Christina Selvaggio
Saint Charles
Summary
Dynamic LPN/Charge Nurse with proven leadership at US Renal Care, adept at enhancing patient outcomes through effective clinical decision-making and exceptional communication. Skilled in EMR/EHR and committed to fostering a collaborative team environment, I excel in optimizing care for hemodialysis patients while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinic Manager
Crossover Health
Maryland Heights
06.2024 - Current
- Direct daily clinic operations while ensuring adherence to organizational standards of care, operational workflows, and patient-centered care delivery.
- Provide comprehensive patient care utilizing the Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) model, including phlebotomy, immunization, and preventive health services.
- Resolve patient concerns and inquiries while delivering exceptional customer service and ensuring a positive patient experience.
- Managed inventory, procurement, and replenishment of medical supplies, ensuring operational readiness and effective resource utilization.
- Lead daily clinic huddles and interdisciplinary team meetings, ensuring timely communication of organizational initiatives, clinical practice updates, and operational priorities.
- Optimize clinic scheduling and staffing to maximize operational efficiency, patient access, and effective utilization of PRN staff.
- Recruit, onboard, train, coach, and mentor clinical and administrative staff, fostering professional growth and high-performing teams.
- Provide leadership and operational guidance to multidisciplinary care teams, including nurses, operations leads, care navigators, and support staff.
- Collaborate with executive leadership and interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement strategies that increase patient engagement, clinic utilization, and operational performance.
- Identified process improvement opportunities and collaborated with leadership to develop and implement new clinical services and operational initiatives.
- Lead and facilitate wellness events, health promotion initiatives, and community outreach programs aligned with client health objectives.
- Ensured compliance with federal, state, accreditation, and organizational regulatory standards by collaborating with quality, compliance, and operational departments.
- Perform and monitor daily, weekly, and monthly quality assurance and compliance audits to support continuous performance improvement.
LPN/Charge Nurse
US Renal Care
Creve Coeur
02.2007 - 06.2024
- Directed and monitored hemodialysis treatment plans to optimize patient safety, treatment effectiveness, and quality outcomes.
- Managed clinical operations and provided oversight for the care of 92 hemodialysis patients.
- Supervised and mentored a team of 15 clinical staff members, fostering a culture of professionalism, collaboration, and high employee engagement.
- Oversaw clinical operations, ensuring high-quality care for 92 hemodialysis patients.
- Delivered patient education, enhancing treatment adherence and disease management.
- Delegated responsibilities to registered nurses and patient care technicians to ensure efficient workflow and high-quality patient care.
- Supported clinical research initiatives by monitoring patient responses to investigational medications and accurately documenting clinical trial data.
- Served as the primary liaison between patients and physicians, facilitating clear communication and ensuring patient understanding of individualized treatment plans.
- Compiled and submitted monthly departmental performance reports, tracking clinical and operational metrics for quality improvement initiatives.
LPN, Part-time
Missouri Renal Medicine
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Obtained and documented patient vital signs, accurately assessing and reporting changes in clinical status.
- Conducted medication reconciliation and reviewed medication histories, ensuring accurate and continuous patient care.
- Conducted comprehensive medication reconciliation and reviewed medication histories to ensure accuracy and continuity of care.
- Reviewed laboratory results, communicating significant findings to physicians and healthcare team to support informed clinical decisions.
- Authorized prescription refills and collaborated with pharmacies to provide medication information.
- Maintained strict compliance with HIPAA regulations to protect patient confidentiality and privacy.
- Authorized prescription refills and collaborated with pharmacies, providing accurate medication information for timely prescription processing.
Patient Care Technician
FMC Dialysis
City of Saint Peters
01.2001 - 01.2007
- Initiated, monitored, and completed hemodialysis treatments in accordance with physician orders and established clinical protocols.
- Continuously assessed and documented patient vital signs throughout dialysis treatments, promptly identifying and responding to changes in patient condition.
- Monitored treatment regimens to ensure safety and quality of hemodialysis therapy, collaborating with interdisciplinary care team to enhance patient outcomes.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection prevention and control standards to ensure a safe environment for patients and staff.
- Trained and mentored new clinical staff in delivery of hemodialysis treatments and patient care, facilitating effective onboarding and integration.
- Ordered, collected, and processed laboratory specimens to aid in patient assessment and inform treatment planning.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations and organizational policies to safeguard patient privacy and confidentiality.
Education
PN - Nursing
Pike/Lincoln Technical
Eolia, Missouri07-2001
Skills
- Clinical Decision-Making and Sound Judgment
- Clinical Documentation Accuracy
- ICD-10 Coding and Documentation
- Electronic Medical Records (EMR/EHR) Proficiency
- Clinical decision-making
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified
- Interpersonal communication
- Problem Solving and Critical Thinking
- Conflict Resolution
- Organization and Time Management
- Efficiency and Attention to Detail
- Accountability and integrity
- Self-motivated
- Adaptability
- Efficiency and detail
- Exceptional Patient Service
- Quality Improvement Initiatives
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse, State of Missouri, exp. 5/31/2028
Timeline
Clinic Manager
Crossover Health
06.2024 - Current
LPN, Part-time
Missouri Renal Medicine
01.2013 - 01.2015
LPN/Charge Nurse
US Renal Care
02.2007 - 06.2024
Patient Care Technician
FMC Dialysis
01.2001 - 01.2007
PN - Nursing
Pike/Lincoln Technical