Charlotte Driver
Willis,TX
Summary
Dedicated registered nurse with extensive experience in delivering high-quality patient care across various units. Possesses over 12 years as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), showcasing exceptional medical assessment skills and a commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration. Skilled in rapidly assessing patient conditions and developing immediate care plans. Strengths include effective communication, teamwork, and the ability to stay calm under pressure. Proven leadership capabilities in uniting nursing teams to achieve patient care goals and enhance satisfaction, while continuously driving innovation to improve outcomes.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Memorial Hermann
The Woodlands, TX
11.2021 - Current
- Acts as a patient advocate and implements total patient care through the team nursing process.
- Educates patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
- Ensures compliance with regulatory agencies, such as The Joint Commission and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
- Maintains strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws, and prevent information breaches.
- Adheres to infection control procedures to facilitate a safe, clean patient environment.
- Participates in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Assesses patient needs, prioritizes treatment, maintains patient flows, and assists physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Demonstrates the ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively, within a team environment.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
- Collaborates with a team of physicians to develop individualized plans of care for each infant.
- Participates in daily rounds to discuss changes in patient status, or treatment plans.
- Facilitates communication between family members and healthcare providers regarding patient progress.
- Maintains updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Demonstrates strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently, and effectively.
Registered Nurse
Texas Children's Hospital
The Woodlands, TX
08.2019 - 11.2021
- Managed respiratory equipment such as ventilators and CPAP and BiPAP machines for critically ill neonates.
- Kept track of patients' changing pain levels and proactively worked to minimize excess pain or discomfort.
- Observed and documented changes in patient's conditions including vital signs, behavior, and physical assessments.
- Provided education and support to families with newborns requiring intensive care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families facing difficult decisions regarding their baby's condition.
- Responded quickly and effectively to any emergency situation that may arise within the unit.
Respiratory Therapist
Texas Children's Hospital
Houston, TX
01.2011 - 08.2019
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
- Provided emergency care when required including performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Inspected and cleaned respiratory therapy equipment to maintain functionality.
- Followed established guidelines to compliantly deliver services.
- Administered medication and ventilatory support.
- Provided artificial respiration, external cardiac massage and assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Adhered to standards of excellence for respiratory care and diagnostic services.
- Monitored patient progress to determine effectiveness of treatments and made necessary adjustments.
- Reviewed current literature related to respiratory disorders and treatments in order to update clinical skillset.
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Nursing
University of Texas Arlington
10.2021
Associates of Science - Nursing
Lonestar Community College
05.2019
Skills
- Serves as Charge Nurse
- Preceptor to Graduate Nurses and New Hires
- Lab result interpretation
- Medical assessment
- Ventilator support
- IV management
- Attend all high risk deliveries
Certification
- S.T.A.B.L.E
- NRP
- BLS
- PALS
- RNC-NIC
Accomplishments
- Safety Hero
- Nursing Excellence nomination
- PNAP
- Certified Registered Nurse - Neonatal Intensive Care
Affiliations
- TCAB
- Epic Super User
- Helped implement a bathing protocol
- Changed inline suction protocol
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Memorial Hermann
11.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Texas Children's Hospital
08.2019 - 11.2021
Respiratory Therapist
Texas Children's Hospital
01.2011 - 08.2019
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Nursing
University of Texas Arlington
Associates of Science - Nursing
Lonestar Community College
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