Kevin Infante, MSN,RN,CNE,CCRN-K,CPAN
Richmond,TX
Summary
Educator and experienced registered nurse with 15 years of diverse clinical experience across PACU, ICU, telehealth, oncology, management and acute care settings. Skilled in clinical instruction, simulation-based learning, student mentorship, patient education, and evidence-based practice. Currently practices as a Post-Anesthesia Care Unit RN while also serving as clinical and simulation laboratory faculty. Brings a strong foundation in critical care, perianesthesia nursing, and learner-centered education to prepare nursing students for safe, competent, and compassionate practice.
Overview
1
1
Certification
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Simulation Laboratory Faculty
Western Governor's University
Houston, TX
05.2026 - Current
- Facilitate immersive simulation sessions and practical skills training to prepare a class of 12-20 pre-licensure nursing students for real-world clinical scenarios
- Guide students in mastering clinical judgment and patient safety while enhancing professional communication and evidence-based nursing practices.
- Monitor student progress in lab activities and provided timely remediation and guidance to enhance academic success.
- Cultivate an inclusive atmosphere to promote professional growth and learner self-assurance.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Adjunct Clinical Faculty
Galen College of Nursing
Houston, Texas
07.2024 - Current
- Facilitate hands-on learning for a group of 10 nursing students in clinical settings, emphasizing the importance of evidence-based care and sound clinical decision-making.
- Monitor student performance and provided supportive feedback to enhance learning outcomes. Assisted in assessing clinical competencies through structured evaluations.
- Lead pre- and post-clinical conferences, fostering an environment for critical thinking and practical application of nursing principles.
- Provide mentorship to students, enhancing their abilities in professional documentation and critical clinical decision-making.
Post-anesthesia Care Unit RN
Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center
Houston, Texas
06.2024 - Current
- Deliver evidence-based Phase I and II recovery care for high-acuity post-operative patients in a Texas Medical Center academic hospital PACU with a daily census of 40-70 patients.
- Assess and manage airway, hemodynamic stability, pain control, nausea/vomiting, temperature, and post-anesthesia complications.
- Coordinate care with anesthesia, surgical teams, and receiving units to promote safe handoff, throughput, and continuity of care.
- Provide patient and family education related to post-operative recovery, medications, discharge instructions, and safety needs.
Post-anesthesia Care Unit RN
Memorial Hermann Hospital
Houston, Texas
05.2023 - 04.2024
- Provide Phase I and Phase II post-anesthesia care for diverse surgical patients, including airway, hemodynamic, pain, nausea, and safety management in a high-volume, academic hospital.
- Monitor patient recovery, recognize complications, and collaborate with anesthesia, surgeons, and interdisciplinary teams.
- Educate patients and families on post-operative care, medications, discharge instructions, and recovery expectations.
- Support unit flow, patient safety, and evidence-based perianesthesia nursing practice in a high-acuity PACU setting.
Travel RN-COVID
Various Hospital Systems
Visalia CA, Houston TX, Riverside CA, Phoenix AZ, Tucson AZ
04.2020 - 04.2023
- Delivered high-acuity nursing care to COVID-19 patients across diverse hospital settings, adapting quickly to changing protocols and unit needs.
- Educated patients and families on COVID-19 transmission, isolation precautions, prevention strategies, and self-care after discharge.
- Collaborated with physicians, respiratory therapists, infection prevention teams, and interdisciplinary staff to coordinate safe, evidence-based care.
- Supported continuity of care by monitoring clinical status, communicating patient changes, and reinforcing infection-control practices.
Various Roles
Houston Methodist Hospital
Houston, TX
07.2011 - 12.2020
- Provided high-acuity critical care across multiple ICUs (SLICU, CVICU, CICU, Neuro ICU, MICU) and intermediate care units, rapidly assessing and managing complex post‑operative and medically unstable patients to optimize outcomes and patient safety.
- Served as charge/resource nurse and float pool clinician, coordinating unit staffing, bed placement, and interdepartmental transfers while ensuring continuity of care and adherence to unit protocols.
- Led and mentored nursing staff as a preceptor and clinical nurse manager, delivering one‑on‑one coaching, competency assessments, and unit-based education to improve clinical skills and support new-hire onboarding.
- Directed unit-level quality improvement and patient‑experience initiatives, analyzing metrics, implementing evidence‑based interventions, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to reduce complications and improve satisfaction.
- Developed and delivered patient and family education for complex surgical and transplant populations, including post‑op care plans, medication teaching, and discharge planning to promote adherence and reduce readmissions.
Virtual/Telehealth RN
Advanced ICU Care/ Hicuity Health
Houston, TX
11.2018 - 12.2019
- Conducted remote consultations and nursing support, applying evidence-based practices to optimize care for patients in diverse environments.
- Coordinated with diverse teams to establish and modify personalized care plans, ensuring alignment of treatment objectives and continuity of care.
- Utilized virtual monitoring systems to track patient conditions, swiftly identifying changes and communicating concerns to enable safe interventions.
Float Pool, Clinical Nurse
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, TX
02.2016 - 02.2019
- Provided compassionate, high-acuity nursing care in a fast-paced oncology environment, supporting patients in telemetry and phase 1 clinical trial settings.
- Monitored complex patient conditions, assessed for changes in status, and coordinated timely interventions with physicians and interdisciplinary team members.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, symptom management, and self-care strategies to support safe transitions and adherence to care.
- Assisted with clinical trial processes and specialized oncology care while maintaining protocol compliance, accuracy, and patient safety standards.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary staff to promote efficient workflow, continuity of care, and positive patient outcomes.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Education
University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX2015
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Houston Community College
Houston, TX2011
Skills
- Online Nursing Education & Virtual Instruction
- Simulation-Based Learning Facilitation
- Clinical Teaching & Student Mentorship
- Learning Needs Assessment & Individualized Instruction
- Telehealth Nursing & Remote Clinical Consultation
- Evidence-Based Practice Integration
- Curriculum Support & Patient/Student Education
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration & Professional Communication
Affiliations
- Member American Society of Perianesthesia Nurses
- Member Texas Association of Perianesthesia Nurses
- Member Philippine Nurses Association of America Metro Houston Chapter
- Member American Association of Critical Care Nurses
- Volunteer The Montrose Center
Certification
- RN Multistate/ Compact (805310)
- Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)
- Critical Care Nursing-Adult (CCRN-K)
- Perianesthesia Nursing (CPAN)
- NIH Stroke Scale (AHA)
- BLS Provider (AHA)
- ACLS Provider (AHA)
Timeline
Simulation Laboratory Faculty
Western Governor's University
05.2026 - Current
Adjunct Clinical Faculty
Galen College of Nursing
07.2024 - Current
Post-anesthesia Care Unit RN
Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center
06.2024 - Current
Post-anesthesia Care Unit RN
Memorial Hermann Hospital
05.2023 - 04.2024
Travel RN-COVID
Various Hospital Systems
04.2020 - 04.2023
Virtual/Telehealth RN
Advanced ICU Care/ Hicuity Health
11.2018 - 12.2019
Float Pool, Clinical Nurse
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
02.2016 - 02.2019
Various Roles
Houston Methodist Hospital
07.2011 - 12.2020
Master of Science - Nursing Education
University of Texas At Arlington
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas At Arlington
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Houston Community College
AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
- DAISY Award Nominee, Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center
- Dean's List- Houston Community College
- Inductee- Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society. Delta Theta Chapter
- Inductee- Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society for the Community Colleges