Angie Houston, BSN, RN
Round Rock,TX
Summary
Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in the Orthopedic and Neurosciences units and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
St. David's Medical Center
09.2023 - Current
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Certified Lymphedema Therapist
St. David's Round Rock Medical Center
03.2018 - 09.2023
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant
St. David's Round Rock Medical Center
03.2005 - 09.2023
- Provided specialized services in wound care, for the last 25 years to include sharp debridement, enzymatic debridement, VAC therapy, lymphedema therapy, and advanced dressing selection.
- Assisted patients with physical therapy needs for a variety of diagnoses including orthopedic, neurologic, trauma, surgical, general medical, lymphatic disorders, and wound care.
- Identified presence of wound infections and initiated wound cultures.
- Effectively communicated and collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to provide the best care for patients.
- Implemented new techniques and products into practice based on evidenced based findings.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress notes and treatment plans.
- Communicated with physicians to provide updates on patient care.
- Adapted exercises to suit varied ages and abilities for personalized patient care.
- Improved patient mobility using passive and active therapeutic exercises.
- Maintained care continuity through multidisciplinary teamwork and collaboration.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Louisville, KY12-2024
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Austin Community College
Austin, TX08.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
Odessa College
Odessa, TX05.1996
Skills
- Excellent physician relations
- Excellent customer service
- Patient follow up
- Precepting
- Nursing staff leadership
- Discharge coordination
- Professional bedside manner
- Team coordination
- Patient satisfaction and process improvement
- Relationship building
- Patient education and counseling
- Managing deadlines
- Patient discharging
- Magnet Champion
- Relief CNC
Timeline
Registered Nurse
St. David's Medical Center
09.2023 - Current
Certified Lymphedema Therapist
St. David's Round Rock Medical Center
03.2018 - 09.2023
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant
St. David's Round Rock Medical Center
03.2005 - 09.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
Odessa College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Austin Community College
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