Kristina Danzey
Yucaipa,CA
Summary
Seasoned Clinical Nurse with comprehensive background in pediatric Hematology Oncology and TCT population. Possess strong skills in critical thinking, advocacy and communication, combined with the ability to work under pressure during emergencies. Previous roles involved direct patient care, training and guidance of new staff as a preceptor and Resource Nurse, improving patient outcomes as a SSPIN (Sepsis & Specialty Patient Instructor Nurse) and coordination of patient and unit flow as a Relief Charge RN. Committed to ongoing professional education and innovative therapies in this field to optimize patient outcomes.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of post-secondary education
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nurse C
Loma Linda University Children's Hospital
Loma Linda, California
08.2003 - Current
- Provided family-centered, age appropriate nursing care to guide interventions and treatment in pediatric Hematology Oncology and TCT setting.
- Utilized strong assessment skills to monitor changing patient conditions and provide for the urgent needs of the immunocompromised patient.
- Administered medications, chemotherapy/biotherapy agents as well as blood/cellular therapies and monitored for patient response and side effects.
- Collaborated with physicians, therapists and the multidisciplinary team to ensure consistent and timely coordination of care.
- Educated patients and family on medications, inpatient/outpatient instructions, and home care needs.
- Adhered to ethical standards of practice while providing individualized, compassionate care.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to ensure best practices and optimize patient outcomes.
- Utilized electronic health record system, EPIC, to accurately document patient care and interventions.
- Trained and guided newer nurses to become strong members of the nursing and multidisciplinary teams.
- Supervised nursing care staff, prioritized treatment and maintained patient/unit flow as Relief Charge nurse.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University, San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA 09.2000 - 06.2003
Skills
- EPIC charting
- Chemotherapy/Biotherapy administration
- Blood and Cellular product infusions
- Charge nurse duties
- Care coordination
- Patient education
Certification
- BLS
- PALS
- ACLS
- APHON Biotherapy Provider
- CPHON-Certified Pediatric Hematology Oncology Nurse
Accomplishments
- LLUMC/LLUCH 25 years of Service-2025
- Service Exemplar Award for Integrity-2025
Professional Memberships
- SCAPHON since 2011
- APHON since 2011
Timeline
Clinical Nurse C
Loma Linda University Children's Hospital
08.2003 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University, San Bernardino
09.2000 - 06.2003