Chris Walker
@chriswalker1
I’m a Registered Nurse delivering patient-centered, calm care across med-surg, telemetry, oncology, and geriatric settings.
What I'm looking for
I’m a Registered Nurse who builds trust by combining clinical competence with a steady, calm presence—especially when things get critical. After earning my Associate of Science in Nursing, I spent 5 years at North Mississippi Medical Center in West Point, MS, where I strengthened my nursing attributes and deepened my passion for helping others.
In 2021, I moved into travel nursing to expand my impact across long-term care and specialized settings. I’ve cared for a variety of patients and residents with an array of conditions, and my experiences have sharpened my ability to stabilize situations, manage pain, and support patients and caregivers with emotional, psychological, and spiritual care. I honor teamwork and collaboration, and I’ve kept my interactions grounded with humor when it’s needed.
Across both roles, I’ve coordinated care with physicians and clinical staff, monitored vital signs and recovery progress, and delivered comprehensive services through clear communication and strong documentation. I’ve also trained and mentored new RNs/LPNs and nursing students, helped address nursing and patient satisfaction issues by proposing quality and safety initiatives, and participated in review/revision/creation of operational policies within an emergency department—while maintaining compliance with medication administration and patient care best practices.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Travel Registered Nurse
Godsent Healthcare Staffing
Apr 2021 - Present (5 years 1 month)
Provided travel nursing across multiple long-term care and hospital facilities, delivering Med-Surg/Telemetry, oncology, and geriatric-psych care. Managed medication administration and complex clinical interventions (IV therapy, wound/ostomy and catheter care), mentored LPN/RN staff, and coordinated admissions, discharges, and palliative support.
Registered Nurse
North Mississippi Medical Center
Jan 2015 - Jul 2020 (5 years 6 months)
Coordinated inpatient nursing care by monitoring vital signs and recovery progress, administering medications, and conducting patient assessments to support physicians’ treatment decisions. Trained and mentored new RNs and contributed to emergency department operational policy updates and quality/safety initiatives.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Mississippi University for Women
Associate of Science in Nursing, Nursing
Earned an Associate of Science in Nursing from Mississippi University for Women in 2014.
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