Honor Society® member
Kristen Cook
Radiation Oncology Nurse at Southeast Health
- Southeast Missouri State University
- bachelor of science in nursing
- Class of 2019
- Oak Ridge, Missouri
Member since January 2018
About
My name is Kristen. I'm originally from Jackson, MO but recently moved to my husband's hometown of Oak Ridge, MO. We were high school sweethearts and got married December 30, 2017. He's currently finishing up his mechanical engineering degree at Missouri S&T in Rolla, MO. I got my Associates in Nursing through Southeast Health College of Nursing and Health Sciences in Cape Girardeau, MO. I was able to work my way up at Southeast Health Hospital, starting as a tray passer in food services to being a Radiation Oncology Nurse at Southeast Health Cancer Center, all within the past 5 years.
I knew I wanted to be a nurse since I was 14 years old and I've always had a servant's heart. Nursing is the best way to serve people, and you're able to make a difference in their lives and their families lives. I'm going back to school to be able to be the most well rounded nurse that I can be, to be able to best take care of my patients.
Education
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southeast missouri state university
bachelor of science in nursing
2017 – 2019
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Southeast Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences
registered nursing
2013 – 2016
Honors and awards
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honor roll
A Honor Roll 2009-2012
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team captain
2007 Jr. High Cross Country Team
Goals and interests
- Career goal
I want to continue to pursue my nursing career in Oncology. Once I obtain my BSN I'm going to start working towards my Oncology Nursing Certification as well as my chemo certification.
- Outside the classroom
When I'm not at work or studying I love to spend my time outside. I love running, gardening, and training horses. In July 2016 I adopted a Wild Mustang through the Bureau of Land Management, and have been training her in my spare time. I also volunteer every week at Mississippi Valley Therapeutic Horsemanship. I've been volunteering at MVTH since I was 15 years old.
Experience
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Radiation Oncology Nurse
Southeast Health
Mar 2017 – Jan 2018
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staff nurse
Southeast Health
May 2016 – Mar 2017
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Nurse Extern
Southeast Health
Jun 2015 – May 2016
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Pedicatric Technician
Southeast Health
Jun 2014 – Jun 2015
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Food Service Worker
Southeast Health
Mar 2013 – Jun 2014
Volunteering
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Volunteer
Team Effort- Pine Ridge Indian Reservation
Jul 2011
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Volunteer
Give Kids The World
Jun 2011
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Volunteer
Mississippi Valley Therapeutic Horsemanship
Mar 2009 – Jan 2018
Languages
- English (US) Advanced
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