Kristen Trask
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate nurse leader with 14 years of experience specializing in Oncology and Stem Cell Transplant care, including 9 years as an Assistant Nurse Manager. Known for a steadfast commitment to Relationship-Based, patient-centered care, with a proven ability to develop and retain staff while cultivating a psychologically safe unit culture. Expert in achieving optimal patient outcomes through collaboration, staff coaching, and fostering professional growth, all while promoting work-life balance. Demonstrated success in building a strong, cohesive team where multidisciplinary staff feel valued, connected, and committed to delivering high-quality care to our patient population.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Nurse Manager
UC Davis Health
04.2016 - Current
- Maintained day to day operations on the nursing unit including but not limited to patient flow (admissions/discharges/transfers for patients needing specialized oncology/cellular therapy nursing care).
- Staff and patient-centered, therapeutic presence
- Provided formal and informal coaching to staff members to manage conflict, personal/professional growth, real time peer to peer feedback.
- Evaluate staff performance, provide constructive feedback and support for professional development.
- Manage scheduling to ensure optimal coverage while maintaining a healthy work-life balance for staff members.
See Me as a Person Facilitator
UC Davis Health
12.2017 - Current
- Professional training and ongoing re-certification as a Relationship Based Culture facilitator for UC Davis Health as licensed by Creative Healthcare Management
- Deeply committed to creating and ensuring a culture of connection via facilitating regularly scheduled courses focusing on self-work, teamwork and strategic focus on therapeutic presence to ultimately deliver safe and excellent patient-centered care in the entire Health System
- Ongoing involvement and attendance in the Hospital-wide Relationship Based Culture committee
Clinical Nurse II
UC Davis Health
05.2011 - 04.2016
- Delivered primary nursing care in 35 bed Oncology/Stem Cell Transplant Unit
- Served as preceptor for new hires and nursing students
- Trained and served as relief charge nurse
Education
Master of Science - Nursing And Healthcare Leadership
UC Davis, Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing
Sacramento, CA01-2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA01-2010
Skills
- Leadership and team management
- Exemplary dedication to Relationship Based Culture
- Patient-centered care
- Efficient and multitasking
- Problem solving
- Positive attitude and approachable
- Effective communication
- Service excellence and recovery
Certification
- California Registered Nurse License
- Oncology Nursing Certification (OCN)
- ONS Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy Card/Certificate
- UC Davis Health CPR
Affiliations
- UCD Health Patient Experience co-chair (2023-current)
- Davis 8 Peer Support (2022-2024)
- Davis 8 Unit Based Practice Council (2014-2015)
Awards
Star Award, Greater Sacramento Chapter of the Oncology Nursing Society, Oncology nursing excellence exemplified in skill and leadership abilities on the Davis 8 Oncology/BMT nursing unit at UCDMC. (2013)
Timeline
See Me as a Person Facilitator
UC Davis Health
12.2017 - Current
Assistant Nurse Manager
UC Davis Health
04.2016 - Current
Clinical Nurse II
UC Davis Health
05.2011 - 04.2016
Master of Science - Nursing And Healthcare Leadership
UC Davis, Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Sonoma State University
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