CHRISTINA FOUSHEE, RN
Denver
Summary
Experienced leader with strong background in guiding atients, familieis & healthcare teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nursing Experience
- Clinical Research Charge Nurse, UCSF Medical Center, San Francisco, CA - 4 years
- Surgical Trauma Nurse, Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, Santa Barbara, CA - 3 years
- Medical Surgical Nurse, Hardin Memorial Hospital, Elizabethtown, KY - 2 years
- Home Health Nurse, Hardin Memorial Hospital, Elizabethtown, KY - 2 years
- Oncology Nurse, Sharp Medical Center, San Diego, CA - 1 year
- Neuro-Trauma Nurse, Peace Health, Eugene, OR - 2 years
Creator/Founder
Hugh House Services
01.2024 - Current
- Creator/Founder of Hugh House Services, a platform dedicated to practicing death-positive planning in preparation for end of life & compassionate management of affairs after a death. Services include planning for a) end of life or incapacitation b) planning & documentation of an individual's wishes for culturally appropriate & life affirming care at the end of life, c) planning & documentation for disposition of remains, and wishes & preferences for memorial planning, d) central organization & protection of physical & digital assets such as financial and legal documents, military records, & passwords/codes for managing affairs after a death by thoughtful management of affairs after a death.
Vice President, Board Member
Colorado End of Life Collaborative
06.2024 - Current
- The Colorado End-of-Life Collaborative is a 501c non-profit membership organization of trusted, compassionate, and dedicated professionals serving end of life needs through providing vetted referral sources, spotlighting the work of end-end of life workers, helping the dying and their loved ones move more confidently through the natural stages of dying and death.
Strategic & Operational Planner
UCHealth System
01.2018 - 01.2023
- Strategic & Operational Planner for UCHealth System. Designed, developed & implemented strategic & operational plans for clinical service expansions across the Colorado Front Range.
- Managed project planning, scheduling, overall performance & ultimate activation/delivery of over $350 million worth of strategic projects over 6 years. Managed project scope, cultural & clinical planning, budget development, organizational & departmental structural development, & key milestone deliverables across a highly matrixed health system.
- Lead/Facilitated Project Governance Committee meetings with Executives, Managers, Directors & Project Teams. Managed deliverables & ensured resolution of escalated issues and outstanding tasks.
- Gained extensive stakeholder engagement experience partnering with Board Members, C-Suite Leadership, Providers, and Clinical and Operational Leaders & external contractors.
Clinical Analytics Management
UCHealth System
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Oversight & direction of newly formed clinical analytics department responsible for assessing, trending, visualizing & reporting clinical quality performance data & partnering with clinical leadership in improving patient outcomes.
- Closely partnered with Reimbursement, Financial, Safety & Risk & Quality Improvement to understand financial impact for CMS Satisfaction, Safety & Quality outcomes.
System Director, Statistical Clinical Analytics
Norton Health System
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Director of statistical clinical research/analytics department driving high-impact, data driven decision-making within the largest integrated health system in the state.
- Responsible for maintaining the country's first & largest publicly available quality report of over 600 NQF nationally- recognized quality indicators & practices.
- Served as subject matter expert & key communicator to C-Suite executives on these measures and their importance for accurately measuring patient safety and clinical quality outcomes.
- Worked closely with internal stakeholders including Board members, Providers, Governmental Affairs, Strategy, Finance, Marketing, Regulatory, Risk & Safety, & Executive and Departmental leadership to inform broader business of emerging policy trends, policy positioning, establishment of policy positioning.
Research & Clinical Content Development
McKesson Corporation
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Researcher & developer of evidence-based clinical content for McKesson Health Solutions' InterQual & Clear Coverage decision-making software. Gained critical insight into a leading (Fortune 14) healthcare company.
- Research, analysis & monitoring of changes in academic literature, professional & governmental evidence-based guidelines, & state & national databases for trends & best practices.
- Research priorities include evaluation of emerging biomedical research, changes within scholarly research literature, major shifts in practice, monitoring advances in emerging technologies, high volume or new research, or controversial issues where guidance is needed.
Clinical Leadership & Transition Planning
City & County of San Francisco, Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital & Trauma Center, Seismic Replacement Project
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Clinical Lead & Transition Planner for City & County of San Francisco Department of Public Health's Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital & Trauma Center, Seismic Replacement Project.
