Kia Childress
Collierville,TN
Summary
Registered Nurse with 2+ years of pediatric hematology/oncology experience caring for medically complex, high-acuity patients. Experienced in chemotherapy, blood product administration, central lines, continuous high-risk infusions, telemetry, neurologic monitoring, and complex pain management. Seeking to transition into adult critical care and expand current skills in the ICU setting.
Overview
1
1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
St. Jude Children Research Hospital
Memphis, TN
06.2024 - 09.2026
- Provided high acuity nursing care to pediatric hematology/oncology patients across leukemia/lymphoma, neuro-oncology, solid tumor, and step down populations. Typically managing two complex patients per assignments
- Administered chemotherapy, blood products, and continuous high-risk infusions while monitoring for adverse reactions and changes in clinical status.
- Managed PICCs, central lines, implanted ports, PCA pumps, epidurals, and patients requiring continuous cardiac and neurologic monitoring.
- Monitored high risk patients for sepsis, treatment related toxicities, and clinical deterioration using focused assessments, vital signs, and laboratory trends.
- Collaborated with physicians, advanced practice providers, pharmacists, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care and respond to changes in patient condition.
Teach For America / Classroom Teacher
Memphis Shelby County Schools
Memphis, TN
06.2018 - 09.2022
Substitute Teacher, K-5
Memphis City Schools
Memphis, TN
10.2017 - 06.2018
Emory & Henry College/ Athletic Trainer Student
Emory & Henry College
Emory, VA
08.2014 - 05.2017
Education
BSN - Nursing
Union University School of Nursing
Germantown, TN05-2024
Bachelor of Science - Athletic Training
Emory & Henry College
Emory, VA05-2017
Skills
- Chemotherapy & High Risk Infusions
- Central Lines/PICCs/ Ports
- Sepsis Recognition and Surveillance
- PCA & Epidural management
- Ketamine and Lidocaine Infusions
- Continuous Cardiac Monitoring
- Blood and Platelet Transfusions
- Blinatumomab Infusions
- Chest Tube Care
Certification
- BLS Certified, American Heart Association
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ALS-Advanced Life Support
- APHON-Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses
Student Clinical Experience
Student Nurse-GICU, TICU, BICU (100 hours), 10/23-12/23
Regional One Health, Memphis, TN
- Performed accurate and timely patient assessments
- Assisted the nurse in therapeutic nursing interventions
- Maintained a clean, orderly, and safe environment for patients and their families
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
St. Jude Children Research Hospital
06.2024 - 09.2026
Teach For America / Classroom Teacher
Memphis Shelby County Schools
06.2018 - 09.2022
Substitute Teacher, K-5
Memphis City Schools
10.2017 - 06.2018
Emory & Henry College/ Athletic Trainer Student
Emory & Henry College
08.2014 - 05.2017
BSN - Nursing
Union University School of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Athletic Training
Emory & Henry College