Debra Beteg
Houston,TX
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with distinguished understanding of hospital functions. Skilled at developing comprehensive post-treatment plans with patients and doctors for quality healthcare. Committed to patient education and advocacy.
Overview
46
46
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Texas Children Hospital
Houston, TX
03.2018 - Current
- Provided patient care and education to patients and their families with acute and chronic illnesses in the pre-operative and post-operative environment.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services. COVID coordinator for Department of Surgery and Peri operative Department. Managed COVID Triage Hot line and COViD Emergency Response Team.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times. Coordinator for Hospital Optional Proximal Stay Program.
- Developed educational materials for use in teaching sessions with patients or their families.
- CPN certified. Preparing for CPEN certification
- BLS, ACLS, PALS. Certified
Registered Nurse
National Children's Hospital
Washington , DC
09.2011 - 07.2017
- Pre-operative and post operative surgical and anesthesia care for the acute and chronically ill pediatric patient.
Registered Nurse
National Naval Medical Center
Bethesda, Maryland
01.1988 - 03.2011
- Provided care to adult and pediatric patients in the medical and surgical intensive care unit. Provided nursing care to members of Congress, Senate, Presidential appointees, active duty personnel involved in Iraqi and Afganistan.
Registered Nurse
Georgetown University
Washington , DC
09.1993 - 12.2009
- Provided nursing care to adults in the medical and surgical intensive care unit
Head Nurse
Parkland Memorial Hospital
Dallas , TX
09.1978 - 11.1988
- Head Nurse for Pediatric Trauma Unit. Assistant Head Nurse for Adult Surgical and Trauma unit
Registered Nurse. Flight Nurse
Alpha Aviation
Dallas , TX
09.1978 - 11.1988
- Air transport in fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft of critically ill patients and their loved ones throughout Mexico and the United States.
Education
Master of Science - Human Resources And Business
Abilene Christian University
Abilene, TX05-1988
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Woman's University
Denton, TX05-1977
Skills
Thoughout nursing career, I have provide expert nursing care compassionately to all ages of the life span in a variety of settings I have fostered growth within dynamic teams and have successfully led several large projects to a success
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Texas Children Hospital
03.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse
National Children's Hospital
09.2011 - 07.2017
Registered Nurse
Georgetown University
09.1993 - 12.2009
Registered Nurse
National Naval Medical Center
01.1988 - 03.2011
Head Nurse
Parkland Memorial Hospital
09.1978 - 11.1988
Registered Nurse. Flight Nurse
Alpha Aviation
09.1978 - 11.1988
Master of Science - Human Resources And Business
Abilene Christian University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Woman's University
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