partners
2015 - 2023
Epic Instructional Designer / Team Lead
Mercy Health Hospital/CSI
2012 - 2015
Master of Science - Nursing, Nursing & Healthcare Informatics
Grand Canyon University
Master of Business Administration - Healthcare Administration
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wright State University