CHRISTINA M. MCLEOD
Hampton
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with a proven track record in delivering high-quality patient care, overseeing staff, and managing department operations. Expertise in prioritizing patient needs and specializing in comprehensive care for individuals of all ages, particularly those with chronic conditions such as tracheostomy, ventilator support, diabetes, and hypertension. Successful in implementing effective care plans and enhancing operational efficiency, with a strong ability to foster team collaboration within dynamic healthcare environments. Proficient in patient assessment and emergency response, ensuring optimal outcomes in critical situations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Rotating Charge Nurse
Select Specialty Hospital LTAC
Newport News, VA
11.2024 - Current
- Oversee 10 nurses and nurses' aides to ensure they utilize proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols. are
- Coordinate nursing care on the unit by making staff assignments, assisting physicians during rounds, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Supervise and manage daily scheduling, tasking, and administration. Report findings to quality departments after conducting routine medication and restraint audits, and work with the team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Provide skilled, timely, and level-headed emergency response to critically ill patients.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Select Specialty Hospital LTAC
Newport News, VA
02.2022 - Current
- Conduct patient assessments, record vitals, and analyze records and charts to define care requirements.
- Assess and manage various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Coordinate with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Oversee various aspects of telemetry by administering vasoactive drugs, titration, and dysrhythmia interpretation.
- Train and coach new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Provided targeted care and treatment to over 100 patients.
- Work flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Pediatric Home Health Nurse
Aveanna Heathcare
Virginia Beach, VA
09.2019 - 09.2022
- Provided compassionate nursing care to medically fragile children in home settings.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Handled medication administration, ventilation monitoring, peg tube feeding, and wound care.
- Communicated with patients and family members, providing detailed information regarding care and medications.
- Tracked patients' progress through careful reporting and documentation at each visit.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Coordinated with other healthcare team members to support patient needs.
RN Night Supervisor
Sentara Lifecare, Windermere
Virginia Beach, VA
03.2019 - 04.2020
- Supervised and guided staff of LPNs and CNAs in providing excellent care and customer service to patients in both the long-term care and skilled care units with a census of up to 100 patients.
- Performed head-to-toe assessments and provide health education, promotion, and counseling to patients and their families.
- Administered medications, wound incision care, and other personalized intervention, such as Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) sterile dressing changes.
- Skilled in doing audits and quality assurance check on patients’ charts and medical records.
Direct Support Professional
Hope House Foundation
Norfolk, VA
01.2016 - 06.2017
- Developed activities and outings that inspired cognitive and social stimulation.
- Performed personalized patient care inside of patient's home, to include diabetes management, medication management, and educate them on proper nutrition and medication needs.
- Aided clients with transportation, appointments, shopping, cooking, and housework.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South University
Virginia Beach, VA12-2018
Bachelor of Arts - International Studies
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA05-2008
Skills
- Experience with electronic health records
- Analytical critical thinking
- Strong customer service
- Patient care management
- Care standards compliance
- Airway management
- Wound treatment proficiency
- Advanced life support certification
- Evidence-based practices
- Collaborative healthcare teamwork
- CPR proficiency
- Chart management
- Patient care coordination
- Calm and composed
- Direct patient support
Certification
RN - 0001285713 - expires 12/31/2026
BLS - expires 01/2026
ACLS - expires 02/2026
Timeline
Rotating Charge Nurse
Select Specialty Hospital LTAC
11.2024 - Current
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Select Specialty Hospital LTAC
02.2022 - Current
Pediatric Home Health Nurse
Aveanna Heathcare
09.2019 - 09.2022
RN Night Supervisor
Sentara Lifecare, Windermere
03.2019 - 04.2020
Direct Support Professional
Hope House Foundation
01.2016 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Arts - International Studies
Old Dominion University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South University