Kristen A. Lord
Dallas,TX
Summary
Bilingual Nurse Practitioner with over a decade of pediatric experience. Highly effective at providing care to children of different age groups with a wide range of needs and diagnoses. Passionate about providing holistic care that encompasses both the physical,emotional, and mental health needs of patients and their families. Exceptional interpersonal, communication and multitasking abilities.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Orthopedics
Scottish Rite Hospital for Children
Dallas
08.2019 - Current
- Managed the care of pediatric patients with a variety of orthopedic conditions including scoliosis, hip conditions, and lower extremity differences and deformities.
- Assisted in running a same day injury/fracture clinic.
- Advocated for more independence for the orthopedic APP team and established one of the first independent APP clinics at Scottish Rite.
- Provided outreach to the community by educating providers on common orthopedic conditions and giving lectures at local hospitals and conferences.
- Participated in research projects involving DDH and scoliosis.
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
PM Pediatrics Urgent Care
Dallas, TX
10.2023 - 01.2024
- Provided urgent care services during "busy" season and treated pediatric patients with a variety of acute illnesses and injuries.
- Practiced effective time management skills with a heavy patient load, occasionally seeing over 50 patients per shift.
- Referred patients to medical specialists, social services or other necessary resources.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive patient care.
- Educated patients on procedures, treatment plans, medications and preventive measures.
Charge Nurse
Our Children's House-Children's Health
Dallas
05.2015 - 08.2019
- Company Overview: A 39-bed inpatient specialty hospital that provided a wide range of comprehensive care services for children from infancy through age 18 with developmental or birth disorders, traumatic injury, or severe illness.
- Oversaw operations, including admissions, discharges, and the scheduling of nursing staff.
- Coordinated, delegated tasks and managed up to 8 nurses plus ancillary staff members.
- Facilitated an on-going assessment of patient/family needs and implementation of interdisciplinary team care plan.
- Trained family members in how to care for patients and manage individual conditions.
- Reviewed documentation for compliance with requirements and accuracy of information.
Private Duty Nurse
MGA Pediatric Home Healthcare
Dallas
09.2014 - 05.2015
- Provided all daily living tasks to enhance the quality of life for pediatric patients
- Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient/parent comprehension of treatment plans
- Continually improved knowledge, skills and performance based on feedback and self-identified professional developmental needs
- Promoted from a Level I (gastroenterology patients) to a Level III (tracheostomy/ventilator) nurse in less than six months from hire date
Education
Master of Science - Pediatric Nurse Practitioner-Primary Care
Texas Woman's University
Dallas, TX05.2019
Post-Master's Certification - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
West Coast University
Dallas, TX10-2024
Skills
- Bilingual - English/Spanish
- Leadership
- Communication
- Time management
- Problem solving
Certification
- Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care - PNCB
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - ANCC
- Texas RN/APRN license
- BLS/PALS
- DEA license
Timeline
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
PM Pediatrics Urgent Care
10.2023 - 01.2024
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Orthopedics
Scottish Rite Hospital for Children
08.2019 - Current
Charge Nurse
Our Children's House-Children's Health
05.2015 - 08.2019
Private Duty Nurse
MGA Pediatric Home Healthcare
09.2014 - 05.2015
Master of Science - Pediatric Nurse Practitioner-Primary Care
Texas Woman's University
Post-Master's Certification - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
West Coast University
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