Faith Kinnear
Katy,TX
Summary
Obtain a faculty position in pediatric palliative care. Board Certified Nurse Practitioner with expertise in management and supervision of chronically, critically ill children and families. Skilled in teaching with a strong emphasis in communication, palliative care and critical care. Reputation as self-directed professional with superior problem-solving, communication and leadership skills. Successful in managing time, prioritizing tasks and organizing projects to improve the quality and delivery of patient care.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Department of Neuro-Oncology
The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
01.2010 - Current
- As part of a multi-disciplinary team, receive direct mentoring on the advanced practice nurse role in inpatient and outpatient pediatrics
- Delivered safe, therapeutic, patient and family-centered chemotherapy and radiation treatment in a timely, efficient manner
Per-diem member of the float pool team
The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
10.2009 - Current
- Provided direct patient care to patients hospitalized on various inpatient units throughout the hospital
- Adept at managing computer software systems and patient care on each floor while maintaining flexibility.
The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp
Ashford, CT
05.2009 - 08.2009
- As a Registered Nurse, provided care to children afflicted with cancer, sickle cell disease, hemophilia, HIV/AIDS, metabolic disease and rare blood disorders
- Responsible for working with a team of 100-plus staff and volunteers to provide medications, treatments and lab work necessary for the camper’s health
Cross Country Trav Corps
Boca Raton, FL
05.2006 - 05.2009
- Worked as a travel nurse at major pediatric health care settings in Cincinnati, Seattle, Los Angeles and Austin, TX
- Cared for patients and families afflicted with hematology, oncology and bone marrow transplant needs
- Provided medication infusions to patients with chronic genetic conditions, arthritis, solid organ transplant and HIV/Aids
- Provided direct inpatient and outpatient care at bedside in addition to interdisciplinary management of patients with acute/chronic and life-threatening conditions
La Rabida Children’s Hospital
Chicago, IL
01.2006 - 05.2006
- Worked on an as-needed basis providing long term nursing care for patients with tracheotomies, ventilator assisted care, burn care and rehabilitation needs from traumatic injuries
Children’s Memorial Hospital
Chicago, IL
09.2004 - 05.2006
- Registered Nurse providing direct patient care to patients suffering with hematology/oncology/stem cell transplant disease processes
- Worked with a multidisciplinary team to provide chemotherapy, blood products, stem cell infusions and supportive medications during hospitalization
Assistant Professor
Baylor College Of Medicine
Houston, TX
01.2015 - present
- Academic time divided 80% palliative care and 20% critical care at Texas Children's Hospital. Prior to January 2019, I was 100% critical care and served as the assistant director for advanced practice providers at our West Campus location.
- Sole pediatric palliative care provider at west campus and the woodlands campus, inpatient and outaptient, from January 2019-July 2024
- Promoted from faculty instructor to assistant professor in January 2024.
- Assessed patient health conditions and developed individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families about medical treatments and self-care management techniques.
- Maintained detailed records of patient visits, diagnoses, treatments, and test results in electronic health record systems (EPIC).
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care.
- Provided guidance during end-of-life decisions for terminally ill patients and their families.
- Coordinated with members of multidisciplinary teams to provide integrated services for complex cases.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing -
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA08.2010
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN08.2004
Bachelor of Science Degree Biomedical Science -
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX05.2002
Skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Flexible and adaptable to ever changing healthcare environments
- Flexible, board certified, acute care clinician
- Palliative Care, Critical Care and Oncology experience
- Comfortable with inpatient and outpatient EPIC charting
- Skilled leader
- Vital Talk Faculty
- EPEC Pediatrics Faculty
Affiliations
- Member of NAPNAP, AAHPM, SCCM
- Crudem Foundation in Milot, Haiti: Volunteer for a week at a time providing care to Haitian children inpatient and outpatient at Hospital Sacre Coeur 2013, 2014, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022
Certification
- PNCB Acute Care Certification
- PALS certification
Accomplishments
- PCP Prophylaxis: Current Therapies and Recommendations, Author; Crozier F. Pneumocystis carinii Pneumonia Prophylaxis: Current Therapies and Recommendations. Journal of Pediatric Oncology Nursing. 2011;28(3):179-184. doi:10.1177/1043454211408101
- Pediatric Palliative Care: Beyond the End of Life, Co-Author; Crozier F, Hancock LE. Pediatric palliative care: beyond the end of life. Pediatr Nurs. 2012 Jul-Aug;38(4):198-203, 227; quiz 204. PMID: 22970486.
- Advanced Practice Palliative Nursing 2nd edition, Author, Chapter on Facets of Inpatient Pediatric Care (6/2023) ISBN: 9780197559321
- Pending Publication: Oxford Textbook on Palliative Nursing, 6thedition, Author, Chapter on Care of the Adolescent Patient and Family, Expected 2024
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Assistant Professor
Baylor College Of Medicine
01.2015 - present
Department of Neuro-Oncology
The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
01.2010 - Current
Per-diem member of the float pool team
The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
10.2009 - Current
The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp
05.2009 - 08.2009
Cross Country Trav Corps
05.2006 - 05.2009
La Rabida Children’s Hospital
01.2006 - 05.2006
Children’s Memorial Hospital
09.2004 - 05.2006
Master of Science in Nursing -
University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Valparaiso University
Bachelor of Science Degree Biomedical Science -
Texas A&M University
- PNCB Acute Care Certification
- PALS certification
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