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Christina Mukon is an APRN and faculty member at the University of St. Joseph. She is passionate about bringing high-quality care to underserved populations and advocating for effective health care.
She strives to teach students and healthcare workers how to lead within healthcare settings.
What have been your significant contributions to your organization in the past year?
I volunteer for several organizations including the Malta House of Care, Franciscan Center for Urban Ministry and Connecticut APRN Society. In all of these capacities I strive to advocate for underserved populations and equitable access to high-quality, dignified health care.
My clinical background is in providing medical care to patients with behavioral health and substance use disorders, which is an honor and privilege. This population has often been stigmatized and marginalized.
By bringing an awareness of the dignity and humanity of this population, I hope to reduce stigma and increase the quality of care for these underserved populations.
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Tell us about a challenge in your job that you were able to overcome.
COVID traumatized many healthcare workers, leaving healthcare teams in a state of shock and dysfunction. Many teams had difficulty recovering and returning to high function, impacting staff morale and patient care.
I worked with teams to help them identify positive steps forward to provide the level of care for which they strive.
What’s your next major goal?
My next goal is to continue to work toward training the next generations of leaders in health care. Health care must bring its clinical skills regarding communication, patient advocacy and emotional intelligence into leadership settings.
Personal Side
Favorite way to relax: Sitting still outside with no one around
Hobbies: Hiking and backpacking
Favorite movie: “White Christmas”
Currently reading: “Born for Love: Why Empathy is Essential and Endangered,” by Maia Szalavitz and Bruce Perry
Favorite cause: Breast cancer awareness and The Center for Action and Contemplation
Fun fact: I love learning about other cultures. I used to live in the Middle East, where I studied Arabic and Hebrew.