1. Karen M. Christie, RN, BSN, PHN, MS
1894 Avenida Mimosa
Encinitas, CA 92024
Km.Christie@sbcglobal.net 760-533-9350
Professional Goals: I have excellent communication, customer relations and problem
solving skills.I have competent computer skills, am proficient in Allscripts and am familiar
with Microsoft Office Suite. I have experience with Pediatric Hospice.
The past two months I have been assisting with an illness in my family while working two Per
Diem positions. I am now available to commit to a long term position. I am seeking a staff level
position at this time, but would be interested in management again in the future.
I plan to renew my expired CHPNcertificate within the next year.
At Home Nursing Care 8/2015- present
Per Diem RN
211 Saxony Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024
RN visits for Case Management, assessments,medication management, CNA supervision, IV
management. No consistent job availability for RNs in this company.
BrightstarCare ofEncinitas 2014- present
Director of Patient Care Services/ Acting Administrator/ Per Diem RN
5830 Oberlin, San Diego, CA 92121
Was asked to assist with license update.Within two months obtained Home Care license, passed Joint
Commission survey with minimal findings. Efficient Quality Improvement Program Staff hiring, training,
on-site supervision,support.Clinical visits: physical assessments and written reports,IV management:
phlebotomy adult/pediatric. I chose to resign DOPCS in April,am currently Per Diem.
Advantage Health Systems 2013-2014
Director of Patient Care Services: Hospice
9663 Tierra Grande St, San Diego, CA 92126
With addition of quality employees, census tripled in first 6 months. Quality staff development through
hiring, training, support and counseling. Developed/ manage QAPI Program. Authored Policies/
Procedures, budget development and fiscal responsibility. RN visits to keep hospice skills updated,IVs for
fluids, medications, phlebotomy. Staff and external professionalin-services on myriad topics. Monitored
changes in regulations, reporting, billing. Negotiated contracts with skilled facilities, pharmacies, DME.
Kaiser Permanente San Diego 1998-2013
Clinical Supervisor-Hospice and Palliative Care 2010-2013
10992 San Diego Mission Road, San Diego 92108
Direct supervision of 38 employees. No Director: two supervisors performed all regulatory Director duties.
Hiring, training, support, counseling of staff; triage-coverage for patients.Concurrent monitoring, and
corrective action for all staff. Lead Team Meetings, Operations Committee, Systems Development; QAPI;
Policies/Procedures. RN visits to keep skills updated: assessments,medication management, IVs,
phlebotomy adult and pediatric. Assisted in bringing Hospice to The Joint Commission Deemed Status.
Clinical Supervisor Primary Care: & Pediatrics Medical Office Building 2007-2010
400 Craven Rd, San Marcos, CA 92078
Direct supervision of 39 employees, San Marcos Medical Office Building. Hiring, on-boarding, orientation
of new staff. Excellent relationships with Union leaders/stewards.Corrective Action, up to and including
termination. Covered Administrator twice for 4 weeks in duration; passed Medi-Cal Internal Survey; EOC
rounds; facility tours for employer groups.Initiated myriad projects for process improvement

2. Hospice Case Manager/Pediatric Specialist 1998-2007
10992 San Diego Mission Road, San Diego 92108
Coordination of multidisciplinary team. Triage, home visits, starts of care, night coverage. Development
and presentation of in-services. Participation in Q I projects. Co-developed Pediatric Hospice Program.
Vencor Hospital San Diego/Village Square Rehabilitation 1994-1998
San Diego Area Marketing Director
1940 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92104
Start-up position: develop policies; hiring/supervision. Marketing physicians and institution. Education for
health care professionals, internally and community. Corroboration with insurance companies. Manage
contracts for managed care patients. Budget. Clinical assessments and patient profiles for utilization teams.
Tri-City Home Care 1992-1994
Hospice/ Home Care Supervisor
2525 Pio Pico Dr. Ste 301, Carlsbad, CA 92008
Direct supervision of 22 staff members. Responsibilities: budget development; program/form
development/implementation; staff supervision/education; clinical consultation; marketing. Determined
covered services and insurance negotiations. Knowledge of Medicare regulations and JCAHO guidelines.
San Diego Hospice 1986-1992
Director of Patient Care Services 1990-1992
4311 3rd
Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
Hiring, coaching, education, direct and indirect supervision, corrective action, and termination of staff.
Restructured and directed the Intake department. Wrote policies and procedures, developed budget and
assisted with company strategic planning. Developed and implemented systemfor after-hours team.
Experience with HCFA and JCAHO regulations, Medicare Conditions of Participation. Research liaison.
Hospice Case Manager 1986-1990
Case Management, triage, starts of care, night coverage. Worked Pediatric Hospice.
Remedy Home Care/ UpJohn Home Care Services 1985-1986
RN in Various Hospital Shifts, Full-Time hours
Worked primarily in Tri-City and Scripps Memorial Hospitals: Orthopedics, Oncology & Medsurg.
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EDUCATION/ LICENSURE
Masterof Science in Community Health Nursing 1996
San Diego State University GraduatedHeadof Class
Bachelor of Science in Nursing/ Public Health Nurse Certification 1986
San Diego State University
Registered Nurse License #RN 395875 (updated 9/2013) 1985
San Diego State University
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 Testified as an expert witness for California State Senate Subcommittee hearing on female
genital mutilation, in 1996. Am available as an ongoing resource.
 Key-note speaker in Cultural Nursing National Conference in 1996.
 Awarded the San Diego State University “Outstanding Research Award” 1996
 Certified in San Diego Speaker’s Bureau. Numerous presentations.
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PUBLICATION: Morris, R., & Christie, K. (1996). Initiating hospice care: why, when and how? Home
Health Care Nurse, 13(5), 21-28.

3. Karen Christie References 9/2015
1. Emily Yahyapour, Director of Clinical Operations, Brightstar
(760) 815-5588
2. Martha Bruce, RN, previous Manager Kaiser Permanente
Pediatric Hospice RN (760) 805-4989
3. Julie Thomas, MSW Hospice Social Worker
(760) 271-2819
4. Tamar Berg, RN, Nurse Practitioner Kaiser Permanente
(858) 442-5536
5. Susan Kerns, RN Manager Scripps Home Health
(previous manager Kaiser Hospice)
(209) 271-2219
6. Kimi Buono, RN, Scripps Hospice
Previous LVN Kaiser Primary Care
(858) 531-2690
7. Dr. Richard Pantarotto, Kaiser Physician in Charge
San Marcos Medical Office Building
(760) 510-5755
8. Dr. Mark Shaffer, Medical Director Advantage Hospice
(858) 531-0767