CHELSEA MCLUSKIE
Houston
Summary
Emergency nursing leader with eighteen years of healthcare experience. Proven expertise in emergency department operations, staff engagement, education, patient throughput, and regulatory compliance. Demonstrated alignment with professional practice models, quality and safety standards, and commitment to patient-centered, evidence-based care in high-acuity environments.
Experienced with patient care in high-stress environments, particularly emergency settings. Utilizes leadership skills to coordinate and manage multidisciplinary teams efficiently. Track record of ensuring compliance with healthcare guidelines while prioritizing patient safety and care quality.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse, Emergency Department
St. Luke’s Health
Sugar Land, TX
06.2025 - Current
- Provide operational oversight for a high-volume emergency department, including patient flow, staffing assignments, and acuity management.
- Serve as liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and hospital administration to ensure safe, efficient, and patient-centered care.
- Cross-trained to provide House Supervisor coverage, supporting hospital-wide operations and escalation pathways.
- Head chair of the Emergency Department Shared Governance Committee.
- Member of the Peer Review Committee.
- Precept and mentor charge nurses and nurse residents, supporting leadership development and onboarding success.
- Respond to urgent clinical and operational issues while maintaining patient safety and regulatory compliance.
Clinical Resource Nurse
Harris Health System
Houston, TX
05.2024 - Current
- Develop and implement unit-specific and organization-wide education programs to support clinical competency and compliance.
- Facilitated orientation for 200+ newly hired staff within seven months across multiple service lines.
- Track onboarding and annual education compliance for staff across medical infirmary, specialty clinics, mental health, and dental services.
- Designed and delivered education on seclusion, de-escalation, and documentation best practices.
- Created badge buddy tools and quick-reference clinical guides to improve workflow efficiency.
- Developed RN and LVN residency curriculum with emphasis on mental health patient care.
- Collaborate with nurse managers and ancillary departments to oversee super-user programs and education remediation.
- Utilize HealthStream and SABA learning management systems to assign education and generate compliance reports.
Travel Registered Nurse, Emergency Department (Level I Trauma Center)
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
New Jersey
11.2023 - 01.2024
- Delivered direct emergency nursing care in a Level I trauma center.
- Rapidly adapted to new teams, workflows, and policies while maintaining high-quality patient care.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Houston Methodist
Houston, TX
11.2021 - 01.2024
- Provided direct care to patients presenting with complex medical and psychiatric emergencies.
- Performed rapid triage and coordinated care for EMS and walk-in patients.
- Managed IMU and ICU holds within the emergency department.
- Collaborated effectively with interdisciplinary teams in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.
Director of Clinical Operations / Director of Nursing
Hospice of North Idaho
Coeur d’Alene, ID
12.2017 - 08.2021
- Provided administrative and clinical leadership for home care and inpatient hospice services.
- Oversaw clinical operations, professional development, and regulatory compliance.
- Served as a member of the executive leadership team.
- Managed staffing, scheduling, payroll, and PTO for approximately 120 employees.
- Led service expansion projects and performance improvement initiatives.
- Designed and managed clinical trials to improve patient outcomes and staff satisfaction.
Registered Nurse, Oncology / Nephrology / Palliative Care
Kootenai Health
Coeur d’Alene, ID
09.2016 - 12.2017
- Delivered comprehensive nursing care to adult and geriatric patients.
- Provided pain and symptom management for acute and chronic conditions.
Medical Assistant
Providence Spokane Cardiology
Spokane, WA
01.2008 - 01.2014
- Provided patient education on lifestyle modification and anticoagulation management.
- Performed EKGs, obtained vitals and histories, and supported cardiac diagnostic procedures.
- Managed telephone triage, prescription refills, and chart auditing for quality compliance.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - Executive Nursing Track
Chamberlain University
01-2020
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - undefined
Chamberlain University
01-2018
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) - undefined
Spokane Community College
01-2016
Medical Assistant Program - undefined
Everest College
01-2008
Skills
- Emergency Department Operations & Throughput
- Shared Governance & Professional Practice Model
- Nurse Leadership, Coaching & Staff Engagement
- Quality, Safety, & Magnet-Aligned Practice
- Patient Flow, Bed Management & Acuity Optimization
- Evidence-Based Practice & Performance Improvement
- Regulatory Compliance (TJC, CMS)
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration & Physician Partnership
- Conflict Resolution, De-escalation & Workplace Safety
- Trauma, Critical Care & Emergency Preparedness
Certification
- BLS, ACLS, PALS
- TNCC, NIHSS
- CPI, SAMA
- TNA Nuts and Bolts of Nursing Peer Review Certificate
- 2026 Houston Chronicle Top 200 Nurses
Timeline
Charge Nurse, Emergency Department
St. Luke’s Health
06.2025 - Current
Clinical Resource Nurse
Harris Health System
05.2024 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse, Emergency Department (Level I Trauma Center)
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
11.2023 - 01.2024
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Houston Methodist
11.2021 - 01.2024
Director of Clinical Operations / Director of Nursing
Hospice of North Idaho
12.2017 - 08.2021
Registered Nurse, Oncology / Nephrology / Palliative Care
Kootenai Health
09.2016 - 12.2017
Medical Assistant
Providence Spokane Cardiology
01.2008 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - undefined
Chamberlain University
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) - undefined
Spokane Community College
Medical Assistant Program - undefined
Everest College
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - Executive Nursing Track
Chamberlain University