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KRISTIN WOOD

Arlington

Summary

Board-certified and registered nursing professional dedicated to delivering high-quality care and ensuring patient safety for optimal outcomes. Specializes in perioperative services, clinical education, leadership, and patient care. Experienced in developing training programs, promoting teamwork, and upholding rigorous standards. Proficient in curriculum development, clinical instruction, and effective patient communication strategies.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Weekend Day Supervisor RN

Baylor University Medical Center Dallas
08.2023 - Current
  • Managed operations for Roberts and Truett surgery departments at Level I trauma hospital.
  • Oversaw surgery scheduling, fostering effective relationships with staff, surgeons, and vendors.
  • Supervised weekend staff through performance evaluations, payroll management, and productivity assessments.
  • Collaborated with Anesthesia department to ensure optimal patient safety and staff availability.
  • Worked with upper management to uphold safety standards and exceptional patient service.
  • Utilized MIDAS risk management system to evaluate patient safety and quality care requirements.
  • Developed ECMO response education program for Roberts OR staff to improve preparedness.
  • Assigned tasks and established work schedules to meet operational needs.

Coordinator RN • RN II

Texas Health Resources Arlington Memorial Hospital (THAM)
11.2015 - 06.2024
  • Managed neurosurgery and orthopedic service lines to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Oversaw surgery scheduling and fostered relationships with staff, surgeons, and vendors.
  • Directed capital budgeting for $1.2 million Brain Lab AIRO CT scanner acquisition.
  • Led the development and launch of a new three-suite operating room for the orthopedic service line.
  • Integrated Storz Collaborator to improve surgical collaboration and communication.
  • Executed procurement of OSI Hana Table and Smith & Nephew Spider Arm equipment.
  • Enhanced staffing retention strategies to boost workforce stability in orthopedic service line.

Charge Nurse • RN II

Cook Children's Medical Center
09.2009 - 08.2015
  • Advanced training in intraoperative MRI hybrid surgery from January 2010 to August 2015.
  • Developed perioperative nursing education programs for new nursing graduates from August 2010 to August 2015.
  • Managed Level II pediatric surgery department as charge nurse for weekend and second shifts from February 2010 to August 2015.

Education

DNP - Executive Leadership

Texas Tech University Health Science Center
05-2027

MS - Nursing Administration

Texas Tech University Health Science Center
04-2025

BS - Nursing

The University of Texas at Arlington
05.2014

AS - Nursing

Tyler Junior College
12.2005

Skills

  • Transformational leadership
  • Budget management
  • Systems thinking
  • Staff management
  • KPI development
  • Technology integration
  • Workplace safety
  • Policy enforcement
  • Software proficiency
  • Compliance monitoring

Certification

  • Registered Nurse – Texas Boards of Nurses April 2006 – Current
  • BLS/ACLS 2005 – Current
  • Certified Nurse Operating Room 2016 - Current

Affiliations

  • Texas Collaboration of Perioperative Registered Nurses 2025 - Current
  • Texas Tech University School of Nursing Alumni Association 2023 - Current
  • American Organization of Nursing Leadership 2023 - Current
  • Phi Kappa Phi National 2023 – Current
  • Phi Kappa Phi Texas Tech University 2023 – Current
  • Texas Nurses Association, 2022 – Current
  • National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, Captain David Phillips Chapter. 2018 – Current
  • American Nurses Association 2007 - Current
  • Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses 2007 – Current
  • Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses – Fort Worth Chapter, January 2010 – Current

Timeline

Weekend Day Supervisor RN

Baylor University Medical Center Dallas
08.2023 - Current

Coordinator RN • RN II

Texas Health Resources Arlington Memorial Hospital (THAM)
11.2015 - 06.2024

Charge Nurse • RN II

Cook Children's Medical Center
09.2009 - 08.2015

BS - Nursing

The University of Texas at Arlington

AS - Nursing

Tyler Junior College

DNP - Executive Leadership

Texas Tech University Health Science Center

MS - Nursing Administration

Texas Tech University Health Science Center

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