Cristina Fore
Masters prepared Nurse Leader with adeptness in leading and developing high-performing teams using an accountability-focused, patient-first approach.
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Analytical, organized, and detail-oriented Registered Nurse with progressive experience in clinical, educational, and administrative roles. Expertise and experience in acute care and specialty settings. Collaborative team player with ownership mentality and adept at making data driven decisions.
Experience
CLINICAL Instructor: Nursing Fundamentals & Maternal child nursing at University of Texas El Paso | School of Nursing (2026-08 – Present)
Imparts knowledge and clinical skills for each assigned student. Coordinates learning experiences that are individualized to each student and patient. Provides education and guidance with the application of physiological, socio-economical, spiritual, and psychological principles.
Supervise student learning opportunities that enhance the student’s use of the nursing process, interpersonal skills, and technical procedures. Evaluate coursework submissions, attendance, professionalism, and adherence to the School of Nursing’s Code of Conduct and the facility’s policies and procedures.
Mother Baby Nurse Coordinator at The Hospitals of Providence East Campus (2020-03 – 2026-04)
Responsible for the day-to-day clinical operations and productivity of the Mother Baby Unit. Ensure safety and efficiency in patient care, project annual unit budget, and responsible for employee competency and engagement. Orchestrate impactful provider satisfaction along with provider engagement in Mother Baby Unit education.
Carry out Human Resource duties, quality and process improvement undertakings, and accountability for Nursing and support care that follow the Texas Health and Human Services Maternal and Neonatal Designation standards.
Mother Baby Discharge Nurse at The Hospitals of Providence East Campus (2019-08 – 2020-03)
Delivered group and individual patient discharge education, improving patient comprehension and readiness for home self-care. Implemented AWHONN POST-BIRTH Warning Signs education, creating standardized patient discharge processes aligned with national patient safety standards. Served as the neonatal expert during annual clinical competencies.
PRIOR Authorization RN/ UTILIZATION REVIEW RN/ NICU NURSE CASE MANAGER at El Paso Health (2014-08 – 2019-08)
Completed prior authorization and utilization management reviews for Texas Medicaid, CHIP, and CHIP Perinate managed care populations, and private insurance members.
Applied Texas
Health and Human Services Commission guidelines, Texas Department of Insurance requirements, and URAC standards. Used InterQual, Milliman Care Guidelines (MCG), Texas Medicaid Healthcare Provider (TMHP) Manual, and QNXT. Case Manager duties included conducting high-risk patient home visits, educating families on medications, medical equipment, and provider follow-up, directly reducing preventable readmissions.
NEONATAL Intensive Care Unit registered NURSE at The Hospitals of Providence East Campus (2011-01 – 2014-08)
Spearheaded unit-level implementation and optimization of electronic health record systems as a Super User for the NICU, Newborn Nursery, and Postpartum units. Nurse Preceptor for new NICU nursing staff and nursing students. Relief Charge Nurse managing daily operations, triaging priorities, and ensuring resource allocation. Appointed as Death, Dying, and Bereavement Educator, overseeing a sensitive training initiative.
NEONATAL Intensive Care Unit registered NURSE at Las Palmas Medical Center (2006-06 – 2011-01)
Delivered Level 3 and Level 2 holistic nursing care to critically ill neonates.
Primary school registered NURSE at San Elizario Independent School District - Loya Primary School (2005-09 – 2006-06)
Performed state-required hearing, vision, height, and weight screenings for children ages 3 through 5. Conducted focused assessments and performed nursing interventions. Administered physician-ordered medications and nursing care to children with special health care needs.
Quality Assessment/ quality improvement registered NURSE at Preferred Home Health (2004-12 – 2005-09)
Reviewed OASIS and intake documentation for appropriateness prior to TMHP submission, using physician orders and Intake Nurse findings. Audited completeness of daily nursing visit documentation.
Education
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN Nursing in executive nurse leader – University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston (2018-08)
Bachelor of Science in nursing – University of Texas El Paso, School of Nursing (2004-12)
