Kristy L Haffar
Ladera Ranch
Summary
Motivated Shift Leader experienced in fostering team collaboration to meet and exceed objectives through compassionate leadership. Delivered effective training and operational solutions by leveraging front-line experience and resourcefulness in balancing the needs of customers, the company, and employees. Focused on enhancing workplace culture aligned with organizational mission while continuously evaluating operations for safety and implementing strategies to achieve targets.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric Intensive Care Clinical Shift Leader
Rady Children's Health at Mission Viejo
Mission Viejo
01.2008 - Current
- Supervised and supported staff nurses
- Ensured timely and effective responses to emergency situations to safeguard patient safety
- Managed unit daily shift operations and compliance
- Ensure appropriate nursing care for unit patients
- Coordinated patient care efforts among interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Evaluated staffing requirements and assignments
- Managed staff schedules and ensured adequate coverage for all shifts.
- Trained new employees on policies, procedures, and best practices in patient care.
- Monitored compliance with safety standards and quality control measures to ensure patient safety and regulatory adherence
- Facilitated communication among patients, families, and nursing staff to resolve concerns and enhance care satisfaction
- Implemented workflow improvements to enhance operational efficiency and patient care delivery
- Facilitated communication between departments to enhance service delivery and efficiency.
- Assisted in resolving patient concerns by providing support and resources promptly.
- Supervised and led employees to maintain productivity and customer service levels.
- Provided exceptional customer service and maintained a positive attitude throughout the shift.
- Maintained an organized work environment by delegating tasks to staff.
- Ensured staff were properly trained on all aspects of their job duties, including safety protocols.
- Monitored employee performance to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Ensure the execution of hospital policies and procedures
PICU Travel Nurse
Children's Medical Center of Dallas
Dallas
12.2006 - 03.2007
- Implemented nursing care for critically ill patients with various diagnoses in the cardiac ICU, trauma ICU, and general ICU.
- Appropriately cared and managed patients on conventional ventilation, HFOV, C-PAP, Bi-PAP, HFOV, ECMO, CVVH and Heliox therapy.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Educated families on patient care needs and health management strategies.
PICU Travel Nurse
Children's Hospital of Orange County
Orange
05.2006 - 12.2006
- Delivered comprehensive care for critically ill patients across pediatric ICU, cardiovascular ICU, neonatal ICU, and oncology ICU, adapting to diverse clinical environments.
- Executed nursing care for post-op cardiac procedures, including catheterizations, ablations, ligations, and pacemakers, ensuring optimal recovery and patient safety.
- Provided age appropriate nursing care for critically ill patients with varied diagnoses including respiratory infections, seizure disorders, diabetes, asthma, muscular atrophy, sepsis, DIC, SIADH, cancer, prematurity, among others.
PICU Traveler Registered Nurse
Mattel Children's Hospital UCLA
01.2006 - 04.2006
- Implemented patient care for post-op liver transplants
- Implemented patient care for post-op cardiac procedures including LVAD placement and management.
- Appropriately cared and managed patients on conventional ventilation, HFOV, C-PAP, and Bi-PAP.
PICU Traveler Registered Nurse
Fountain Valley Hospital
02.2005 - 05.2005
- Proved age-appropriate nursing care for critically ill patients including but not limited to respiratory infections, sepsis, GI/GU disorders, and asthma.
- Cared for patients on conventional ventilation, C-PAP, Bi-PAP, and heliox therapy.
Pediatric Intensive Care Staff Nurse
Children's Medical Center of Dallas
01.2002 - 01.2005
- Successfully completed an intense three month internship program where I was cross-trained between the pediatric trauma ICU, pediatric cardiac ICU and pediatric general ICU.
- Provided comprehensive care for up to 2 vented ICU patients on a 60-bed unit, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
- Participated in formation of first small-bowel transplant team at facility.
- Implemented patient care for up to 2 vented ICU patients on a 60-bed unit.
- Appropriately cared for and managed patients on conventional ventilation, C-PAP, Bi-PAP, HFOV, ECMO, CVVH, pedi-dialysis and Heliox therapy.
- Facilitated orientation of new staff members, contributing to a smoother onboarding process and team integration.
Pediatric Intensive Care Nurse Extern
Children's Medical Center of Dallas
01.2000 - 01.2002
- Executed nursing tasks under direct supervision of registered nurse, including starting intravenous catheters, placing nasogastric and oral-gastric tubes, performing oral and tracheal suctioning, and administering daily oral medications and IM injections to enhance patient care.
- Updated chart information for all assigned patients, including temperatures, blood pressure, pulse, respirations, and oxygenation.
- Assisted with the bathing, clothing and feeding of patients.
Education
Masters in Nursing Administration & MBA - Nursing Business Administration
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ 11.2025 - 07.2026
B.A. - Science in Nursing
Texas Woman's University
Dallas, TX 01.1998 - 01.2002
Skills
- Nursing care
- Patient assessment
- Clinical education
- Interdisciplinary coordination
- Unit operations oversight
- Staff supervision
- Team supervision
- Team collaboration and leadership
- Staff development
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Problem-solving
- Staff engagement
- Team leadership
Certification
- RN Licensure California
- Pediatric Nurse Certification (pending)
- PALS
- CPR
Category of Skills and Interests
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint., Enthusiastic leader with ability to work efficiently with multidisciplinary clinical team and management., Pursing CCRN certification.
Affiliations
Member, American Association of Critical Care Nurses
Timeline
Masters in Nursing Administration & MBA - Nursing Business Administration
Grand Canyon University
11.2025 - 07.2026
Pediatric Intensive Care Clinical Shift Leader
Rady Children's Health at Mission Viejo
01.2008 - Current
PICU Travel Nurse
Children's Medical Center of Dallas
12.2006 - 03.2007
PICU Travel Nurse
Children's Hospital of Orange County
05.2006 - 12.2006
PICU Traveler Registered Nurse
Mattel Children's Hospital UCLA
01.2006 - 04.2006
PICU Traveler Registered Nurse
Fountain Valley Hospital
02.2005 - 05.2005
Pediatric Intensive Care Staff Nurse
Children's Medical Center of Dallas
01.2002 - 01.2005
Pediatric Intensive Care Nurse Extern
Children's Medical Center of Dallas
01.2000 - 01.2002
B.A. - Science in Nursing
Texas Woman's University
01.1998 - 01.2002