Mary K. Christian Msn Rn Chpn

Mary K. Christian MSN RN CHPN is an experienced nursing professional with a robust background in home care, palliative care, and hospice services. Currently serving as a Nurse Surveyor for The Joint Commission since May 2013, Mary evaluates home care organizations to ensure compliance with TJC standards. Concurrently, Mary works as a Palliative Care Nurse and Clinical Educator at Presence Health, focusing on patient and family care while facilitating education for pastoral staff and nursing units. Prior to these roles, Mary held various leadership positions at VNA of Fox Valley from 1989 to 2014, including Special Projects Leader and Director of Hospice. Mary's early career included serving as a Charge Nurse at Northwestern Memorial Hospital from 1983 to 1990. Academic credentials include a Master of Science in Nursing Administration from Aurora University and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Psychology from the College of St Teresa.