Becky Pinkstaff
Registered Nurse
Converse,TX
Summary
Hardworking, dedicated and compassionate NICU Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle high acuity assignments and high-stress situations. Smart and determined in giving each patients an exceptional level of care through assessments, medication administration and dedicated service and support. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Excellent track record of mentoring team members and leveraging care plan expertise to assist with treatment assessments and development.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse,NICU
Children's Hospital Of San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
08.2012 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Member of the Small Baby Team
- Member of the ECMO Team
- Charge Nurse
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards and policy and procedures for unit.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various procedures.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, chest tubes, peritoneal dialysis, and exchange transfusions.
Registered Nurse-NICU
Memorial Hermann Sugarland
Sugar Land, TX
08.2008 - 08.2012
- Communicated with family members and loved ones to provide information about patient care, treatments and medical options.
- Administered medications and fluids and checked vital signs on critically ill newborns.
- Followed policies, procedures and hospital regulations for protocol compliance and patient safety.
- Assessed, evaluated and cared for neonate and pediatric patients.
- Provided high level of quality care for each and every patient in [Number]-bed neonatal ICU unit.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Registered Nurse-NICU
Christus Santa Rosa Children's Hospital
San Antonio, TX
06.2007 - 08.2008
- Communicated with family members and loved ones to provide information about patient care, treatments and medical options.
- Administered medications and fluids and checked vital signs on critically ill newborns.
- Followed policies, procedures and hospital regulations for protocol compliance and patient safety.
- Assessed, evaluated and cared for neonate patients.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Registered Nurse
Army Residence Community
San Antonio, TX
08.2006 - 04.2007
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Army Residence Community
San Antonio, TX
11.2004 - 08.2006
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding and other daily living activities.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
St. Philip's College
San Antonio, TX 08.2002 - 11.2004
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
St. Philip's College
San Antonio, TX 01.2004 - 08.2006
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ 01.2013 - 08.2014
Skills
Patient and family advocacy
Intravenous therapy
Relationship building
Patient Assessments
Family Education
Medication Administration
Professional bedside manner
At-risk patient care
Precepting
Infant vitals monitoring
Physical assessments
Proper catheter insertion/removal
Gastrostomy buttons experience
Newborn care
Feeding pumps understanding
Critical care
Patient discharge
Breastfeeding education
Accomplishments
Shine Award- Award given by being nominated by peers in Nursing Excellence.
Certification
CPR
Timeline
CPR
08-2022
Nrp
08-2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
01.2013 - 08.2014
Registered Nurse,NICU
Children's Hospital Of San Antonio
08.2012 - Current
Registered Nurse-NICU
Memorial Hermann Sugarland
08.2008 - 08.2012
Registered Nurse-NICU
Christus Santa Rosa Children's Hospital
06.2007 - 08.2008
Registered Nurse
Army Residence Community
08.2006 - 04.2007
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Army Residence Community
11.2004 - 08.2006
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
St. Philip's College
01.2004 - 08.2006
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
St. Philip's College
08.2002 - 11.2004