DAVID TALBERT
Medical City North Hills
Waco,TX
27
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Emergency department nursing leader with approximately 26 years of healthcare experience, 21 years as a registered nurse, and 18 years in emergency nursing. Currently serving as Interim Emergency Department Manager for a 26-bed emergency department at Medical City North Hills, providing operational leadership for 78 staff. Experienced in staffing and scheduling, hiring and interviewing, employee evaluations, coaching and performance management, productivity and overtime, patient flow, and emergency department performance metrics. Brings extensive Level II trauma, charge nursing, hospital supervision, and clinical operations experience with a strong focus on safe, efficient patient care and team readiness.
Work History
Interim Emergency Department Manager
1 Month- Provide day-to-day operational leadership for a 26-bed Emergency Department and oversee a team of 78 staff members.
- Direct staffing and scheduling to maintain appropriate coverage, support patient flow, and meet operational needs.
- Lead recruitment activities including interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and workforce development.
- Conduct employee evaluations and provide ongoing coaching, performance feedback, and disciplinary action when indicated.
- Monitor department productivity and overtime, using staffing and operational resources to support efficient department performance.
- Track and respond to key Emergency Department performance metrics, including door-to-provider time, length of stay, left-without-being-seen (LWBS), and patient satisfaction.
- Collaborate with clinical and hospital leadership to identify operational needs, address barriers to patient flow, and support safe, high-quality emergency care.
- Provide clinical and operational leadership in a fast-paced emergency environment while supporting staff accountability, engagement, and readiness.
Clinical Nurse Coordinator
3 Years- Coordinated daily operations and personnel for a 64-bed Level II Trauma Center Emergency Department.
- Prepared staffing assignments, coordinated patient care, resolved operational issues, and rounded on patients.
- Served as a clinical resource nurse and supported safe, efficient workflow across the department.
- Precepted new employees, participated in candidate interviews, coordinated training, and maintained assigned staff credentialing.
- Supported charge-level leadership and interdisciplinary communication in a high-acuity emergency environment.
Contract Nurse
1 Year 10 Months- Completed travel assignments in Emergency Departments of varying sizes and locations, providing direct emergency nursing care and relief charge leadership.
- Adapted quickly to changing clinical environments, staffing needs, workflows, and facility procedures.
Contract Nurse
4 Years 8 Months- Completed 8- to 13-week Emergency Department contracts throughout Texas as a staff nurse and relief charge nurse.
- Supported patient care, unit coverage, and emergency department operations across diverse clinical settings.
RN Staff Nurse, PRN
3 Years 8 Months- Provided PRN nursing care across all shifts in a 14-bed Emergency Department.
- Served as relief charge nurse and hospital house supervisor, supporting patient flow, clinical decision-making, and hospital-wide operations.
Per Diem Nurse
10 Years- Provided per diem nursing coverage across medical-surgical, intensive care, and emergency units.
- Served as relief charge nurse and adapted to varied clinical settings and staffing demands.
Staff Nurse
5 Years- Advanced from patient care technician to LVN and RN while working on a neurorehabilitation unit.
- Provided comprehensive care for patients with spinal cord injuries, cerebrovascular accidents, and closed head injuries.
Education
Associate Degree - Nursing
Skills
Emergency Department Operations
Staff Leadership & Development
Staffing & Scheduling
Hiring & Interviewing
Employee Coaching & Performance Management
Patient Flow & Throughput
Productivity & Overtime Management
ED Performance Metrics
Patient Satisfaction
Quality & Safety
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Trauma & Emergency Care
Certification
Registered Nurse, Texas | Licensed 2005–Present, American Heart Association: BLS, ACLS, PALS | TNCC | ENPC | NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
Personal Information
Title: EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT LEADER | INTERIM ED MANAGER | EMERGENCY & TRAUMA OPERATIONS
Timeline
Interim Emergency Department Manager
Medical City North Hills
09.2026 - CurrentRead More
Clinical Nurse Coordinator
Medical City Arlington
11.2018 - 11.2021Read More
Contract Nurse
AHS Staffing / Advance Med
12.2016 - 10.2018Read More
RN Staff Nurse, PRN
Navarro Regional Hospital
11.2012 - 07.2016Read More
Contract Nurse
Medical Staffing Network
03.2012 - 11.2016Read More
Per Diem Nurse
Elite Nursing Services
11.2002 - 11.2012Read More
Staff Nurse
St. David’s Hospital
01.2000 - 01.2005Read More
McLennan Community College
Associate Degree from Nursing
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