Christina Spears
Buckner,MO
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
DISTRICT NURSE
BLUE SPRINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT
07.2022 - 07.2024
- Applies first aid, medication and specialized medical treatments for purpose of providing appropriate care for ill, medically fragile and/or injured children
- Arrange appropriate programs for health education, growth and development
- Assesses situations involving students' safety, abuse and other health related issues
- Assists in development of district health procedures for medical care of students for purpose of complying with current medical guidelines and ensuring consistent clinic practices
- Attends required training
- Collaborates with parents, students, staff, health care providers, and public agencies for purpose of promoting and securing student health services
- Implements individual student health care/emergency plans for addressing students' health needs
- Maintains contact with parents/guardians informing them of changes in student health and possibility for further medical intervention
- Maintains students' confidential files and records
- Monitors students with chronic illnesses and refers to health professionals
- Organizes and provides training on variety of health-related subjects, promoting healthy lifestyle and/or acting as resource to students and school staff
- Reports health and safety for maintaining students' personal safety
- Oversee district health aides for students referred with illness and/or injury for purpose of attending to students' immediate health care concerns.
- Served as a mentor for newly qualified nurses within the team, guiding them through case management processes and providing valuable feedback for growth.
- Managed caseloads effectively, prioritizing urgent cases and ensuring continuity of care across the district.
CERTIFIED PEDIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER (PRIMARY CARE)
SUMMIT PEDIATRICS AND ADOLESCENT MEDICINE
09.2021 - 07.2022
- Promoted preventive health measures through immunization administration, health screenings, and counseling on nutrition and physical activity.
- Evaluated effectiveness of current pediatric care practices by participating in quality improvement initiatives, incorporating new evidence-based approaches as warranted.
- Proficiently utilize special skills in treating children with concussions and migraines
- Leveraged in-depth knowledge and experience of pediatric primary health care and delivery of care to children from birth through young adults while providing education, diagnosis, treatment, and referral services
- Urgent care services
CERTIFIED PEDIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER (PRIMARY CARE)
COCKRELL& MCINTOSH PEDIATRICS
03.2019 - 09.2021
- Provide compassionate, personalized, and comprehensive medical care to patients to support optimal health of children within context of their family, community, and environmental setting
- Diagnosed and responded to illnesses and physical conditions through prescription of medication and health counseling and education.
- Leveraged in-depth knowledge and experience of pediatric primary health care and delivery of care to children from birth through young adults while providing education, diagnosis, treatment, and referral services
- Urgent care services.
- Promoted preventive health measures through immunization administration, health screenings, and counseling on nutrition and physical activity.
Home Trial Research Nurse PRN
MEDICAL RESEARCH NETWORK
03.2018 - 09.2021
- Conduct clinical trial visits in patient's home
- Headquartered in UK and with offices across North America, Vendor Contracts and Management Team (VCMT) have enabled us to conduct home clinical trial visits across all major clinical research countries spanning North America, Europe, Asia and Australasia
- Reduced protocol deviations by providing thorough training on study procedures to both staff members and participants alike.
- My responsibilities include communication with multiple members with sponsor site, pharmacies, courier services and MRN
- I track booking details and organize delivery and collection of equipment/supplies
- Preparation and delivery investigational medication, by manual syringe or pump
- Documenting vital signs and changes in health since previous visits
- Prepare for adverse reactions, with rescue medications
- Draw labs per protocol and centrifuge, pack and ship
- ECG obtained per protocol.
- Expedited study timelines by efficiently coordinating participant scheduling, follow-up appointments, and data entry tasks.
CERTIFIED PEDIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER II (NEUROLOGY)
CHILDREN'S MERCY HOSPITAL
09.2014 - 12.2017
- Addressed physiologic, psychosocial, and development needs of patients and families for pediatric traumatic brain injuries, concussions, and migraines while providing proficient, evidence-based services
- Held full accountability for preparing holistic care plans, prescribing diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, evaluating diagnostic findings, and educating patients/families
- Participated in studies
- Enhanced families'' understanding of medical conditions and treatment options through clear communication and education.
- Occipital nerve block injections
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient care across all healthcare settings.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive pediatric care and developing individualized treatment plans.
Education
Masters of Science, Nursing -
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS CITY
Kansas City, MO01.2013
Bachelor of Science, Nursing -
FLORIDA HOSPITAL AND COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES
Altamonte Springs, FL01.2007
Skills
- Diabetes management
- Healthcare coordination
- Allergy management
- Chronic Disease Management
- Advanced clinical assessment
- Mental Health Support
- Emergency Preparedness
- Health Education
- Community Education
- Treatment coordination
- Home visits
- Markets research
- Reliability
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- CPR Certification
- Electronic Health Records
- Clinical Documentation
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Intravenous therapy
- Medication Administration
Certification
- Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care (CPNP-PC), 2013 to Present
- Missouri Nursing License #2002021004
- Missouri PNP PC License #2013022864
- Compact State
- Basic Life Support (BLS), 2009 to Present
References
References upon request
Timeline
DISTRICT NURSE
BLUE SPRINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT
07.2022 - 07.2024
CERTIFIED PEDIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER (PRIMARY CARE)
SUMMIT PEDIATRICS AND ADOLESCENT MEDICINE
09.2021 - 07.2022
CERTIFIED PEDIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER (PRIMARY CARE)
COCKRELL& MCINTOSH PEDIATRICS
03.2019 - 09.2021
Home Trial Research Nurse PRN
MEDICAL RESEARCH NETWORK
03.2018 - 09.2021
CERTIFIED PEDIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER II (NEUROLOGY)
CHILDREN'S MERCY HOSPITAL
09.2014 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Science, Nursing -
FLORIDA HOSPITAL AND COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES
- Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care (CPNP-PC), 2013 to Present
- Missouri Nursing License #2002021004
- Missouri PNP PC License #2013022864
- Compact State
- Basic Life Support (BLS), 2009 to Present
Masters of Science, Nursing -
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS CITY
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