Krista McSwain MSN, RN, CEN, CPEN

Dynamic nurse leader specializing in fostering high-performing teams and ensuring clinical excellence. Proven track record in enhancing operational efficiency and achieving high-quality patient outcomes. Currently serving as Clinical Nurse Manager, seeking to advance to Program Director for the Trauma Service Line.

• 2025, Graham Award in Patient Safety and Quality Improvement UTHealth McGovern- 1st place
• 2025, Nursing and Clinical Innovation Summit Podium (x2) and poster presenter
• 2024, Emergency Nurses Association Lantern Award department recipient
• 2024, Schwartz Center Rounds presenter for Memorial Hermann Medical Missions
• 2016, Day Shift Pediatric Nurse of the Year for Memorial Hermann TMC emergency department
• 2016, Nominated for Nursing Pillar Award for “Nurse as a Leader” for Memorial Hermann TMC
• 2021, Bronze Medalist for Good Samaritan Award
• 2015, ER Nurse of the Year Award for Memorial Hermann TMC emergency department
• 2010, Nurse Excellence Award for Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital

• CEN
• CPEN
• BLS
• ACLS
• PALS
• TNCC
• ABLS
• NIH Stroke certified
• Ultrasound IV trained
• Port-a-cath access credentialed
• Chemotherapy-Trained Registered Nurse
• Emergency Nurses Association member 1688081

• 2026, United Way Champion for the Memorial Hermann TMC and MROH Campuses
• 2025, Chair for Memorial Hermann Health System Pediatric Council
• 2024, Co-Chair for Memorial Hermann Health System Pediatric Council
• 2021, Pediatric Emergency Care Coordinator for Children’s Memorial Hermann
• 2020, Magnet Department adjunct team member at MH Northeast
• 2019, Chair of Unit Practice Council Kingwood and Summer Creek CCCs
• 2018, Voting member Peer Review Council Memorial Hermann Northeast
• 2012-2013, Medical mission trips to a rural area of Kenya, Africa

• 2026, Women’s Leaders of Memorial Hermann New Leader Buddy
• 2025, Debbie Adams Leadership Academy at UT Civic School of Nursing
• 2023, Diane Scott Executive Leadership Coaching with 1:1 sessions
• 2023, Women’s Leaders of Memorial Hermann mentee
• 2018, Pathway to Leadership Program with Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital