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Charisma Mingus

Houston,TX

Summary

Quick-thinking Critical Care Registered Nurse with two years of experience in pediatric intensive care. Adept at providing emergency critical care and communicating effectively with interdisciplinary teams to ensure successful evidence based practices. Committed to providing and improving quality of care for the critically ill patient.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit

Texas Children's Hospital, TMC, PICU
Houston, TX
07.2022 - Current
  • Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
  • Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
  • Motivated and encouraged team members to communicate more openly and constructively with each other.
  • Performed medical treatments such as administering medications, intravenous fluids, and blood transfusions.
  • Provided direct nursing care to critically ill patients in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards of practice.
  • Administered emergency resuscitative measures when necessary according to advanced cardiac life support protocols.
  • Assisted with intubation procedures when needed using appropriate equipment and techniques.
  • Provided emotional support to families during difficult situations involving critical illness or end-of-life care decisions.
  • Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines while providing nursing interventions for critically ill patients.
  • Managed PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drug administration and titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tube management.
  • Provided direct care in surgical, cardiac and neurological critical care units.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to create, implement and adapt individualized care plans.

Registered Nurse

Texas Children's Urgent Care
Houston, TX
07.2021 - 07.2022
  • Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
  • Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
  • Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
  • Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
  • Developed educational materials for use in teaching sessions with patients or their families.
  • Evaluated competencies of preceptees through informal assessments throughout the rotation period.
  • Identified opportunities for improvement and provided constructive criticism when needed.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX
05-2024

Associate of Science - Nursing

Blinn College
Brenham, TX
05-2021

Skills

  • Ventilator management
  • Emergency Management
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Time management abilities
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Life-sustaining machines
  • Evidence-based practices
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Accomplishments

  • Founder of Positive PICU Post
  • Employee of the Quarter

Certification

- BLS

- PALS

- CCRN

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit

Texas Children's Hospital, TMC, PICU
07.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse

Texas Children's Urgent Care
07.2021 - 07.2022

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

The University of Texas At Arlington

Associate of Science - Nursing

Blinn College

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