Austin Koch
Liberty Hill,TX
Summary
Dedicated Emergency Department Registered Nurse with focus on enhancing patient outcomes and elevating staff competencies through effective leadership.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Department Nurse - 66T
United States Army Reserve
06.2025 - Current
- Conducted thorough physical assessments on incoming patients to accurately identify potential injuries or illnesses requiring immediate attention.
- Provided critical support during emergency procedures such as intubations, central line placements, and rapid sequence inductions.
- Administered emergency care to patients during critical situations, ensuring timely and effective treatment.
Emergency Department RN
Ascension Seton Northwest Hospital
02.2024 - Current
- Administered patient care within emergency department of level IV trauma facility.
- Currently assisting with development and implementation of facility specific vertical care process
- Working to improve sepsis protocol improvements to facilitate better recognition and treatment of sepsis, leading to better patient outcomes
- Assist with trauma chart audits and facilitated educational initiatives as Trauma Lead Nurse.
- Member of Hospital Emergency Response Team
- Assist in precepting SNIs, better preparing them for success after graduation
Emergency Department RN
St. David's HealthCare
10.2021 - 01.2024
- Provide patient care in a 23 bed emergency department at a level IV trauma facility
- Perform rapid patient assessments, monitor vital signs, and notify physicians of changes in patient condition
- Document changes in patient condition, medication administration, and procedures accurately.
- Assist providers and physicians in lifesaving procedures
- Perform relief Charge Nurse duties as needed
- Precept new graduate RNs
Nursing Supervisor
Family Emergency Room
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Managed nursing duties in an eight-bed emergency department, ensuring optimal patient care.
- Coordinated scheduling for nursing and support personnel to enhance operational efficiency.
- Oversaw inventory management, ordering supplies and medications as required.
- Performed monthly chart audits alongside quality assurance performance improvement processes.
- Monitored staff competencies to ensure compliance with health standards.
ICU RN
St. David's HealthCare
10.2020 - 10.2021
- Provide patient care in a 15-bed Medical ICU
- Perform detailed patient assessments, monitor vital signs, and notify physicians of changes in patient condition
- Document changes in patient condition, medication administration, and procedures accurately.
- Assist with bedside procedures as needed
- Perform relief Charge Nurse duties as needed
Telemetry Technician
St. David's HealthCare
04.2018 - 10.2020
- Observe and interpret cardiac tracings, monitor vital signs, sepsis markers, and notify RN for early detection
- Recognize and report dysrhythmias to RN in a timely manner, and record rhythm data at regular intervals
Registrar
St. David's Georgetown Hospital
12.2016 - 10.2020
- Interview patients at workstation or at bedside to obtain all necessary account information
- Assign insurance plans accurately and research Patient Visit History to comply with the Medicare 72-hour rule
- Ensure charts are completed and accurate
- Calculate and collect patient liable amounts
Construction Superintendent
Cutsinger Custom Homes
05.2016 - 12.2016
- Schedule contractors and vendors to ensure timely completion
- Order supplies and materials
- Perform duties at multiple job sites simultaneously
- Provide quality control and communicate any problems/issues with subcontractors to be fixed
Education
Bachelor's - Nursing
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi, TX08.2020
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Austin Community College
Austin, TX01.2015
Skills
- Rapid and accurate assessment
- Ultrasound-guided IV insertion
- EHR systems proficiency
- Leadership and preceptor experience
- Quality improvement
- Problem-solving abilities
Certification
- Certified Emergency Nurse
- BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, ENPC, NIHSS
Nursing Licenses
- RN
- Expires: January 2026
- State: TX
Timeline
Emergency Department Nurse - 66T
United States Army Reserve
06.2025 - Current
Emergency Department RN
Ascension Seton Northwest Hospital
02.2024 - Current
Nursing Supervisor
Family Emergency Room
08.2022 - 04.2023
Emergency Department RN
St. David's HealthCare
10.2021 - 01.2024
ICU RN
St. David's HealthCare
10.2020 - 10.2021
Telemetry Technician
St. David's HealthCare
04.2018 - 10.2020
Registrar
St. David's Georgetown Hospital
12.2016 - 10.2020
Construction Superintendent
Cutsinger Custom Homes
05.2016 - 12.2016
Bachelor's - Nursing
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Austin Community College