CHRISTINE DUNNING, RN, C-EFM, BSN

EDUCATION

State University of New York at Delhi, Delhi, New York

Master of Science in Nursing, GPA 3.9/ 4.0, Expected May 2018

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, GPA 3.9/4.0, Graduated with Honors, 2014

State University of New York - Westchester Community College, Valhalla, New York, 2011
Associate in Applied Science in Nursing, GPA 3.75/4.0

Northeastern University, Boston, MS, 2004

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, GPA 3.5/4.0

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS

• Registered Professional Nurse, New York State, since August 2011

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support
• Neonatal Resuscitation
• Basic Life Support
• NCC Electronic Fetal Monitoring Certification
• Virtual Learning Design and Delivery Certification

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse 2015 - Present

Northwell Health - Northern Westchester Hospital
Mount Kisco, New York
Provide direct and individualized nursing care to intrapartum and postpartum patients based on the application of
scientific nursing principles, assessment and diagnoses of patient condition
• Mentor and precept new nursing staff and student nurses on the unit
• Monitor, educate and direct patient before, during and after labor
• Evaluate and interpret fetal heart rate and contraction patterns on electronic fetal monitor
• Perform phlebotomy and basic IV interventions
• Identify & manage life-sustaining physiological functions in unstable patients
• Manage high-risk patients on Pitocin, MgSO4, continuous lumbar epidural
• Circulate in OR for OB/GYN cases
• Manage immediate postoperative care in PACU
• Initiate protocols in a variety of emergency scenarios, such as postpartum hemorrhage, neonatal code,
eclamptic seizure, adult code, and hypertensive crisis
• Provide newborn and and breastfeeding education and support
• Serve on Shared Governance Council
• Train night staff on core nursing competencies
Orthopedic Oncology Registered Nurse 2012 - 2015
Columbia University Medical Center - New York Presbyterian Hospital
New York, New York
Supported patients in recovery post-surgery, consistently delivering exemplary and holistic care to maximize patient
comfort and ensure treatment and recovery plans were clearly established
• Educated patients on recovery process and provided them with guidance in response to inquiries.
• Managed wound dressings and administered medication to assist in pain management and healing.
• Monitored environment to ensure that levels of cleanliness were above statutory and company regulatory
requirements.
 Manager, eFundraising 2011 - 2012
Autism Speaks
New York, New York
Developed and implemented online, email and social media marketing campaigns for nonprofit fundraising programs
budgeted at $300 million annual

Manager, eMarketing 2008 - 2011

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
White Plains, New York
Developed and implemented online staff training sessions for utilization of e-marketing tools
• Hosted daily video conference training sessions for staff
• Held virtual office hours to troubleshoot technical problems
Manager, Communications & Marketing 2005 - 2008
March of Dimes
White Plains, New York
• Developed marketing and media campaign templates for local market use
• Trained staff in virtual setting to use marketing materials

CONFERENCES

Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses Convention, Tampa, FL, June 2018

RESEARCH / PROJECTS

Kaiser, P., Compton, J., Kang, H., Lazzari (Dunning), C., Taback, B., Lee, F. (2015). Biological Dressing and Vacuum
Assisted Closure (VAC) for Defects After Resection of Musculoskeletal Tumors. Abstract presented at American
Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Annual Meeting 2015.

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

American Nursing Association, 2012 - Present

Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses, 2015 - Present