Compassionate healthcare professional with a background in nursing, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient care management, emergency response, and infection control. Excel at communication, teamwork, and empathy, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and collaborative healthcare environments.
Hi, I’m
Christina Spears
Buckner,MO
Summary
Overview
27
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Blue Springs R-IV School DistrictBlue Springs, MO
District Nurse
08.2022 - 07.2024
Job overview
- Provided health services to students, including first aid and administering medication.
- Coordinated with outside medical providers regarding student care.
- Maintained accurate records of student health information.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Advised parents and guardians about their child's health status at school or home.
- Applied sound decision-making process to school nursing practice.
- Implemented school policies related to health and safety of students.
- Reported pertinent information to authorities in cases of child endangerment, neglect or abuse.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving student health issues.
- Attended professional development conferences related to pediatric nursing topics.
- Collaborated with teachers and other staff members to ensure a safe learning environment for students.
- Coordinated with families, school personnel and healthcare professionals on behalf of students to advocate for healthcare needs and provide medical information to appropriate parties.
- Conducted immunization programs and sight and hearing testing.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Summit Pediatrics & Adolescent MedicineLee's Summit, MO
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
09.2021 - 07.2022
Job overview
- Developed relationships with families through compassionate communication and care coordination.
- Promoted health by advising patients about diet, hygiene and methods for prevention of disease.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with healthcare teams.
- Evaluated infants and children's growth and development against average childhood patterns.
- Provided preventive care services such as immunizations, screenings, and health counseling.
- Identified abnormal and critical respiratory patterns through direct pulmonary assessments.
- Delivered primary care for patients and handled diagnosis, treatment, referral for consultation, or specialty services, follow-up care, evening urgent care call and on-call emergency consultation.
Cockrell & McIntosh PediatricsBlue Springs, MO
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
03.2019 - 09.2021
Job overview
- Promoted health by advising patients about diet, hygiene and methods for prevention of disease.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Evaluated infants and children's growth and development against average childhood patterns.
- Provided preventive care services such as immunizations, screenings, and health counseling.
- Managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of various disorders and diseases.
- Delivered primary care for patients and handled diagnosis, treatment, referral for consultation, or specialty services, follow-up care, evening urgent care call and on-call emergency consultation.
- Advised parents about available resources that can assist them in caring for their child's medical condition.
Education
University of Missouri Kansas CityKansas City
Master of Science from Nursing
05-2013
University Overview
Graduation with honors
- 3.8 GPA
Florida College of Health SciencesOrlando, FL
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
12-2007
University Overview
- 3.5 GPA
- Graduated cum laude
Penn Valley Community CollegeKansas City, MO
Associate of Applied Science from Nursing
05-2002
University Overview
Skills
- Adolescent health
- Laceration repair
- Urgent care procedures
- Acute and chronic illnesses
- Pediatric physical exams
- Lab results interpretation
- Chronic disease management
- Healthcare coordination
- Advanced clinical assessment
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Newborn care
- Allergy management
- Diabetes management
- Home visit expertise
- School health
- Fracture management
- Infusion and medication administration
- Well childhood exams
- Diagnostics
- Health promotion
- Well-baby examinations
- Asthma management
- Pediatric care
- Telehealth services
- Medication prescribing
- Research
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
Languages
English
Professional
Additional Experience
Additional Experience
Employed by Childrens Mercy Hospital & Clinics from 1994-2017
- CPNP-PC- Neurology Nurse Practitioner Children's Mercy Hospital
- RN- Clinical adjunct at Research school of nursing
- RN – Clinical Research Coordinator at Children’s Mercy Hospital
- RN – Vascular Access Nurse at Children’s Mercy Hospital
- RN- Nurse Manager of Gastroenterology Clinic at Children’s Mercy Hospital
- RN – Outpatient Infusion Services at Children’s Mercy Hospital
- RN – Endocrinology Clinic Charge Nurse at Children’s Mercy Hospital
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
- Awards
Ina Calkins Scholarship 2012
Dee Lyons Scholarship 2011
Bonnie Galezzi Scholarship 2007
Dee Lyons Scholarship 2006
Ina Calkins Scholarship 2005
Dean Cowles Scholarship 2004
Children’s Mercy Hospital Scholarship 2000-2002
- Research Projects
A Phase III, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study to Confirm the Effectiveness
and Safety of a Needle-less Medication Delivery System in Pediatric Subjects.
Effectiveness and Safety of Intermittent Antimicrobial Therapy for the Treatment of New Onset
Pseudomonas aeruginosa Airway Infection in Young Patients with Cystic Fibrosis.
A Multi-Center Study of the Validity, Reliability, and Consumer Satisfaction of the Pediatric
Adverse Event Rating Scale (PAERS): A Likert-style Adverse Event Reporting Questionnaire.
The EPIC Observational Study: Longitudinal Assessment of Risk Factors For and Impact of
Pseudomonas aeruginosa Acquisition and Early Anti-Pseudomonal Treatment in Children with
Cystic Fibrosis
School based Influenza pilot study with the Kansas City, MO Health Department and Children’s
Mercy Hospital evaluating the effectiveness of school based influenza vaccination and
absenteeism.
Participated in Headache Action Plan Project for Youth (Happy): System Change Through
School-Facilitated Intervention program.
Formerly the program facilitator for five select school districts in Missouri educating school
nurses regarding the care of children with migraines and post concussive headaches.
Supervised an intervention to use cephaly device in adolescent primary headache treatment.
Oversaw a Headache Phone Application Field Trial.
Recruitment of study participants for CHOP: Goals of Preventative Headache Treatment study (2014-2015).
References
References
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