SUMMARY

SKILLS

EXPERIENCE

CHRISTA HALVORSON-STRAND

**** ***** ***** *****, *** Antonio, TX 78250 C: 810-***-**** ac07gi@r.postjobfree.com 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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