KRISTINA R. CHAMBERS

***** ****** **** **** ********, Texas 77584 281-***-****) adv6um@r.postjobfree.com

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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