Manager Perianesthesia
Barnes Jewish West County Hospital
Chris has been an RN for 27 years working primarily critical care/emergency and perianesthesia areas. She has had working experience in many roles from staff nurse to leadership, with her current role as Nurse Manager of a 35 bay perianesthesia area that supports 14 OR’s, some IR recovery and bariatric endoscopy recovery. Patient safety and experience are her number one goals in the department, and she has built a team with a like mindset that comes to work each day to give 110%. She has achieved her perianesthesia certifications of CAPA and CPAN and is currently enrolled in a masters program for healthcare administration. Chris is an early adopter of change, enjoying the challenges of pivoting with the changing needs of healthcare.