- Developed & implemented strategic & operational planning initiatives for new care environment.
- Designed, coordinated & chaired a DPH 'Built Environment & Human Health' Lecture Series.
- Developed & reported progress updates for hospital leadership, community outreach meetings & Office of the Mayor updates.
- Co-Lead & received award for DPH's sustainability research program reporting to Office of the Mayor, Newsom Administration. Gained experience implementing strategic plans within the San Francisco's Community Health Improvement Plan, Population Health Division.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) -
Eastern Kentucky University
Master of Science (MS) - Health Policy Program
University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco, CA01.2005
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - Health Policy Program
University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco, CA01.2010
Skills
- Self-directed, responsive & flexible critical thinker
- Excellent communication & customer service skills
- Creative problem-solver & process improver
Websites
Affiliations
- American Public Health Association (2005 - 2024)
- American Nurses Association (2005 -2024)
- Sigma Theta Tau, International Honor Society for Nurses (2006 - 2024)
- American Association of Occupational Health Nurses (2005 - 2024)
- International Council of Nurses (2003 - 2010)
- American Nurses Association-California, Legislative Committee Member (2003 - 2005)
Awards
White House Fellows National Finalist (2010), University of California San Francisco (UCSF) Graduation Commencement Speaker (2010), University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) Educational Research Center Scholarship (2010), UCSF Department of Occupational & Environmental Health, Barbara Resnik W ricing Award (2009), Joint Civilian Orientation Conference, Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary (2009), Nurse in Washington Scholarship, Nurse in Washington Week (2009), UCSF Graduate Dean's Health Sciences Fellow (2009), UCSF Graduate Dean's Health Sciences Fellow (2007), Sigma Theta Tau, International Honor Society for Nurses (2006), National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health, Traineeship Awardee (2005)
COMMITTEES & SERVICE
- Namaste Hospice & Home Health Volunteer (2022)
- Camp Comfort Counselor, Mc. Evans Hospice camp for youth with a lost loved on (2021)
- McKesson Leadership Council on Personalized Medicine, Member (2012 - 2013)
- San Francisco General Hospital (SFGH) Magnet Certification Committee Co-Chair (2010 - 2012)
- SFGH Shared Governance Committee, Leadership Coach (2010 - 2012)
- World Affairs Council, Student Mentor (2010 - 2011)
- Neuroscience Advocacy Work Group, Semper Fi Fund, San Francisco Marines Memorial (2010 - 2011)
- San Francisco Emergency Preparedness Committee, District 5 Community Leader (2009 - 2010)
- University of California San Francisco (UCSF) Chancellor's Committee on Sustainability (2008 - 2011)
- City & County of San Francisco Climate Action Committee, Member (2008 - 2011)
- San Francisco Department of Public Health Built Environment Series, Founder & Chair (2009 - 2011)
- UCSF Health Policy Masters Student Mentor (2005 - 2009)
GOVERNMENT SERVICE
- Congressional Graduate Health Researcher, D.C. Office of Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (2004)
- Centers for Disease Control, NIOSH Educational Research Center grant proposal reviewer, Atlanta, GA (2015)
CONSULTATION
- McKesson Health Solutions (development of company white papers & materials on personalized medicine) (2013)
- The Co-Lab: Values-Based Leadership (development of values-based sustainability programs, policies & position papers for University of California-owned Hospitals) (2010)
- Direct Relief International (development of strategic management plan for medical international aid operations) (2005)
Timeline
Vice President, Board Member
Colorado End of Life Collaborative
06.2024 - Current
Creator/Founder
Hugh House Services
01.2024 - Current
Strategic & Operational Planner
UCHealth System
01.2018 - 01.2023
Clinical Analytics Management
UCHealth System
01.2016 - 01.2018
System Director, Statistical Clinical Analytics
Norton Health System
01.2014 - 01.2016
Research & Clinical Content Development
McKesson Corporation
01.2011 - 01.2014
Clinical Leadership & Transition Planning
City & County of San Francisco, Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital & Trauma Center, Seismic Replacement Project
01.2008 - 01.2011
Master of Science (MS) - Health Policy Program
University of California, San Francisco
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - Health Policy Program
University of California, San Francisco
Clinical Nursing Experience
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) -
Eastern Kentucky University
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