Feb 05, 2020

Christina M. Stone

  • Director of Nursing Services/ Program Director
  • E. Hastings, MN, 55033, US
Full time

Work Experience

Director of Nursing Services/ Program Director
May 2018 - Mar 2019 Cochran Recovery Services

Detoxification, Substance Use and Dual Disorder Services
1294 18th E. Hastings, MN 55033
651-437-4209

• Detox is a 27-bed facility and Residential Treatment is a 42-bed male/female treatment facility.
• Implemented a suboxone and methadone friendly (MAT) environment for evidence-based treatment.
• Development and revise all program policies as necessary as well as annually, according to licensing guidelines SUD Reform converting to MN GS Rule 245G/F.
• Development and implemented budgets and contracts with outside vendors.
• Implemented a new EHR to the facility, Procentive and assisted in the staff trainings, implemented a tracking system for all patient outcomes and referrals within the EHR
• Establish and implement procedures for the provision of nursing care and delegated medical care.
• Manage and scheduled 7 LPN's, 2 TMA's and 25 plus CD techs in patient care while maintaining a high level of staff morale and professionalism.
• Responsible for coaching employees, resourcing best outcomes of incidents. Conduct interviews for prospective nursing staff and paraprofessionals. Conducted mandatory trainings and orientation program for new employees.
• Accountable for the performance of safety activities to all staff.

Nurse Supervisor/Director
Oct 2016 - May 2018 AICDC American Indian Community Development Corporation

55404
(612) 879-3646

• A 50-bed withdrawal management detox facility expanding to a 65-bed facility.
• Implemented a new EHR to the facility, Procentive and assisted in the staff trainings, implemented a tracking system for all patient outcomes and referrals within the EHR.
• Specialized in assuring efficacy of monitoring withdrawal protocols for patients.
• Collaborated with various healthcare team members and local healthcare operations to achieve successful person-centered patient outcomes and contribute toward the overall mission and goals of the facility.
• Routinely assisted team members with a variety of interventions in order to achieve the highest quality of care for all patients.
• Educated staff on verbal de-escalation, which produced a 99% decrease in patient QR (quiet room) placement and monitored Protective Procedures closely.
• Ensure that all State and Federal regulations were maintained while advocating for safe quality patient care and staff safety. ASAM Criteria 3.7
• Managed 10-15 RN's and LPN's, TMA's and 30 plus HCA's while maintaining a high level of staff morale and professionalism.

Supervising Nurse
Oct 2013 - May 2016 Park Avenue Center

Substance Abuse Treatment Center Outpatient w/Lodging
2649 Park Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404
612-871-7443
• Responsible for administration and development of health policies and procedures.
• Implemented Naloxone into the residential houses which housed clients from the treatment center.
• Educational groups - personal health, medications and recovery.
• Managed and trained 15 medication observers while adhering to MN GS Rule 31.
• Collaborated with a mobile urgent care company Livio to meet the medication and medical needs of the center's clients.
• Assisted with the relocation and development of new procedures for the new building medication area.
• Ensure that all State and Federal regulations were maintained while advocating for safe quality patient care and staff safety.

Clinical Manager
Sep 2011 - Jun 2012 Any Lab Test Now

28226
704- 541-8115
• Responsible for all daily lab operations and safety.
• Assisted with the processing of specimens for shipping, inventory, included in the Direct Access Testing, DOT Drug Testing, Direct/ Monitored drug screens, Breath Alcohol Testing, DNA Testing.
• Ensure that all State and Federal regulations and CLIA regulations were met at all times including patient confidentiality
• Ensured Federal DOT Drug Testing compliance was maintained as well as Direct/ Monitored drug screens.
• Oversaw lab techs and medical office assistants.

Substance Abuse Counselor Assistant
Aug 2010 - Jul 2011 Mecklenburg County Substance Abuse Service Center

28211
704-336-4158
• Responsible for providing Chemical Dependency education and prevention services at various facilities within the County.
• Perform substance abuse screenings and assessments, develop treatment plans, provide supportive interventions with individual consumers.
• Present substance use and medication education to patients
• Maintained the highest patient confidentiality CFR 42 Part 2 related to medical records.
• Transport and accompany consumers to and from various appointments as well as to advocate for the patients.
• Maintaining all county policy and procedure to the fullest.

Senior Psychiatric-Registered Nurse
Jul 2009 - Aug 2010 Mecklenburg County Substance Abuse Service Center

Detox & MICD Treatment Center
429 Billingsley Road Charlotte, NC
704-432-0357/704-336-4158
• Senior Registered Nurse (Psychiatric Nurse) in a 78-bed social setting detoxification program.
• Assessing consumers for withdrawal symptoms and implementing W/D protocols and administering medications.
• Providing crisis intervention are primary responsibilities.
• Supervise non-licensed staff by monitoring daily activities.


• Providing education on addiction and withdrawal symptoms to the consumers.
• Facilitated consumer groups on health education
• Accu-Detox Acupuncture

Registered Nurse, Emergency Room
Jan 2002 - Jan 2004 Agency Nursing
Jan 2001 - Jan 2004 Favorite Nurses
Jan 2000 - Jan 2001 North Memorial Medical Center

Education

ADN
- Jan 1997 New York State University
Substance Abuse Counseling
Central Piedmont College