Barbara Bahr
Conroe,TX
Summary
Compassionate and hardworking Registered Nurse that performs well in high intensity and stressful situations while applying critical thinking and problem solving skills. Known as a passionate leader who precepts new nurses, advocates for patients, and goes out of her way for others. Experienced at working with sedated patients and fostering them back to baseline. Known for recognizing changes in patient status, quickly taking action, and notifying appropriate team members of changes. Has been nominated for multiple "good catches" at LBJ's Emergency Center by management.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Center
LBJ Hospital
Houston, TX
06.2022 - Current
- Continued working in an emergency setting and growing as a critical care RN in Texas's busiest level III trauma center
- Precepting both new graduate nurses and experienced nurses for months at a time.
- Worked with ICU patients
- Aided in quality management, which meant reviewing charts and helping RNs correct documentation.
- Became proficient in both EMS triage and waiting room triage.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest
Houston, TX
03.2021 - 06.2022
- Assessed patient condition immediately upon arrival, checking vital signs, reviewing EMT reports, and determining initial prioritization.
- Evaluated intensive care patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Worked as a part of a skilled trauma team at a level 2 trauma center.
- Provided care to stroke, STEMI, and NSTEMI patients
- Aided in RSI intubations, moderate sedations, and in discharge planning post-sedation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA12.2020
HCA Nurse Residency Program
HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest
Houston, TX03.2022
Skills
- Ultrasound IV certified
- RSI Intubations & Moderate sedations
- Monitoring sedated patients/Airway management
- EMS triage & ER lobby triage
- Critical thinking
- Emergency response
- Pain management & titratable drips
- Discharge planning
Certification
- RN Multistate License (License Number: 1027339)
- TNCC - Trauma Nurse Core Course (expires 03/31/2029)
- BLS - Basic Life Support Certification (expires 01/31/2027)
- ACLS - Advanced Life Support (expires 02/28/2027)
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support (expires 02/28/2027)
- SAMA - Satori Alternatives to Managing Aggression
- NIHSS - NIH Stroke Scale Training & Certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Center
LBJ Hospital
06.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest
03.2021 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Liberty University
HCA Nurse Residency Program
HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest
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