Kris Chester
Madison
Summary
Dynamic nursing professional with extensive experience at Option Care Health, excelling in clinical care and patient treatment planning. Proven ability to mentor staff and enhance patient care through strong clinical judgment. Successfully managed complex infusion cases, ensuring optimal outcomes while fostering collaborative relationships among healthcare teams.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Supervisor
Option Care Health
11.2023 - Current
- Mentored new nursing staff members to promote adherence to established best practices and foster professional growth.
- Delegated tasks and provided leadership for up to 8 nurses and support personnel.
- Discussed patient care and treatment with care team members to optimize intervention plans and care delivery.
- Contributed to positive team dynamics as an approachable supervisor who actively listened to concerns from both patients and nurses.
Infusion Nurse
Option Care Health
11.2018 - 11.2023
- Reduced complications by closely monitoring patients for adverse reactions during infusion therapy sessions.
- Advanced knowledge base through regular attendance at continuing education seminars related to infusion nursing practice standards and emerging treatment options.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate care and administering medications through IV infusion.
- Managed complex infusion cases involving multiple medications simultaneously, ensuring proper dosing, compatibility, and timing to maximize treatment effectiveness.
Care Transition Specialist
Walgreens Infusion/Option Care Health
04.2013 - 11.2018
- Supported patients and their families during emotionally challenging periods, providing compassionate guidance throughout the care transition journey.
- Expedited safe discharges from acute settings into appropriate levels of home-based or residential care through close collaboration with health professionals across disciplines.
- Assisted patients in process of navigating post-acute care.
- Strengthened collaboration among healthcare professionals through regular case conferences and information sharing sessions.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Aquinas College
Nashville, Tn05-2011
Skills
- Clinical leadership
- Patient treatment planning
- Patient assessments
- Medication administration
- Staff mentoring and coaching
- Strong clinical judgment
- Discharge planning
Timeline
Nursing Supervisor
Option Care Health
11.2023 - Current
Infusion Nurse
Option Care Health
11.2018 - 11.2023
Care Transition Specialist
Walgreens Infusion/Option Care Health
04.2013 - 11.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Aquinas College
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