Christina Brzezinski MBA, BSN, RN
Myrtle Beach
Summary
Dynamic nursing leader with twenty years of progressive leadership experience, excelling in quality improvement and regulatory compliance. Proven track record in resource allocation and budget management, enhancing patient care outcomes. Skilled in mentoring and coaching teams, fostering collaboration, and driving operational efficiency, resulting in reduced readmission rates and improved clinical performance.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN, Pre-Admission Testing
McLeod Seacoast Hospital
Little River, SC
07.2025 - Current
- Evaluate patient conditions, documenting changes and communicating effectively with healthcare teams.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
Market Chief Nursing Officer
Tenet Health and Novant Health
Hilton Head Island, SC
06.2020 - 07.2025
- Direct reports include leaders of inpatient nursing units, Emergency Services, Surgical Services, Women's, Cardiac Cath lab, Pharmacy, and all House Supervisors.
- Report directly to Market Chief Executive Officer, while working closely with Finance, Strategy, and Human Resources senior leadership.
- Led and supported clinical teams through COVID pandemic, including coordinating daily operations of nursing staff and resource allocation during severe staffing challenges.
- Facilitated collaboration and communication among departments to streamline patient care processes and outcomes by initiating Safety Review team.
- Championed patient safety initiatives, resulting in reduced medical errors and improved clinical outcomes.
- Led recruitment efforts to attract top talent in nursing professionals, maintaining high standards for excellence in patient care delivery.
- Created Nurse Residency and Nurse Externs to attract new grad nurses and current nursing students to join our organization.
- Clinical lead for transition from Tenet Health to Novant Health, including conversion of policies/procedures, payroll and scheduling platforms and electronic medical record.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and best practices, across the health system.
Chief Nursing Officer
Tenet Health
Hardeeville, SC
04.2019 - 06.2020
- Direct reports include Director of Med-Surg, Director of ICU, Director of Surgical Services, Director of Women's Services, Director of Pharmacy, House Supervisors and Administrative Assistant.
- Led efforts to open area's first Free Standing Emergency Department.
- Partnered with Women's Director to open level 2 nursery.
- Spearheaded quality improvement projects focused on reducing hospital readmission rates focused on CHF and COPD.
- Initiated Greet the CNO and Town Halls to address concerns from employees via email, phone and in person.
- Managed budgets, ensuring cost-effective use of resources without compromising patient care quality or employee satisfaction.
- Mentored emerging nurse leaders, fostering professional growth and career advancement opportunities within the organization.
Nursing Director-Complex Care
Tenet Health
Hilton Head Island, SC
05.2016 - 04.2019
- Oversight of 34 bed Progressive Care Unit, 11 bed Intensive Care Unit, Wound Care nurse, and Cardiac Cath lab, with 85 employees.
- Worked closely with Education and Human Resources to develop road map and training for "Grow Your Own" program.
- Developed and implemented key performance indicators to monitor departmental success.
- Collaborated with senior leadership to align organizational goals with departmental objectives.
- Improved team morale and productivity by implementing comprehensive professional development program by creating Clinical Ladder for RNs and CNAs.
Nursing Director- Progressive Care Unit
Tenet Health
Hilton Head Island, SC
04.2015 - 05.2016
- Oversite of 34 bed unit, with 60 employees.
- Established communication protocols that enhanced collaboration among diverse teams within the organization.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas by introducing unit-based councils.
- Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
- Boosted operational efficiency by optimizing supply chain processes.
Nursing Director- Cardiovascular Unit
University of Toledo Medical Center
Toledo, OH
05.2012 - 04.2015
- Oversite of 47 bed unit, including 22 universal beds, with 130 employees.
- Clinical lead for plan, design, and construction to convert step-down unit in cardiac universal bed unit.
- Implementation of Joint Commission approved Left Ventricle Assist Device program
- Led cross-functional teams to develop and implement strategic initiatives aligned with organizational goals.
- Established performance metrics to assess departmental effectiveness and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Oversaw budget management, optimizing resource allocation to maximize operational performance.
Clinical Associate
University of Toledo College of Nursing
Toledo, OH
08.2008 - 05.2013
- Instruct and evaluate BSN nursing students to develop their skills and understanding of the nursing process to ready them for graduation and their future nursing careers.
Assistant Nursing Director
University of Toledo Medical Center
Toledo, OH
01.2004 - 05.2012
- Oversite of 31 bed Intermediate Coronary Care Unit and Remote Cardiac Monitoring Station with 83 employees.
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
Staff Nurse/Lead Nurse
The University of Toledo Medical Center
Toledo, OH
09.1997 - 01.2004
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to patient needs.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, medication adherence, and post-discharge care protocols.
- Conducted thorough assessments and evaluations of patient conditions, ensuring timely interventions as needed.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, providing guidance on clinical procedures and best practices in patient care.
- Managed bed flow of hight acuity step-down unit.
- Completed daily patient experience rounds, providing appropriate service recovery.
Education
MBA - Leadership
The University of Toledo
Toledo12-2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Medical College of Ohio
06-1996
Skills
- Quality and process improvement
- Regulatory compliance
- Leading multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Resource allocation and Budget administration
- Staff deployment, mentoring and coaching
- Nursing operations reconstruction
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Interpersonal skills
- Operations management
Certification
- RN
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Timeline
RN, Pre-Admission Testing
McLeod Seacoast Hospital
07.2025 - Current
Market Chief Nursing Officer
Tenet Health and Novant Health
06.2020 - 07.2025
Chief Nursing Officer
Tenet Health
04.2019 - 06.2020
Nursing Director-Complex Care
Tenet Health
05.2016 - 04.2019
Nursing Director- Progressive Care Unit
Tenet Health
04.2015 - 05.2016
Nursing Director- Cardiovascular Unit
University of Toledo Medical Center
05.2012 - 04.2015
Clinical Associate
University of Toledo College of Nursing
08.2008 - 05.2013
Assistant Nursing Director
University of Toledo Medical Center
01.2004 - 05.2012
Staff Nurse/Lead Nurse
The University of Toledo Medical Center
09.1997 - 01.2004
MBA - Leadership
The University of Toledo
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Medical College of Ohio