CHRISTINA LIMA
Denver
Summary
LPN/Quality Coordinator with proven experience in fostering collaboration among interdisciplinary teams to drive quality improvement initiatives that enhance patient experience and outcomes.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Coordinator, LPN
CommonSpirit Health
Centennial
05.2025 - Current
- Utilize payor and Epic non-adherent reports to identify open gaps in care.
- Patient outreach.
- Documentation and tracking of outcomes and follow ups using Google Sheets
Licensed Practical Nurse
Vibra Healthcare
Denver
05.2022 - 05.2025
- Deliver bedside care to critically ill, mechanically ventilated patients at a Joint Commission-accredited, Respiratory Failure and Wound Care Certified hospital.
- Provide care to patients suffering from ARF, TBI's, SCI's, strokes, sepsis, and other medically complex conditions; recognize abnormal signs and symptoms and/or changes in patients' conditions and respond appropriately; Rapid Response Team member.
- Provide complex wound care and dressing changes.
- Administer medications via PICC lines, PEG tubes, DHT, and NGs.
- Participate in daily Interdisciplinary Team Rounds with MD's, RT, SLP, RD, CM and Pharmacy providers; Work with PT/OT/ST members to deliver patient centered care
- Precept new graduate/new hire nurses and students, oversee CNAs.
- Perform chart audits to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Care Coordinator
Siloam Health
Nashville
01.2014 - 01.2022
- Provided trauma-informed, culturally responsive outpatient primary care at a faith-based medical home that serves 5,000 immigrant, refugee, and uninsured patients annually.
- Provided care coordination and transition management services for a panel of patients at high risk for hospital admission.
- Trained Community Health Workers to serve as health ambassadors.
- Trained new MDs and RNs on EHR use, acted as an EHR 'super user' to identify workflow barriers, and implement improvements.
- Utilize LEAN principles to optimize operations and improve patient outcomes.
- Participated in the CMS Transforming Clinical Practices Initiative.
- Development and implementation of new policies, protocols, and procedures.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Plastic Surgery
Dr. Clifford Clark, Clark Institute for Aesthetics
Orlando
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Performed pre-op patient education.
- Delivered post-operative patient care, including dressing changes, suture, staple, drain, and splint removal.
- Set up assistance with in-office procedures, laser and hair removal treatments, and facial injections.
Education
Practical Nursing -
Pinellas Technical Education Center
Clearwater, FL01.2011
Skills
- Training and education
- Quality improvements implementation
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Independent decision-making and critical thinking
- Audit compliance
- Electronic health records
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse- Multi State, Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies
- IV Certification, Division of Professions and Occupations - CO
- ACLS, American Heart Association
- BLS, American Heart Association
Training
- Transforming Clinical Practice Initiative, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
- Care Coordination and Transition Management, American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing
- Sexual Assault Advocate and Counselor Training, Office for Victims Of Crime
Volunteer Experience
- Medical Reserve Corps (MRC), Tennessee Department of Health, 01/01/20-12/31/22, Supported public health activities in responding to, and recovering from public health emergencies
- Hospital Accompaniment Advocate, Medical Accompaniment Program (MAP), Sexual Assault Services, 01/01/14-12/31/19, Provided hospital accompaniment, crisis line support, crisis intervention, safety planning and sexual violence education for healthcare workers, law enforcement and the public
- Event Planning/Coordination, Nashville Wine Auction, Provided event coordination and day-of event support for a non-profit raising funds for cancer-fighting charities in Middle Tennessee
Timeline
Quality Coordinator, LPN
CommonSpirit Health
05.2025 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Vibra Healthcare
05.2022 - 05.2025
Licensed Practical Nurse, Care Coordinator
Siloam Health
01.2014 - 01.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse, Plastic Surgery
Dr. Clifford Clark, Clark Institute for Aesthetics
01.2011 - 01.2014
Practical Nursing -
Pinellas Technical Education Center