Patient/Family Education Coordinator
Cook Children's Medical Center - Prosper
Trista Goodman is a registered nurse with 7 years of experience specializing in pediatric hematology/oncology, including roles in inpatient care, clinic, and as an infusion center coordinator. She played a role in the opening of a new satellite clinic and later the infusion center at a new medical center within her organization.
In August 2023, Trista earned her Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) in Nursing Education. She currently serves as the inpatient patient/family education coordinator, a role she was the first to hold and helped to develop at her facility. In this capacity, Trista provides comprehensive education to patients and families across a variety of diagnoses, including oncology, and plays a critical role in ensuring they have the knowledge to navigate complex healthcare journeys. Additionally, she supports staff education initiatives, contributing to the professional development of nursing staff at her medical center.