Kristy Wheeler

Kristy currently works at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Infection Prevention for Cardiac Surgery. She earned her BSN from Coppin University in 2011. She earned her MSN in Nursing Leadership Healthcare Management from the University of Maryland School of Nursing in 2019.  Kristy is an expert perioperative nurse with a commitment to excellence in patient care, familiar with both community and academic settings. Team player with excellent communication skills. Strong work ethic, courage, and perseverance to seek a lifetime of growth. Demonstrated tenacity and positive attitude to challenges and changes. designs and implements plans for unit improvements that demonstrate flexibility, creativity and cost effectiveness. Knowledge of operational and capital budget, and current regulatory standards governing patient care and ensures that nursing staff carries out patient care according to those standards. Experience in the creation, planning, and execution of medical education events and activities.