Beth Wilkerson
Odessa,TX
Summary
Compassionate and skilled registered nurse with experience in emergency services, surgical services, and community health nursing. Committed to teamwork and professionalism while caring for people in need.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Post-Op/Recovery Nurse-Full Time and On-Call
Medical Center Hospital
10.2022 - Current
- Caring for all ages patients in post operative setting
- Monitoring patients after surgery, treating post op pain/nausea
- Communication with anesthesiologists, CRNAs, patients, and families
Infusion Nurse/Clinic Nurse-Full Time
Texas Oncology
03.2022 - 10.2023
- Giving chemotherapy and iron treatments
- Assisted with office duties for oncologists
- Caring for cancer patients' mental/physical needs
Post-Op/Recovery Nurse-Full Time
Midland Memorial Hospital
12.2020 - 04.2022
- Caring for all ages patients in post operative setting
- Monitoring patients after surgery, treating post op pain/nausea
- Communication with anesthesiologists, CRNAs, patients, and families
- Keeping supplies stocked
- 1-9:30 shift with call
Post Op, Pre-op Education Nurse Full Time
Medical Center Hospital
09.2016 - 12.2020
- Recovery of post operative patients
- Give preoperative education to patients
- Screening for health problems prior to anesthesia
- Communication with patients, surgeons, anesthesiologists
- Communication with anesthesiologists, patients
School Nurse-Full Time
Ector County ISD
04.2015 - 08.2016
- Caring for elementary aged students with health issues, injuries
- Communicating with parents, teachers
Clinic RN-Full Time
The Life Center
05.2012 - 04.2015
- Educating young women and men involved in crisis pregnancies
- Performing limited OB ultrasound
- Educating clients and their families about pregnancy
- Education young people regarding STDs/STIs
Special Procedures (Radiology RN)-Full Time/On Call
Medical Center Hospital
02.2011 - 05.2012
- Providing sedation and monitoring for adult and pediatrics having MRIs and special procedures under fluoroscopy and CT
- Close interaction with radiologists, radiology techs, and other nurses on all floors of the hospital
Preoperative RN Back Up Charge Nurse-Full Time
Medical Center Hospital
09.2009 - 02.2011
- Giving needed medications before surgery
- Giving preoperative education to patients and family
- Informing surgical staff of any special needs/conditions for surgical patient
Emergency Room Nurse, Full Time
Medical Center Hospital
05.2008 - 09.2009
- Providing care to various age groups and various types of patients such as medical, cardiac, trauma, obstetric, gynecologic, pediatric, MHMR etc.
- Starting IVs; drawing blood; obtaining lab specimens, and other nursing skills
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX12.2021
Associate Degree - Nursing
Odessa College
Odessa, TX05.2008
Skills
- ACLS
- PALS
- BLS
- ANCC CERTIFIED MED/SURG
Timeline
Post-Op/Recovery Nurse-Full Time and On-Call
Medical Center Hospital
10.2022 - Current
Infusion Nurse/Clinic Nurse-Full Time
Texas Oncology
03.2022 - 10.2023
Post-Op/Recovery Nurse-Full Time
Midland Memorial Hospital
12.2020 - 04.2022
Post Op, Pre-op Education Nurse Full Time
Medical Center Hospital
09.2016 - 12.2020
School Nurse-Full Time
Ector County ISD
04.2015 - 08.2016
Clinic RN-Full Time
The Life Center
05.2012 - 04.2015
Special Procedures (Radiology RN)-Full Time/On Call
Medical Center Hospital
02.2011 - 05.2012
Preoperative RN Back Up Charge Nurse-Full Time
Medical Center Hospital
09.2009 - 02.2011
Emergency Room Nurse, Full Time
Medical Center Hospital
05.2008 - 09.2009
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas at Arlington
Associate Degree - Nursing
Odessa College