Beverly J. Hellickson
Magnolia,USA
Summary
Compassionate IV Infusion Specialist providing in-home treatments and education for diverse medical needs. Conduct thorough assessments, collaborate with on-call physicians to ensure optimal care, and perform follow-ups to address client inquiries. Services available for clients aged 10 to 99 with various medical diagnoses.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Independent contractor
The IV Society
Magnolia, TX
01.2026 - Current
- Provided IV hydration services in clients' homes after physician approval.
- Delivered high-quality IV therapy services to clients, ensuring safety and comfort during treatments.
- Developed strong client relationships through effective communication and personalized care plans.
School nurse
Magnolia ISD
Magnolia, TX
08.2025 - Current
- School nurse for approximately 600 students in an elementary school setting. My role includes overseeing immunizations, administering vision and hearing screens, and managing all students and faculty non-emergent first aid. Coordinated care for students needing special services and managed daily health to keep students with chronic issues safe and healthy.
- Administered health assessments and screenings to identify student health needs.
- Developed individualized healthcare plans for students with chronic conditions.
- Collaborated with educators to promote health education initiatives within the school community.
Nurse Manager
Memorial Hermann Surgery Center
06.2013 - 07.2025
- Managed Pre-Anesthesia Testing, PreOp, and Post Anesthesia Care Unit at multi-specialty ambulatory surgery center, fostering teamwork and implementing policies ensuring a safe care environment for patients and staff. Caring for patients ranging in age from 6 months to seniors. One of the main focuses is meeting standards set by the Joint Commission and the American Surgery Center Association. Keeping in mind that we run a business and manage the cost of supplies and man hours appropriately. Upheld standards set forth by United Surgical Partners Inc., ensuring every patient and family member recognized our commitment to their health and outcomes. Ordered drugs for the facility and managed the pharmacy in accordance with state and federal laws. I have also served as the Compliance Liaison; offering support and direction for staff with any compliance issues. Interim Employee Health Nurse assisting in new employees and existing employees following policy and meeting the guidelines to keep patients and staff healthy.
- United Surgical Partners, Inc.
- Developed and executed staffing plans to ensure optimal coverage and efficiency in surgical procedures.
- Managed budgetary allocations for departmental resources, driving cost-effective strategies without compromising care standards.
- Established performance metrics to evaluate nursing staff effectiveness, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Managed budgets and controlled costs, achieving financial targets without compromising patient care quality.
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to support professional growth of nursing staff members.
Staff nurse
Memorial Hermann Hospital
The Woodlands, TX
03.2013 - 06.2014
- I functioned as a staff nurse and charge nurse on the observation unit. Coordinated care for patients needing further evaluation from outside ED, internal ED, and physician’s offices. Evaluated and assessed diverse patients presenting with respiratory issues, stroke symptoms, and chest pain. Required and trained to float to IMU. Collaborated effectively in a team environment, navigating diverse cultures and personalities.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal health outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on disease management and post-discharge care instructions.
Charge Nurse
Tomball Regional Hospital
Tomball, TX
11.2008 - 03.2013
- Charge Nurse of a 28 bed Observation Unit, and 8 direct admission beds. Coordinate and initiate care for Direct Admissions, recover IR patients, administer outpatient infusions, transfuse blood and blood products and recover post cardiac catheterization patients. Maintaining a TNCC certification while triaging patients coming in as direct admissions from physician’s offices and outpatient emergency centers. Work closely with, and assist Case Management to be appropriate with placement of patient, and advocate for patient’s rights while in the hospital using Interqual and CMS standards. Anticipated patient needs at discharge, involved patients in discharge planning, and facilitated access to necessary resources.
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure adherence to clinical protocols and patient care standards.
- Coordinated patient care plans with interdisciplinary teams to optimize treatment outcomes.
- Led training sessions for new nurses, enhancing onboarding processes and knowledge retention.
Charge nurse
Triumph Rehab Hospital
Tomball, TX
04.2008 - 11.2008
- Led care for patients with various conditions and disabilities as charge nurse of two medical surgical floors in long-term care setting. Coordinated care and acted as a case manager for patients that required physical therapy and wound care, and helped to individualize treatment of each patient. Anticipated needs of staff and patients, coordinating schedules to ensure optimal care delivery. Managed admissions from acute care settings and facilitated discharges to home or designated facilities for continued care. Work in ICU when needed; nurse patient ratio 3:1.
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care and compliance with hospital policies.
- Coordinated patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to optimize workflow efficiency.
- Conducted regular assessments of patient conditions, adjusting care plans as necessary for improved outcomes.
Vocational Nurse
Tomball Regional Hospital
Tomball, TX
01.2005 - 04.2007
- Performed vocational nurse duties on a busy medical surgical, telemetry, neuro floor.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions to ensure timely interventions.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care strategies for diverse patient populations.
Education
Masters - Nursing Administration
Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre05-2018
Associates - Applied Science
Lone Star College
Conroe, TX06-2007
Licensed Vocational Program - undefined
Tomball College
Tomball, TX12-2004
Skills
- Client relationship building
- Workload management
- Deadline adherence
- Safety compliance
- Critical thinking
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Active listening
Certification
- BLS Expiration: 05/2027
- ACLS Expiration: 05/2027
- PALS Expiration: 05/2027
Timeline
Independent contractor
The IV Society
01.2026 - Current
School nurse
Magnolia ISD
08.2025 - Current
Nurse Manager
Memorial Hermann Surgery Center
06.2013 - 07.2025
Staff nurse
Memorial Hermann Hospital
03.2013 - 06.2014
Charge Nurse
Tomball Regional Hospital
11.2008 - 03.2013
Charge nurse
Triumph Rehab Hospital
04.2008 - 11.2008
Vocational Nurse
Tomball Regional Hospital
01.2005 - 04.2007
Associates - Applied Science
Lone Star College
Licensed Vocational Program - undefined
Tomball College
Masters - Nursing Administration
Wilkes University