Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Other work experience
Affiliations
Certification
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Barry Sieber

Tomball,TX

Summary

To obtain a position as a registered nurse.

TX Board of Nursing RN license number: 952754

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

PRN Registered Nurse

Advanced Diagnostics - River Oaks Medical Center
Houston, TX
06.2023 - Current
  • Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
  • Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
  • Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
  • Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
  • Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
  • Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
  • Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.

Ambulatory Registered Nurse

Harris Health
Houston, TX
05.2023 - Current
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
  • Coordinated follow-up visits with primary care providers or specialists as needed.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members including physicians, social workers, case managers, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
  • Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
  • Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.

Travel Nurse, Ortho/Neuro/Surgical Registered Nurse

Monument Health
Rapid City, SD
06.2022 - 11.2022
  • Informed patients, family members and caregivers of physician instructions for post-operative at-home care.
  • Learned and developed unique skills, specialties and practices based on site and patient needs.
  • Monitored, assessed, planned, planned and implemented care to stroke alert patients and other neurological conditions as well as those needing post-trauma orthotic interactions
  • 32 bed unit. Epic charting system. 1:4 nurse to patient ratio

Travel Nurse, Step Down Unit

BJC Healthcare - Christian Hospital
St Louis, MO
02.2022 - 05.2022
  • Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
  • Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
  • Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
  • 36 bed unit. Epic charting system, 1:3 nurse to patient ratio

Travel Nurse, Telemetry/PCU

CPMC Sutter Health - Mission Bernal
San Francisco, CA
08.2021 - 11.2021
  • Operated and maintained telemetry equipment with focus on safety and proper functionality.
  • Analyzed cardiac rhythms and reported results to nursing staff or physicians.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary personnel to create, implement and manage patient care plans suiting individual needs and preferences.
  • Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
  • Utilized EPIC EMR to document all patient interventions, such as evaluations, care plans and observations.
  • Updated patient charts to reflect changes to care plans, interventions and observations.
  • Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
  • Imparted medical, operational and patient care knowledge to junior nurses, supporting personal growth and enhancing professional development.
  • Monitored patients' blood pressure and heart rates before, during and after procedures.
  • Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
  • 32 bed unit. Epic charting system, 1:4 nurse:patient ratio

Travel Nurse - Progressive Care

Banner Casa Grande Medical Center
Casa Grande, AZ
01.2021 - 04.2022
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary personnel to create, implement and manage patient care plans suiting individual needs and preferences.
  • Utilized Cerner EMR to document all patient interventions, such as evaluations, care plans and observations.
  • Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
  • Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
  • Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
  • Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
  • Utilized Cerner EMR to document all patient interventions, such as evaluations, care plans and observations.
  • 36 bed unit, Cerner charting system, 1:4 nurse to patient ratio

Heart & Lung Transplant Stepdown Nurse (RN II)

CHI Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center
Houston, TX
03.2020 - 09.2021
  • Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions post surgery.
  • Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
  • Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
  • Addressed unit staff concerns, including staffing ratios, resource management, allocation of responsibilities and optimized workload management.
  • Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
  • Assisted patients in learning operations to successfully maintain their Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) post-surgery implantation.
  • Helped patients reduce cardiovascular risk by advising on improvements to diet, activity levels and other factors impacting disease risk.
  • Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
  • Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions.
  • Conducted research on medications, treatments and procedures to prevent or control disease.
  • Tested pulmonary and cardiovascular systems with physical and laboratory assessments.
  • Completed minimally-invasive surgical procedures under office conditions and advanced procedures when warranted by patients' symptoms.
  • Interpreted patient data, medical histories and diagnostic testing to diagnose medical conditions.
  • Used cardiac catheterization and other invasive procedures to diagnose and treat cardiovascular conditions.
  • 32 bed unit. Epic chatting system. 1:4 or 1:5 nurse to patient ratio.
  • Charge RN - PRN COVID floor charge nurse.

Progressive Care Unit Nurse (RNI)

HCA Healthcare Tomball
Tomball, TX
10.2018 - 03.2020
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  • Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
  • Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
  • Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including creating and improving medical protocols and guidelines.
  • Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
  • Ordered stock of medications and supplies to maintain adequate medical inventory.
  • Collaborated with physical and occupational therapists and physicians to develop exercise plans tailored to patient's specific needs.
  • Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
  • UMeditechMeditech EMR to document all patient interventions, such as evaluations, care plans and observations.
  • 32 beMeditechMeditech charting system. 1:5 nurse:patient ratio

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

The University of Texas Health Science Center At Houston
Houston, TX
08.2018

Bachelor of Science - Biology/Chemistry

Minnesota State University

Skills

  • Assessment of patient
  • Nursing diagnosis
  • Planning patient care
  • Implementing patient plan for care
  • Evaluating patient interventions
  • Medication administration
  • Obtaining blood samples for lab assessment
  • Intramuscular and subcutaneous injection
  • Ostomy care
  • Feeding tube care
  • Wound care
  • Starting and maintaining IV's
  • Assisting in Foley catheter placement
  • Bandage and wound packing

Other work experience

1988-2016     Advanced Placement chemistry teacher at a public magnet academy, science department chair, and administrator for various school districts in Texas.

2008 - 2016 Science Department Chair 

3004 - 2005 - Assistant Principal - The Woodlands High School

Affiliations

  • 2015-2016 Houston area science teacher of the year. Given by Exxon-Mobil for having the most students place in the regional science and engineering competition.
  • 2014-2015 Teacher of the Year, Conroe ISD

Certification

  • 2024 Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association
  • 2024 Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association
  • NIH Stroke Certification

Timeline

PRN Registered Nurse

Advanced Diagnostics - River Oaks Medical Center
06.2023 - Current

Ambulatory Registered Nurse

Harris Health
05.2023 - Current

Travel Nurse, Ortho/Neuro/Surgical Registered Nurse

Monument Health
06.2022 - 11.2022

Travel Nurse, Step Down Unit

BJC Healthcare - Christian Hospital
02.2022 - 05.2022

Travel Nurse, Telemetry/PCU

CPMC Sutter Health - Mission Bernal
08.2021 - 11.2021

Travel Nurse - Progressive Care

Banner Casa Grande Medical Center
01.2021 - 04.2022

Heart & Lung Transplant Stepdown Nurse (RN II)

CHI Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center
03.2020 - 09.2021

Progressive Care Unit Nurse (RNI)

HCA Healthcare Tomball
10.2018 - 03.2020

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

The University of Texas Health Science Center At Houston

Bachelor of Science - Biology/Chemistry

Minnesota State University
Barry Sieber