Courtney Charles
Livingston,TX
Summary
Dedicated cardiac intermediate care who prioritizes providing high quality care to each patient. Known for sharp decision making, keen critical thinking, great team player and ability to respond calmly during emergent situations. I am eager to purse a new opportunity within my nursing career and to further my skills and knowledge.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, IMU- RN II
CHI St Luke's The Woodlands Hospital
02.2021 - Current
- Provided intermediate-level care on a 30-bed unit that focused primarily on cardiac care, interventions, and post-coronary artery bypass surgeries.
- With the IMU unit being an open unit, I have been given the opportunity to provide acute care to a diverse population of patients who need closer monitoring or more frequent interventions.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses diligently.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Responded calmly and quickly to emergency situations.
- Provided continuous support to staff on the unit as a charge RN by handling conflict, overseeing patient care and ensuring the unit was operating smoothly during our shift.
- Member of the unit based council as well as night shift committee.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, Texas, TX12-2020
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient assessments
- Strong clinical judgment
- Charge RN
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient education and counseling
- Compassion and empathy
- Professional bedside manner
Certification
- Current Registered Nursing License
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular life support (ACLS) certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse, IMU- RN II
CHI St Luke's The Woodlands Hospital
02.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Sam Houston State University