Kristin Chaney
Westminster,CA
Summary
Seeking a respected position that can utilize my experience and qualified multi-faceted expertise in a rewarding career role.
Experienced healthcare professional with a background in Trauma, Interventional Radiology, PICC Line Certified, House Supervisor, Burn ICU, adult ICU and pediatric ICU. Lead team member with true passion for supporting patients and their families.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Trauma Clinician
Orange County Global Medical Center
01.2023 - Current
- Providing care to patients experiencing traumatic injuries and medical emergencies with thorough assessment to determine severity of injuries
- As Charge Nurse, managing the team while working closely with trauma surgeons, doctors and other healthcare professionals to create and implement treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs
- Class instructor for trauma skills and preceptor for Emergency Department RNs training in the trauma department
Interventional Radiology Nurse
UCI Medical Center
11.2023 - Current
- Manage patients preparing for and recovering from wide ranged interventional radiology procedures under conscious sedation, monitored anesthesia care or general anesthesia.
- Assessments and monitoring during procedures while delivering appropriate medications
- Conducting ongoing evaluations of conditions, and updating clinical supervisors with current patient status when appropriate
- Interacting with physicians and keeping up to date on patient specific medical plan needs as related to specific intervention and treatment
Interventional Radiology Nurse
Orange County Global Medical Center
01.2020 - Current
- Perform effective and efficient patient assessments, anticipating and preparing for potential issues.
- Arranging daily case schedule and creating staff assignments
- Administer conscious sedation while consistently monitoring patient cardiac rhythm and other vital signs as part of IR procedures
- PICC line insertion certified & PICC Line Preceptor
- Vascular access nurse & Class instructor
Nursing House Supervisor Relief
Orange County Global Medical Center
01.2017 - Current
- Supervise and manage nursing staff, including RNs (Registered Nurses), LVNs (Licensed Vocational Nurses), CNAs (Certified Nursing Assistants), and other healthcare workers.
- Conduct performance evaluations and provide training, coaching, and support to staff.
- Ensure adequate staffing levels for all nursing departments
- Address any personnel issues, conflicts, or complaints as they arise.
Charge Nurse Burn ICU
Orange County Global Medical Center
01.2013 - 01.2020
- Hemodynamic monitoring and managing multi systems injury during fluid resuscitation
- Complex wound dressings
- Preceptor for new graduate RNs
- Evaluate staffing requirements including floor assignments
- Skills day instructor
Critical Care Float
Kaiser Permanente
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Stroke patient care
- Septic shock management
- Percutaneous coronary intervention
Clinical II RN PICU
Children's Hospital of Orange County
01.2014 - 01.2016
- TBI and ventriculostomy management
- Care for the child with chronic genetic and metabolic disorders
- Ventilator management
- End stage cancer treatment
- Educating parents regarding patient centered care
Education
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
Anaheim, CA01.2012
Awards
2022 Daisy Award Nomination
2022 Patient Satisfaction Champion Award
2024 ANA Nurses Week: Team Player Award
2025 Trauma Intervention Program (TIP) Hero with Heart award
References
LM Nance (808) 343-7061
IR/ Cardiac Cath Charge Nurse, Orange County Global Medical Center
Stephanie Meagrow (714) 953-2566
Director of ICU, Orange County Global Medical Center
Timeline
Interventional Radiology Nurse
UCI Medical Center
11.2023 - Current
Trauma Clinician
Orange County Global Medical Center
01.2023 - Current
Interventional Radiology Nurse
Orange County Global Medical Center
01.2020 - Current
Nursing House Supervisor Relief
Orange County Global Medical Center
01.2017 - Current
Critical Care Float
Kaiser Permanente
01.2016 - 01.2018
Clinical II RN PICU
Children's Hospital of Orange County
01.2014 - 01.2016
Charge Nurse Burn ICU
Orange County Global Medical Center
01.2013 - 01.2020
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
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