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1. Schondra D. Christian , RN MSN
10682 Two Notch Rd Apt 6306
Elgin, SC 29045
803-348-2935
Email id : schondra02@yahoo.com
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Professional Profile:
Loyal, driven, and passionate individual with 29 years in the healthcare industry as an RN. I practice
effective communication and interpersonal skills and possess the ability to adjust and adapt in complex
situations. I welcome new challenges with vigor and enthusiasm. Able to offer outstanding clinical,
organizational and leadership skills. I am culturally competent and have experience working with diverse
peer and patient populations. My commitment to the nursing profession is exemplified by my pursuit of
excellence in nursing education and my focus on delivery of safe and quality care that promotes health and
wellness.
Experience :
Nurse Manager
Jan 2006 – present
Palmetto Health Richland Sickle Cell Center/Infusion Center
Columbia, SC
 Operation and management of a 24 bed outpatient infusion/transfusion center.
 Both clinical and administrative responsibilities providing specialized care for adult patients.
 Monitor facility compliance to governing and regulating bodies.
 Served as a resource person for the implementation of the Cerner and Logician computer software
systems.
 Experience providing care for Hematology/Oncology, Renal and Surgical patient population.
Clinical Adjunct Faculty
August 2009- present
Midlands Technical College
Columbia, SC
 Function as a clinical adjunct faculty member responsible for educating nursing students in an
Associate Degree nursing program.
Adjunct Instructor
January 2014-August 2015
Virginia College
 Deliver lectures that integrate both theory and practice and consistent with the learning needs and
program goals for the medical assistant.
Senior Charge Nurse
Aug 2001- Dec 2005
Aiken Regional Medical Center
Aiken, SC
 Started as agency RN then accepted full-time position as senior charge nurse.
 Directed and supervised patient care activities of a cardiac post interventional unit.
 Assisted with quality and performance improvement monitoring.
 Assisted with scheduling and staff performance evaluations.
 Super-user for the implementation of the Opus computer software system.
 Responsible for the care and management of medical and surgical cardiac patients.

2. Staff Nurse
Jun 1999 - Jan 2001
Lexington Medical Center
West Columbia, SC
 Began as agency RN in the ICU and provided nursing care to critically ill patients.
 Later accepted a full time position in the Radiology department as staff nurse.
 Assisted with arteriograms, venograms, liver biopsies and various other radiological procedures.
Registered Nurse
Jan 1997 – July 2007
HRP Nursing Services
Columbia, SC
 RN in diverse nursing positions to include outpatient clinics, occupational health settings, primary care
offices and home health settings.
 Provided primary care to adult patients in critical care areas to include ICU and Emergency room.
 Experienced with providing care to cardiac monitored patients.
Clinical Nurse Manager
Apr 1996 - Jun 1999
Providence Hospital
Columbia, SC
 Responsible for the 24 hour management and operation of a 24 bed cardiac surgical unit.
 Directed and supervised 30 fulltime employees.
Staff Nurse
May 1989 – April 1996
Georgia Baptist Medical Center
Atlanta, GA
 Worked as staff nurse in various units to include CVICU, PACU and home health.
Staff Nurse
Jan 1987 – May 1989
St Elizabeth Medical Center Level 1 Trauma Center
Youngstown, Oh
 Staff nurse in Emergency Room
EDUCATION :
Master of Science Nursing /Education
Grand Canyon University
Grand Canyon Arizona
September 2012
Bachelor of Science Nursing
Kent State University
Kent Ohio
December 1986
SKILLS :
BCLS/ACLS certified. Previous BCLS Instructor.
Awards:
Palmetto Health 2011 Elizabeth H. McCullough High Potential employee Scholarship

3. Affiliations:
Sigma Theta Tau International
National League for Nurses
International Association of Sickle Cell Nurses and Physician Assistants
Palmetto Health Resuscitation Committee member
Palmetto Health Pain Committee member
Infusion Nurse Society member
Nursing Shared Governance
REFERENCES :
Available on request.