Alicia N. Walker
Houston
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Med-Surg / Telemetry / Progressive Care Registered Nurse
CommonSpirit Health
04.2024 - Current
- Provide comprehensive care to high-acuity postoperative and medically complex patients.
- Monitor and manage cardiac patients including those with dysrhythmias, post-cath recovery, and MI; titrate drips per protocol.
- Perform advanced clinical procedures: blood transfusions, wound care, IV therapy, oxygen therapy, dressing changes, Foley insertion, and specimen collection.
- Deliver specialized PCU-level care for tracheostomy, dialysis, stroke/TIA, pneumonia, and respiratory failure.
- Manage and assess chest tubes, PCA/CADD pumps, and complex pain regimens.
- Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to support safe progression to lower acuity units.
Perioperative (Circulator) Registered Nurse
HealthTrust – HCA Healthcare
11.2022 - 04.2024
- Coordinated and executed comprehensive intraoperative care to ensure patient safety and physiologic stability.
- Conducted preoperative assessments, maintained sterile technique, and collaborated with surgical and anesthesia teams.
- Circulated across multiple surgical specialties: general surgery, colorectal, urology, gynecology, orthopedics, ENT.
- Maintained accurate intraoperative charting, incident reporting, and surgical documentation.
- Ensured surgical equipment readiness, proper positioning, and instrument counts per AORN standards.
- Optimized OR workflow and resource utilization to maintain efficiency in high-demand environments.
Progressive Care Registered Nurse
Banner University Medical Center
01.2018 - 11.2022
- Delivered specialized care to patients with multisystem comorbidities requiring close monitoring.
- Provided advanced wound care including diabetic, venous, arterial, pressure injuries, and post-surgical wounds.
- Managed care for patients requiring tracheostomy management, dialysis, respiratory support, and stroke/TIA interventions.
- Assessed and maintained chest tubes and administered pain control via PCA/CADD pumps.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to promote continuity of care and optimal patient outcomes.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
United States Air Force
06.2002 - 09.2017
- Delivered high-quality nursing care to active-duty service members, veterans, and dependents in fast-paced military environments.
- Assisted with triage and stabilization during emergent and high-acuity situations.
- Administered medications, reconciled treatment plans, and provided patient and family education.
- Supported behavioral health monitoring and crisis intervention for service members.
- Conducted readiness screenings to maintain unit medical deployability.
- Trained and supervised new LVNs, medics, corpsmen, and civilian nursing staff.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing -
University of Arizona
01.2017
Bachelor of Science in Public Health - undefined
University of Arizona
01.2009
Skills
- CORE COMPETENCIES
- Acute & Progressive Care Telemetry & Cardiac Monitoring
- Perioperative Nursing / Circulator Emergency Triage & Rapid Response
- Drip Titration Advanced IV Therapy Blood Transfusion Management
- Trauma-Informed & Culturally Competent Care
- Military Medical Protocol Chain-of-Command Communication
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Leadership
- EMR Systems: Epic, Cerner, MHS GENESIS, CHCS, AHLTA
- Patient Advocacy Interdisciplinary Collaboration Clinical Teaching
Certification
- Registered Nurse – Texas License #980889 | Exp. 09/2027
- Registered Nurse – California License #95314998 | Exp. 10/2026
- ACLS & BLS Certified | Exp. 10/2026
- Air Force Officer Training School, 2017
Timeline
Med-Surg / Telemetry / Progressive Care Registered Nurse
CommonSpirit Health
04.2024 - Current
Perioperative (Circulator) Registered Nurse
HealthTrust – HCA Healthcare
11.2022 - 04.2024
Progressive Care Registered Nurse
Banner University Medical Center
01.2018 - 11.2022
Licensed Vocational Nurse
United States Air Force
06.2002 - 09.2017
Bachelor of Science in Public Health - undefined
University of Arizona
Master of Science in Nursing -
University of Arizona