Christine Wang
Houston
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented nursing professional with 7 years of experience, including a pivotal role at Cypress-Fairbanks ISD. I excel in chronic disease management and crisis intervention. Demonstrated success in patient health education and leading multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care outcomes. Skilled in infection control, my work significantly improves patient and community health safety.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
School Nurse
Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
08.2019 - Current
- Oversee health services for school of 850 students and faculty.
- Serve as liaison between families, school personnel, and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
- Participate in development of school safety plans to address areas of concern.
- Performed health screening for students and faculty by conducting vision and hearing evaluations.
- Work with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Diabetic Resource Clinician (DRC) Committee
Houston Methodist Hospital
08.2017 - 05.2019
- Member of the DRC committee at Houston Methodist Hospital, with the purpose of bringing up-to-date evidence-based practice diabetes education and policies to nursing and clinical staff
Medical Surgical Nurse
Houston Methodist Hospital
07.2017 - 05.2019
- Worked on a 36 bed MedSurg unit caring for patients with a multitude of acute and chronic medical conditions such as CHF, GI bleed, stroke, and renal failure.
- Consistently cared for and monitored a caseload of 5 patients by administering medications, treatments, and collaborating with the multidisciplinary team as needed to coordinate discharge care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
Inpatient Hospice Volunteer
Houston Hospice
07.2016 - 07.2017
- Visited inpatient hospice patients and provided comfort and relief for families in the palliative process.
- Socialized and provided emotional support to patients by engaging in active listening, reading to, playing non-strenuous games, and helping with daily activities.
- Restocked and organized unit supplies, cleaned common areas, and helped direct patient families visiting the unit.
Student Nurse Educator
Texas Woman's University School of Nursing
06.2016 - 07.2016
- Participated as a nurse educator in the Stafford Middle School Experience; a program introducing middle school aged students ages 11-14 to the foundations of nursing with the purpose of sparking interest in nursing as a future profession.
- Taught and guided students through adult/infant CPR course using a hands on teach-back method.
- Lead a small group workshop with 4-6 students at a time on how to collect basic vital signs and provide first aid care.
Epilepsy and Neurology Unit Volunteer
Dell Children's Medical Center
08.2012 - 05.2015
- Support pediatric patients and families by playing games, reading to, and holding/comforting infants and toddlers while parents and staff were away.
- Working with Child Life Care to provided enriching activities
- Stocking supplies and cleaning
- Helping with hospitals annual patients and family prom celebration
After Hours Campus Dorm Security
The University Of Texas At Austin
09.2012 - 01.2013
- Maintained security of campus dormitories by checking in students and guests after hours.
- Monitored security cameras and checked integrity of all access points and doors in the dorm .
- Actively surveyed and monitored dorm hallways and common areas
Lifeguard
YMCA of Lake Highlands
06.2010 - 07.2012
- Monitored safety of guests in and around swimming pool.
- Monitored pools and surrounding areas for adherence to safety protocols.
- Provided friendly customer service to guests and addressed concerns.
- Worked with children age 6 months to 10 years providing fun and comprehensive swim lessons technique instruction
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Woman's University
Denton, TX05-2017
Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Family Sciences
The University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX05-2015
Skills
- Infection control measures
- Immunization protocols
- Chronic disease management
- Crisis intervention
- Patient assessment
- IV line administration
- Clinical managements
- Patient health education
Accomplishments
Completed the 15 month Vizient nurse residency program with Houston Methodist Hospital and provided the hospital with an excellent resource of a evidence-based practice research project on patient discharge planning.
Timeline
School Nurse
Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
08.2019 - Current
Diabetic Resource Clinician (DRC) Committee
Houston Methodist Hospital
08.2017 - 05.2019
Medical Surgical Nurse
Houston Methodist Hospital
07.2017 - 05.2019
Inpatient Hospice Volunteer
Houston Hospice
07.2016 - 07.2017
Student Nurse Educator
Texas Woman's University School of Nursing
06.2016 - 07.2016
After Hours Campus Dorm Security
The University Of Texas At Austin
09.2012 - 01.2013
Epilepsy and Neurology Unit Volunteer
Dell Children's Medical Center
08.2012 - 05.2015
Lifeguard
YMCA of Lake Highlands
06.2010 - 07.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Woman's University
Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Family Sciences
The University of Texas At Austin
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