Chelsea Nokes
Houston,TX
Summary
Highly motivated and experienced perioperative nurse with a strong skillset in patient care, critical thinking, time management, and communication. Demonstrates the ability to excel in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a strong focus on team collaboration and achieving the best patient outcomes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Houston Methodist Hospital
05.2022 - Current
- PeriOp nurse on Jones AOD Pre-op and Endo-recovery departments
- Managed the pre-op and recovery of approximately 10-12 patients per day undergoing Upper endoscopy, Colonoscopy, Push enteroscopy, Endoscopic ultrasound, Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatogram (ERCP), Peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM), Percutaneous gastrostomy (PEG) placement and removal, and Endoscopic gastric sleeve
- Managed the pre-op of patients undergoing Bronchoscopy and Arteriovenous Surgeries including dialysis access placement and transposition, Varicose vein repair, Limb amputations, and temporal artery biopsies
- Assisted anesthesiologist with supraclavicular and intercostal brachial nerve blocks under moderate sedation
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Preceptor to experienced nurses.
Medication Nurse and Team Lead
DaVita Dialysis
12.2020 - 04.2022
- Medication nurse and team lead in 24-chair hemodialysis clinic
- Cared for end-stage renal disease patients with chronic and acute renal disease
- Prepared, monitored, and maintained Fresenius hemodialysis machines according to prescription set by physician
- Accessed tunneled catheters using sterile technique
- Capable of managing patient treatment, plan of care, and interventions while collaborating with interdisciplinary team
English Teacher
A-ME Kindy
02.2019 - 02.2020
- English home room teacher to a class of 12 five year-old students
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
- Improved classroom management by implementing consistent routines and clear expectations for behavior.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
Staff Nurse
Houston Methodist Hospital
06.2014 - 02.2018
- Staff nurse on F11/FHFU, a 34-bed Cardiac/Telemetry/Heart Failure Acute Care Unit
- Cared for a variety of patients with primary diagnosis including severe heart failure, A-fib with RVR, Left ventricular assisted device and transplantation workups, new placement of left ventricular assist devices, and new LVAD complications, including Heartmate I, II, III and Heartware, MI/NSTEMI, as well as pulmonary hypertension
- Capable of managing Flolan, Remodulin, Veletri, Aquapharesis and multiple cardiac drips, continuous bedside monitoring systems, 12 lead EKG, post heart catheterization and pacemaker insertion care
- Preceptor to ADN and BSN nursing students
- Preceptor to new GN and experienced nurses
Education
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston (UTMB) School of Nursing
Galveston01.2013
Associates of Arts - General Studies
San Jacinto College South Campus
Friendswood, TX01.2012
Skills
- Strong clinical judgement
- Compassionate and empathetic communication skills
- Proficient in time management and prioritization
- Patient and family-centered care and advocacy
Licensure And Certification
- Texas RN licensure, No. 852294, 10/31/25
- AMB-BC, 5/23/25
- BLS for Healthcare Providers, 09/30/26
- AHA ACLS Provider, 07/31/26
Professional Membership And Activity
- Chair, Clinical Practice Shared Governance Council at Houston Methodist Hospital at unit level
- Member, PeriOp Safety Council, house-wide
- Completed unit based project aimed at patient fall prevention, educating patients and staff about fall risks and preventing falls inpatient
- Member, American Nurses Association, 2017-present
- Member, Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society, 2013-present
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Houston Methodist Hospital
05.2022 - Current
Medication Nurse and Team Lead
DaVita Dialysis
12.2020 - 04.2022
English Teacher
A-ME Kindy
02.2019 - 02.2020
Staff Nurse
Houston Methodist Hospital
06.2014 - 02.2018
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston (UTMB) School of Nursing
Associates of Arts - General Studies
San Jacinto College South Campus
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