Nurse Practitioner Registered
Resume:
Kimberly McClain Kresta
adhp58@r.postjobfree.com
Brazoria, Texas 77422
Objective
Experienced Family Nurse Practitioner with 10 years of direct patient care experience looking for remote work with flexible hours.
Experience
Mdanderson children’s cancer hospital 2019-current
Pediatric supportive care nurse practitioner
Duke University Medical Center Children’s Hospital Nurse Practitioner October 2016-present Covering pediatric bone marrow transplant service both inpatient and outpatient. This entails management of treatment plans, history and physicals, management of post chemotherapy/stem cell, bone marrow and cord blood transplant patients, long term follow up, triage, procedures, experience in patient disease work ups in: hemoglobinopathies: Beta thalassemia and sickle cell anemia, acute and chronic leukemia, lymphoma, solid tumors such as neuroblastoma, wilms tumor and testicular malignancies; immunologic and hematologic disorders, aplastic anemia, fanconi anemia, metabolic diseases such as Hurler syndrome, CGD, MLD and ALD, krabbe disease
MD Anderson Children's Cancer Hospital Houston, TX Nurse Practitioner September 2014-August 2016 Worked with patients rotating inpatient and outpatient in coordination of chemotherapy treatment, stem cell transplants, patient triage, procedure coordination, managing acute care post chemotherapy/stem cell transplant, managing patients during apheresis/photopheresis process. Organized APP rotating schedule and patient assignments MD Anderson Cancer Center Houston, Tx Registered Nurse, July 2010- September 2014 Worked two years with adult leukemia patients, and worked over two years in pediatric oncology/sct nursing inpatient administering chemotherapy protocols, stem cell transplants, blood, and collaborate with physicians, patients and families to give acute individualized care; Magnet Committee member, Rising Star program, clinical coach mentor Seton Southwest Hospital, Austin, TX Clinical Nurse Assistant II, August 2008-January 2009 Assisted nursing staff with 17 bed unit performing daily vitals, patient skin care, ADL’s, phlebotomy/blood draws, trained to monitor telemetry, assisted nurses in caring for medical-surgical/orthopedic/telemetry/ & pediatric patients Priscilla Pond Flawn Child and Family Lab, Austin, TX Positive Guidance Expert, January 2007-May 2008 Applied positive guidance skills with 2-5 year olds in a classroom setting. Conducted studies and evaluations regarding productivity in young children while implementing positive training. Assisted parents with these training tools by having one on one sessions. The University of Texas at Austin: School of Nursing, Austin, TX Undergraduate Research Assistant, July 2006-May 2008 Assisted Eun-Ok Im, PhD, MPH, RN, CNS, FAAN Professor & La Quinta Motor Inns. Inc. Centennial Professor in research studies, participant recruitment through the internet and conferences, editing RO1 studies, data collection, forum moderator, etc. Education
Texas A&M Corpus Christi Master of Science in Nursing, May 2014 Advanced Practicing Nurse providing primary care: Take patient histories and perform assessments; Order and review results of diagnostic tests, including EKGs and laboratory results; Make diagnoses, prescribe treatment regimens, and monitor efficacy of treatment; Provide health education and preventative services; helped initiate Kimberly McClain Kresta
2944 county road 417
Brazoria, Texas 77422
and launch inpatient mobility incentive program
Texas A&M Corpus Christi Bachelor of Science in Nursing, May 2010 In depth knowledge of advance and high tech equipment and devices used; responsible and strong communication skills with understanding of medical terminology; Clinical experience in Long Term Care, Medical Surgical, Pediatrics, Labor and Delivery, NICU, ICU, PICU, ER, Psych, Community Health, and Leadership
The University of Texas at Austin Bachelor of Science: Human Development and Family Sciences: Early Childhood, May 2008
Strong ability to communicate effectively with children and family members; knowledge of age appropriate Development
University of Guadalajara (CEPE) Study Abroad Student, Summer 2006 Nursing Spanish and Independent study Nursing course Certifications/ Organizations
Certifications: AANP, PALS, ACLS, BLS, Stem Cell Transplant, Chemotherapy Administration, EKG/Telemetry monitoring
Procedure Proficiencies:
Bone Marrow Harvest ages 7-25 years old, approximately 8-10 Lumbar Punctures ages 2 months to 25 years old, approximately 10 Bone Marrow Aspirate/Biopsy ages 3 to 25 years old, approximately 20-25 Patient education:
Late effects and survivorship questionnaire and patient education materials post transplant care Poster Presentations:
Lewis B, Kresta K*, Shaw A, Robert R, Maetzold B, Valderrama R, Harman N, Cion I, Franklin Q, Morse E, MDACC volunteer Services, SkillmanSchwartz C, Tewari P. Multidisciplinary Effort to Help increase Mobility for Children, Adolescents and Young Adults During their Inpatient Admission. MD Anderson Cancer Center Energy Balance Conference, Houston, TX 1/2016. *co-first authors 2
Kimberly McClain Kresta
2944 county road 417
Brazoria, Texas 77422
Im, EO, Lim HJ, Lee SH, Domire S., Chee W., Kresta K.*Abstract: Menopausal Symptom experience of Hispanic midlife woman in the United States (University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing) Austin, Tx, Otober 2009
Oral Abstract Presentations:
Tewari P, Lewis B, Kresta K*, Shaw A, Robert R, Maetzold B, Valderrama R, Harman N, Cion I, Franklin Q, Morse E, Skillman D, Schwartz C. Oral Presentation: Totally Excited about Moving, Mobility, and Exercise (TEAM Me): Multidisciplinary Effort to Help Increase Mobility of children, Adolescents and Young Adults During Their Inpatient Admission, ASPHO (The American Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology), Minneapolis, MN, 5/12/2016
Schneider V, Kim Sung, Christensen A, Szewczyk N, Dela Cruz B, Kresta K*, Tewari P. Implementation of Parameter Transfusion Orders for Stem Cell Transplant Recipients Results in Increased Nursing Anatomy, Decreased Transfusion Delays, and Improved Patient Care. ASBMT/Tandem Meeting, Grapevine, TX, 2/2014
Im, EO, Lim HJ, Lee SH, Domire S., Chee W., Kresta K.* Abstract: Menopausal Symptom experience of Hispanic midlife woman in the United States (University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing) Austin, Tx, Otober 2009
Professional Interests:
Professional interests include: patient/family education, supportive care, long-term follow up and late effects of bone marrow transplant patients, survivorship, growth in leadership and team development, enhancing patient and family experience in the hospital setting and research development. Personal Interests:
My personal interests include crossfit, volunteering at make a wish as a wish granter, traveling, cooking, hiking and running.
REFERENCES
Available upon request
3
Contact this candidate