Chelsea McCain Austin
Midland,TX
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Texas Health Fort Worth, excelling in critical thinking and care coordination. Proven track record in enhancing patient outcomes through effective training and mentoring of staff. Skilled in accurate documentation and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, ensuring compliance and optimal care delivery in high-pressure environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
Texas Health Resources Fort Worth
01.2024 - 05.2025
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Nursing Supervisor
Texas Health Resources Fort Worth
02.2023 - 12.2023
- Promoted interdisciplinary collaboration by fostering strong relationships with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
- Mentored new nursing staff members to promote adherence to established best practices and foster professional growth.
- Contributed to positive team dynamics as an approachable supervisor who actively listened to concerns from both patients and nurses.
- Managed staffing needs efficiently by creating flexible schedules that maximized coverage during peak times without exceeding budget constraints.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards through regular audits of documentation, policies, and procedures.
Charge Nurse
Texas Health Resources Fort Worth
07.2021 - 02.2023
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking and administration.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
Registered Nurse Cardiac Telemetry
Texas Health Resources Fort Worth
07.2015 - 07.2021
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently monitoring cardiac telemetry and promptly responding to critical changes.
- Ensured optimal clinical outcomes for cardiac patients through timely identification of potential complications and prompt intervention.
- Provided comprehensive cardiac education to patients and families, empowering them in self-care management postdischarge.
- Demonstrated expertise in various cardiac procedures such as EKG interpretation, defibrillation, cardioversion, and administration of emergency medications.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by providing compassionate, holistic care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Lubbock, TX05.2018
Associate Degree In Nursing -
Weatherford College
Weatherford, TX05.2015
Tarrant County College District
Fort Worth, TXTarleton State University
Stephenville, TXSkills
- Critical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Accurate Documentation
- Care Coordination
- Student Precepting
- Staff Assignments
- Training and Development
- Staff Mentoring
- Nursing Team Oversight
- Shared Governance
Accomplishments
Graduated Summa Cum Laude from Texas Tech University Health Science Center
Unit Based Council Chair for 2021 and 2022
Former member of the Professional Governance Council
Former member of the Code Blue Committee
Affiliations
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
Certification
Progressive Critical Care Nurse (PCCN)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
Texas Health Resources Fort Worth
01.2024 - 05.2025
Nursing Supervisor
Texas Health Resources Fort Worth
02.2023 - 12.2023
Charge Nurse
Texas Health Resources Fort Worth
07.2021 - 02.2023
Registered Nurse Cardiac Telemetry
Texas Health Resources Fort Worth
07.2015 - 07.2021
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Associate Degree In Nursing -
Weatherford College
Tarrant County College District
Tarleton State University