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Kristin Shafer, RN,IgCN

Canyon Country,CA

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Specialty Pharmacy Nursing Network, Inc./Naven Healthcare. Proven expertise in intravenous therapy management and patient advocacy, enhancing care outcomes for diverse populations, for over 15 years. Skilled in chronic disease management and clinical judgment, consistently delivering exceptional patient education and support in complex treatment scenarios.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of Patient Care Services

Specialty Pharmacy Nursing Network, Inc./Naven
Laguna Hills, CA
02.2022 - 10.2024
  • Oversight of all clinical oversight of patients and patient care outcomes
  • Collaborate with the Corporate office to ensure scheduling and general care of all patients in the California area.
  • Analyzed data related to patient care services to identify areas for improvement.

Full Time Registered Nurse

Specialty Pharmacy Nursing Network Inc./Naven
Laguna Hills, CA
Current - 07.2019
  • Administered medications for infusions according to physicians' orders, including preparation and mixing.
  • Obtained PIV and accessed/de-accessed ports and central lines efficiently.
  • Provided patient education on self-administration techniques for PIV or subcutaneous treatments.
  • Conducted supervisory nursing visits for onboarding new hire RNs, as well as annual reassessment.
  • Enhanced drug knowledge by incorporating enzyme replacement therapies, FcRN blockers and compliment inhibitors into administration practices.
  • Demonstrated extensive pediatric experience with PIV and port access procedures.
  • Managed pediatric medication administration for IVIG, Crysivta, Triptodur, Kineret, and subcutaneous IG.

Infusion Nurse

Paragon Healthcare
Dallas, Texas
12.2015 - 01.2018
  • Prepared medication infusions for patient treatments
  • Administered various IV medications in outpatient infusion setting - Tysabri, Rituxan, Prolastin Zoledronic Acid. migraine protocol. IVIG, Cinryze, Ocrevus.
  • Cared for patients in 10-chair infusion suite, supporting fellow nurses in delivering treatments.
  • Obtained PIV access for ordered infusions
  • Participated in double-blind clinical trails
  • Floated to physician-based in office suites to manage infusions and coordinate home-based therapy.
  • Provided patient instruction on self-administration when appropriate

Infusion Nurse/RN Case Manager

Ally Home Health
Richardson, Texas
07.2019 - 12.2014
  • Collaborate and supervised multidisciplinary teams to conduct treatment plans for diverse patient populations with acute and chronic conditions.
  • Preformed supervisory visits for LVN and home health aides per CMS guidelines.
  • Informed physicians of any changes in patient health conditions observed during home visits.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management.
  • Provided exceptional care to highly acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care, IV medications, including antibiotics/steroids/biologics/inotropes, central line management and rehabilitation.

Regional Coverage Infusion Nurse (DSW)

Healix Infusion Therapy Inc.
Sugar Land, Texas
05.2014 - 11.2013
  • Prepared medication infusions for patient treatments as per physician orders.
  • Obtained peripheral vascular access for ordered infusions.
  • Managed PICC line, Ports and Central lines.
  • Floated to physician-based office suites to manage infusions and coordinate home-based therapy.
  • Provided patient instruction on self-administration when appropriate

Infusion Nurse/Team Lead

Heart of Texas Home Health
Rockwall, Texas
06.2014 - 06.2007
  • Supervised a multidisciplinary team of Registered Nurses conducting treatment plans for a diverse patient population with both acute and chronic conditions.
  • Traveled to patients’ homes on a daily basis to provide supervisory visits, assess health conditions and provide nursing care.
  • Supervised, managed, and trained home health aide providers
  • Supervised, managed, and trained Licensed Vocational nurses
  • Communicated with physicians regarding changes in patients’ health or concerns assessed in the home.

Education

AAS - Associate Degree Nursing (AD)

San Antonio College
San Antonio, TX
01.2007

LVN -

Grayson College
Van Alstyne, TX
01.2005

Skills

  • Intravenous therapy management
  • Peripheral vascular infusion skills
  • Central line access and de-access
  • Autonomous work capability
  • Phlebotomy and lab collection
  • Patient advocacy
  • Family advocacy
  • Case management expertise
  • Chronic disease management
  • Rare disease management
  • Clinical judgment
  • Pediatric and adult infusion administration

Certification

  • California Nursing License, #95198172, Exp 2026-12-31
  • BLS, Exp. 05/2027
  • IgCN, 2018-2021, 2023-current

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Full Time Registered Nurse

Specialty Pharmacy Nursing Network Inc./Naven
Current - 07.2019

Director of Patient Care Services

Specialty Pharmacy Nursing Network, Inc./Naven
02.2022 - 10.2024

Infusion Nurse/RN Case Manager

Ally Home Health
07.2019 - 12.2014

Infusion Nurse

Paragon Healthcare
12.2015 - 01.2018

Infusion Nurse/Team Lead

Heart of Texas Home Health
06.2014 - 06.2007

Regional Coverage Infusion Nurse (DSW)

Healix Infusion Therapy Inc.
05.2014 - 11.2013

AAS - Associate Degree Nursing (AD)

San Antonio College

LVN -

Grayson College

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