Courtney Becker BSN, RN, CEN
Austin,Texas
Summary
Nationally Certified Emergency Department RN with 7 years of experience. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Works well with diverse patient populations and efficiently coordinates care with healthcare professionals to improve patient outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Registered Nurse
Austin Emergency Center
04.2024 - Current
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Established and continuously optimized unit schedules and individual work assignments.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Performed monthly QAPI Audits for patient safety, staff development, and infection control.
Registered Nurse - ER Float Pool
Seton Premier Staffing
01.2023 - 09.2024
- Facilities include Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas (Level I Trauma Center), Seton Medical Center Austin, Seton Williamson, Seton Highland Lakes, Seton Northwest, and Seton Southwest.
- Provide direct nursing care in a diverse healthcare environment in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols.
- Monitor, record and communicate patient condition as appropriate.
- Assess and coordinate patient's care needs with the healthcare team.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department - Contract
Seton Premier Staffing
04.2022 - 01.2023
- 143-bed Level II Trauma facility, 35-Bed ER, 1:4 ratio.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acuity patients needing complex care such as ventilator management and titration of vasoactive and sedation drips.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
St. David's Round Rock Medical Center
06.2018 - 04.2022
- 175-bed acute care facility, 40-bed unit, Level II Trauma Center, 1:4 nurse to patient ratio, Meditech EMR.
- Triage Nurse, Preceptor, Trauma Lead, former Trauma Committee Co-Chair, member of Unit-based Council.
- Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma center setting.
- Special skills: Ultrasound-guided peripheral IV insertion, splinting, floated to free-standing emergency departments where RN is responsible for airway management including setting up Bi-Pap, C-pap, and ventilators.
Travel Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Presbyterian Hospital
10.2021 - 02.2022
- 453-bed acute care hospital, Emergency Department averages 150 patients daily, 1:5 nurse to patient ratio, Epic EMR.
- Planned, prioritized and provided nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills to support comfort and safety of patients and families.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Clinic Registered Nurse
Austin Regional Clinic
01.2017 - 12.2018
- Started as Medical Assistant, transitioned into RN position in June 2018 once RN License was obtained.
- Floated between Family Practice, Internal Medicine, Pediatric, and Urgent Care departments.
- Encouraged health-promoting behaviors to improve patient health and reverse disease.
- Assessed health status of patients by eliciting health histories, conducting physical assessments and analyzing data to formulate plans of care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas At Tyler
Tyler, TX12-2021
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Austin Community College
Austin, TX05-2018
Skills
- Staff development
- Quality improvement
- Clinical leadership
- Compassionate care
- Patient safety
- Excellent communication
- Team collaboration
- Organizational skills
Certification
Certified Emergency Nurse
Basic Life Support
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Trauma Nursing Core Course
Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course
NIH Stroke Scale Training and Certification
Registered Nurse - Texas Board of Nursing #944987
EMR Systems
- Meditech
- Cerner
- Epic
- EPowerDocs
- T-Systems
Timeline
Lead Registered Nurse
Austin Emergency Center
04.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse - ER Float Pool
Seton Premier Staffing
01.2023 - 09.2024
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department - Contract
Seton Premier Staffing
04.2022 - 01.2023
Travel Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Presbyterian Hospital
10.2021 - 02.2022
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
St. David's Round Rock Medical Center
06.2018 - 04.2022
Clinic Registered Nurse
Austin Regional Clinic
01.2017 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas At Tyler
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Austin Community College
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