Alicia Newberry Ochoa
Christus Health - Children's Hospital
Schertz,TX
1
Certification
23
years of professional experience
Confident and adaptable nurse leader with extensive experience in emergency care, postoperative recovery, and staff education. Recognized for strong clinical judgment, crisis response, and mentoring. Committed to safe patient flow, with ability to guide teams through high-acuity situations and maintain strong unit performance.
Work History
PACU Charge Nurse
3 Years 3 Months- Coordinated PACU patient flow, prioritizing recovery assignments and maintaining safe postoperative throughput.
- Supervised nursing staff during Phase I and Phase II recovery for pediatric surgical patients.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to the unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
School Nurse
2 Years- Delivered daily nursing care for students, addressing illness, injuries, and chronic health needs.
- Collaborated with parents, teachers, and staff to support individualized student health plans.
- Monitored immunization records, ensuring compliance with state and school health requirements.
Nurse Educator - Emergency Department
2 Years 1 Month- Educated clinicians on evidence-based pediatric practices, ensuring content reflected current policy, procedure, and regulatory changes to enhance care quality.
- Assessed learning needs and tailored instruction to strengthen staff performance across clinical workflows and patient care areas.
- Facilitated competency validation for nurses, reinforcing consistent application of skills and adherence to safety protocols across the team.
- Supported onboarding of new hires through classroom instruction and skills lab coaching, enhancing their transition to bedside reinforcement.
Charge Nurse, Emergency Department
5 Years 2 Months- Coordinated emergency department patient flow, prioritizing assignments to support timely care delivery.
- Collaborated with physicians, respiratory therapy, and ancillary teams to expedite treatment decisions.
- Directed shift staffing, balancing acuity needs with available nursing resources.
- Supervised bedside nurses, providing guidance on pediatric emergency protocols and escalation steps.
- Supported de-escalation efforts during high-stress situations, maintaining calm unit operations.
Charge Nurse, Emergency Department
7 Years 4 MonthsCharge Nurse, Emergency Department
5 Years 8 MonthsEducation
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Skills
Clinical judgment
Quality assurance
Patient safety protocols
Patient advocacy
Regulatory adherence
Certification
Certified Pediatric Nurse - 2/28/2027
Registered Nursing License - 3/31/2027
American Heart Association - PALS 10/31/2027
American Heart Association - ACLS 11/30/2027
American Heart Association - BLS 6/30/2028
Timeline
PACU Charge Nurse
Christus Health - Children's Hospital
08.2023 - CurrentRead More
School Nurse
Northeast Independent School District
08.2021 - 08.2023Read More
Nurse Educator - Emergency Department
Christus Health - Children's Hospital
07.2019 - 08.2021Read More
Charge Nurse, Emergency Department
Christus Health - Children's Hospital
05.2014 - 07.2019Read More
Charge Nurse, Emergency Department
Central Texas Medical Center (Christus Health currently)
10.2007 - 02.2015Read More
Charge Nurse, Emergency Department
Brackenridge Hospital/Dell Children's Hospital
12.2003 - 08.2009Read More
University of Texas Health Science Center
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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