Adjunct Professor Center Supervisor
Resume:
KRISTINA R. CHAMBERS
***** ****** **** **** ********, Texas 77584 281-***-****) ******************@*****.***
Education:
**** ****** ** ******* ** Nursing
Emphasis in Nursing Leadership in Health Care Systems
Grand Canyon University
2015 Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Grand Canyon University
2013 Associates of Applied Science in Nursing
Lone Star College North Harris
1996 Bachelor of Arts in Telecommunications
Ball State University
Clinical Experience:
Jan 2018-present The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Outpatient Clinical Nurse
Endocrine/Endocrine Research/Thoracic/Financial Clearance Center Supervisor
Accountable for the management of patient care while serving as charge nurse
Assess patient needs for nursing care using clinical and analytical skills
Collaborate with other medical professionals for patient plan of care and outcome evaluation
Assure continuity of care through patient education and coordination of services
Administration of various chemotherapy protocols to cancer patients
Communicate with physicians and medical directors for reviewing medical necessity for patients
Clinical Coach Preceptor to the experienced nurse and graduate nurse during their orientation
Assessment of patients’ status, analyzes, and interprets patient data for appropriate intervention; while collaborating with physicians, patients and patient’s family towards positive outcomes.
Ensure proper DME was provided for post-operative and home health patients
Provide education of newly diagnosed disease process and treatment to patients and family members
Responsible for scheduling staff and monitoring requests and PTO requests as supervisor
Ensure proper coding, referrals and authorizations are provided for specific diagnostic exams
July 2021-April 2022 Houston Methodist Hospital PRN Clinical Nurse
Charge nurse for PreOp unit
Provide care to complex patients with efficiency and professionalism
Advocate on patient/family’s behalf to identify and resolve concerns
Coordinate with surgical for patient preparation for various surgical procedures
Educate families and patients for post-operative care and supply appropriate resources
Assessment of patients’ status, analyzes, and interprets patient data for appropriate intervention; while collaborating with physicians, patients and patient’s family towards positive outcomes.
Consistently works with telemetry and other computer technologies, while assuring appropriate discharge planning, patient education, and future outpatient services.
Responsible for PACU recovery for multiple surgical procedures
Accountable for Progressive/Phase II patient recovery and discharge protocol
Assess patients’ vitals and closely monitor for any potential complications
Collaborate with surgical team for proper patient care
2020-2021 Gramercy Surgery Center PRN Pre-Op/PACU Nurse/Assistant Nurse Manager
Prepare patients’ care area adequately before case
Ensure availability of necessary equipment and supplies for patients’ procedure
Review patients’ charts for completeness prior to and after surgery
Administer pre-operative and post-operative medications and intravenous therapy as prescribed
Monitor patients until transferred to the OR and post-operatively
2014-2018 Memorial Hermann Hospital Orthopedics/Neurology/Rehabilitation Inpatient Nurse
Demonstrate proficiency in nursing care, knowledge and skills
Proficient in critical thinking in a fast-paced environment
Provide care to orthopedic, stroke and seizure patients with compassion
Utilize my care team including physicians, technicians and other staff for appropriate patient care
Charge nurse duties include management of schedule and patient census
2022-Present Memorial Hermann Oncology Nurse Navigator
Responsible for coordinating care of complex patients
Collaborate with healthcare team in the delivery of patient care
Coordinate treatment plans in the attainment of positive outcomes based on data, research and evidence
Oversee discharge planning and assist with transition to community resources and setting
Teaching Experience:
2021-2022 San Jacinto Community College/Adjunct Professor for ADN Nursing Students
Supervise and educate nursing students in the clinical and laboratory setting
Prepare appropriate materials, plans and learning activities
Monitor and grade care plans and projects while helping to promote learning and growth
Maintain a cooperative and positive relationship with students and staff
Collaborate with various institutional leadership
Provide leadership and unit specific skills training
Provide unit specific clinical education and training
Initiates, monitors, manages, and improves unit performance and processes based on outcome data
Leads unit based performance and process measurable improvements using Evidence Based
Practice and outcomes
Licensure & Certificates
RN Texas Board of Nursing 2013 - present
First-Aid/CPR American Heart Association 2011 - present
ACLS American Heart Association 2019 - present
PALS American Heart Association 2019 - present
Affiliations/Memberships
Memorial Hermann Clinical Coach May 2015 – February 2018
oApply effective orientation strategies for new hires
oAssist in the transition of the new nurse to a competent level of practice
oIdentify individualized learning and working styles
Memorial Hermann Partnership Unit Council Member August 2015 - April 2017
oRole model and leader
oUphold behavioral standards and operating principles
oParticipate in special events and meetings
Western Governors University Clinical Preceptor October 2015 – February 2018
oAssist nursing student with their clinical capstones
oMonitor nursing students that appropriate skills and techniques are performed
oEnsure that nursing students are performing at a safe and competent level
Memorial Hermann Clinical Preceptor October 2015 – February 2018
oAssist nursing student with their clinical capstones
oMonitor nursing students that appropriate skills and techniques are performed
oEnsure that nursing students are performing at a safe and competent level
Memorial Hermann Magnet Champion March 2016 - April 2017
oInvolved with a unique group to help achieve Magnet status for the Southeast campus
oParticipate in structured meetings to brainstorm and develop ideas
Our Father’s House Board Member March 2018 – Present
oServe as a board member for a non-profit agency providing elderly care services
oProvide advice and input from a medical professional perspective
oContribute and volunteer for fundraisers and other activities for the betterment of the company
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing September 2018 – Present
oServe as member of the Beta Beta Chapter
oUphold mission to advance and celebrate nursing excellence
oParticipate in local meetings and fundraisers
MD Anderson Cancer Center New Hire Preceptor April 2021 - Present
oAcclimate new hires to their setting and serve as a resource
oAssist in training on the unit and help with computer charting system
oIdentify and document learning outcomes and assist with any obstacles they may encounter
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