Christina Bailey
Crestwood
Summary
Navy Veteran serving honorably 13 years hospital corpsman achieving a Letter of Commendation Afghanistan 2015 attached to NATO Role MMU Trauma team. Motivated leader with strong organizational and prioritization abilities. Dedicated and detail oriented PMHNP with 3 years of experience caring for psychiatric patients in Med/Surg/Tele setting. Clinical experience in psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and evidence-based psychotherapy for adolescents and adults. Proven success charting, evaluating and navigating EMR system in clinical setting. Combines clinical expertise with a patient-centered approach to foster therapeutic rapport and promote optimal mental health outcomes.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
8078
8078
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Registered Nurse
Norton Brownsboro
Louisville
06.2023 - 02.2026
- Collaboration with healthcare team assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patient care plans.
- Assisted team with 99% score on Orthopedic Survey, Board Certified Unit.
- Management 1:6 patient ratio, telemetry monitoring, advanced cardiovascular life support certified, management of cardiac drips and dysrhythmias.
Registered Nurse Travel Contract
Cleveland Clinic
Mayfield Heights
11.2025 - 02.2026
- Work in a fast-paced setting, with flexibility to float between units.
- Utilizing rapid critical thinking skills within unit population to assist with rapid response team, patient cognitive changes and patient centered care implementation.
- Clinical specialty in med/surg/tele, floating to Neuro/orthopedics units.
- Strong interpersonal skills for multidisciplinary team collaboration and patient advocacy.
Clinical Instructor
Bellarmine University
09.2025 - 12.2025
- Provides hands-on guidance, instruction and mentorship to nursing students in a psychiatric clinical setting.
- Assists in the development of students critical thinking skills, practical skills and decision-making abilities.
- Acting as a role model for professional nursing practice.
Medical Laboratory Technician
Norton Audubon
Louisville
02.2019 - 06.2023
- Working with phlebotomist staff in support of hospital patient sample collection and communication with nursing staff on result testing to provide most efficient care for our patients.
- High demand blood bank position managing mass transfusion protocol for cardiac surgical patients without discrepancy.
- Managed high technology equipment, collaborating with on-site/customer service technician to trouble shoot equipment without delaying patients results.
Medical Laboratory Technician
Novant Matthews
Charlotte
02.2019 - 02.2021
- Recognized for communication and timely expedition of care for a critical neonate during circumstances our hospital was not capable of supporting.
- Working with phlebotomy staff in support of hospital patients sample collection and communication with nursing staff on result testing to provide most efficient care for our patients.
- Leadership and teamwork across the hospital; shift coverage when the department needed it.
Medical Laboratory Technician
Piedmont Medical Center ER
Rock Hill
02.2017 - 07.2018
- Implemented a specimen log utilized in the ER laboratory department for urine specimens resulting in drastic decrease in turnaround time from 90-60 minutes.
- Assisted in training new ER laboratory personnel.
- Assisted in an increased communication between physicians, nurses, and main laboratory staff.
Medical Laboratory Technician
Carolinas Healthcare System Core Lab
Charlotte
07.2016 - 01.2017
- Implemented a process to assist with accuracy of manual reporting of results.
- Assisted in revising standard operating procedures.
Hospital Corpsman
Navy Reserves
Louisville
06.2011 - 05.2016
- Increased the medical readiness for the NOSC from 60% to 85% deployable.
- Trained team members to phlebotomy and laboratory procedures.
- As administrative leading petty officer: ensured protocols and procedures were followed and proper documentation reported.
- Team STEPPS member: provided guidance on communication in the healthcare setting for 87 members.
- Infectious Control member: provided guidance on communication and ensured procedures were followed by 87 members per SOP guidelines. Conducted inspection on 5 areas of the hospital for compliance.
- Safety Training Officer: provided guidance and ensured SOP were updated and followed in laboratory setting.
Hospital Corpsman Active Duty
Naval Hospital 200H
Great Lakes
07.2007 - 04.2010
- Reviewed forty laboratory personnel training records that ensured hospital requirements were met: contributing to a successful JCAHO survey in October 2009.
- Active community and job supporter; coordinated ten hail and farewells that boost personal morale and camaraderie.
- Actively engaged in management of events and various fund-raising activities to build employee morale.
- Ensured safety protocols in the department were adhered and conducted monthly safety training which led to a 0% mishap report for 2009.
- Trained 200 entry-level students on administrative and safety issues which led to expanded knowledge and experience for the students.
- Accomplished training leader with a proven track record of 100% compliance of 100 personnel in Basic Life Support.
Education
Post Graduate APRN Certificate - PMHNP
University of Louisville
Louisville, KYMaster’s Entry into Professional Nursing - Clinical Nurse Leader
University of Louisville
Louisville, KYBachelor of Art - Liberal Studies
Bellarmine University
Louisville, KYMedical Laboratory Technician certificate -
Thomas Nelson Community College
Hampton, VASkills
- Med/Surg/Tele
- Project implementation
- CLABSI bundle revision
- Psychopharmacology
- Diagnostic assessment
- Treatment planning
- Crisis stabilization
- Substance use treatment
Volunteer Experience
Central Kentucky Riding for Hope, 2021-2022, Work with client living with disabilities through the healing power of horses. Currently pursuing a Therapeutic Riding Instructor Certification through PATH international. Volunteered with managing fundraising opportunities for the organization and support of the staff.
Awards
Daisy Award for Extraordinary Nurses, 04/24, Norton Healthcare, Exemplifying extraordinary compassion, courage and integrity while providing patient care., https://www.daisyfoundation.org/daisy-award/honorees/christina-bailey
Leadership Experience
- NAMI Louisville Youth Advisory Member, National Alliance on Mental Illness, Louisville, KY, 2022-present, Leading discussions on topics/event planning to bring awareness to mental health issues youth face., Collaborating with other professionals within the organization to plan and execute decisions made in monthly meetings., Collaborating with youth within the organization on creating a voice with the community.
- GOTR Coach, Girls on the Run, Louisville, KY, 2017-2021, Leading a team of 20 girls on average over 7 seasons., Providing mentorship and guidance through an evidenced-based program that inspires all girls to build their confidence, kindness and decision-making skills., Focusing on emotional and mental health connection.
Timeline
Registered Nurse Travel Contract
Cleveland Clinic
11.2025 - 02.2026
Clinical Instructor
Bellarmine University
09.2025 - 12.2025
Registered Nurse
Norton Brownsboro
06.2023 - 02.2026
Medical Laboratory Technician
Norton Audubon
02.2019 - 06.2023
Medical Laboratory Technician
Novant Matthews
02.2019 - 02.2021
Medical Laboratory Technician
Piedmont Medical Center ER
02.2017 - 07.2018
Medical Laboratory Technician
Carolinas Healthcare System Core Lab
07.2016 - 01.2017
Hospital Corpsman
Navy Reserves
06.2011 - 05.2016
Hospital Corpsman Active Duty
Naval Hospital 200H
07.2007 - 04.2010
Post Graduate APRN Certificate - PMHNP
University of Louisville
Master’s Entry into Professional Nursing - Clinical Nurse Leader
University of Louisville
Bachelor of Art - Liberal Studies
Bellarmine University
Medical Laboratory Technician certificate -
Thomas Nelson Community College