Medical Nurse
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CHRISTA HALVORSON-STRAND
**** ***** ***** *****, *** Antonio, TX 78250 C: 810-***-**** **********************@*****.*** 21 years of honored professional nursing experience. Recently, employed as an Radiation Oncology Nurse for the VA of South Texas. Overall, 11 years approximately in oncology. I also worked 8 years in Cardiology. I have extensive training in medical surgical nursing and have most recently work as an Rehabilitation RN Loyal, collaborative Registered Nurse with a steadfast commitment to quality care and preventative care advocacy.
Health and wellness expertise
Skilled in conducting physical
examinations
Effective policy and program
development
Wound care specialist
Enthusiastic caregiver
Trained in in- and out-patient care
Diabetes, Hospice and Stroke
Patient Care
Infection control standards expert
Flow sheet charting
IV drug therapy management
Diabetes, Hospice and Stroke
Patient Care
05/2017 to Current Radiation Oncology RN
South Texas Veterans Health Care System - San Antonio, Texas Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement or evaluate patient care
Maintain holistic care approach for each patient individualized for them Provided education of patients and their families regarding the expected side effects and given the tools to treat the patient and eventually heal them.
Inspire and give hope to patient fight complex and advanced cancers. Administer IV hydration for dehydration. collect blood and urine specimens, and perform skin wound care related to their radiation treatment
01/2013 to 01/2014 Rehabilitative RN
HEALTHSOUTH Rehabilitation Institute of San Antonio - San Antonio, Texas Care for patients recovering from strokes, orthopedic surgeries, and severe medical and surgeries conditions.
Extensive wound care given
Participated as a member of multidisciplinary team. Encouraged and instructed patients to be independent within safe guidelines
Certified FIM provider
Provided care and education congruent with age related needs for patients ages 18 through the elderly population
12/2011 to 06/2012 Radiation Oncology RN
South Texas Veteran Health Care System - San Antonio, Texas Left position early because I was a navy wife. We relocated to Virginia Beach, VA
Instrumental in the development of our new outpatient clinic within the VA. I was the first RN out of two that were hired to set-up clinic for patient monitoring and safety. I was hired first and had 4 months on my own to figure out clinic flow and ensure patient safety.
I was also responsible for setting up emergency plans to include active shooter, fire or bomb threats. Our clinic at the time was located at Lackland Air Force Base for 4 years.
Set up clinic with needed supplies and equipment. The VA rented an EDUCATION AND TRAINING
empty radiation vault clinic that was very challenging to reach The Joint Commission standards.
10/2006 to 06/2011 Chemotherapy IV Infusion RN
The START CENTER FOR CANCER CARE - San Antonio, Texas Administered chemotherapy, biotherapy and intravenous medications in an outpatient hematology/medical oncology clinic
Participated in phase 2 and 3 drug studies
Implemented evidence based nursing practice
Volunteered as a nurse preceptor for new nurses.
Attended oncology educational programs and seminars ONS Chemotherapy certified
ACLS Certified
Appointed to the Code Blue response team
02/2005 to 05/2006 Medical Surgical/Oncology RN
SHARP CHULA VISTA MEDICAL CENTER - Chula Vista, California Due to the NAVY, I was relocated to San Diego, California Charge Nurse on night shift
Worked as a aff nurse as well. Started my oncology certification at that time of employment. I started and ended patient's chemotherapy as ordered by oncologists.
Observed nurses and visited patients to ensure proper nursing care Assigned nursing staff for the shift
Helped assist patient meet their daily and weekly goals. Served on many committees in order to collaborate with process improvements for out unit
08/2004 to 12/2004 Medical Surgical RN
MID COAST HOSPITAL - Brunswick, Maine
The NAVY relocated famiy to Maine. Found a part-time job in the only hospital in town.
Worked on a Medical/Surgical Ward
Performed minor medical procedures along with physician's Assessed patient status's and communicated with MD The hospital had a strong in-house hospice program. Worked closely with RN leader and provided end of life care. Provided much needed psychological and spiritual support to dying patient and family at bedside. 06/1996 to 03/2004 Progressive Care Unit RN
BAYFRONT MEDICAL CENTER - Saint Petersburg, Florida Worked as a staff nurse on a very busy cardiac unit. Took care of patient's prior to and after cardiac procedures of various types.
Our PCU was a step-down unit for post open heart patients. We would prepare them prior to surgery and once they stabilized they would be transferred to our PCU.
I worked by way up the nursing ladder since this was my first job. Initially, I was a staff nurse but within a year or so I was one of two Charge Nurses because our unit spread throughout the whole 4th floor. There were two nurses stations.
ACLS Certified
1996 Bachelor of Science: Bachelor of Science in Nursing University of Florida - Gainesville, Florida, USA
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