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Debra Bolinger

Summary


Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Substitute Teacher

Conroe ISD
12.2024 - Current
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Choose jobs that worked with Health Occupations students at both the Junior and High School level.
  • Experience with working with special need students at the High School and post High School level.

Substitute Teacher/Registered Nurse

Friendswood ISD
08.2020 - 05.2024


  • Hired as a long term Substitute Nurse to help set up and maintain the schools health clinic at the elementary level.
  • Tracked and monitored and looked for trends with classrooms for COVID-19 student cases within the school and gave weekly reports to the main principals using an Excel program.
  • Gained experience working as a nurse at the elementary and high scool level using the five step nursing process of Assessment, Diagnoses, Planning, Implementation and Evaluation for each student and staff member depending on the health need.
  • Worked daily with student's and staff who had diabetics, asthma, and other medical needs including administering medication.
  • Experience with elementary students for testing hearing and vision screenings.
  • Looked for opportunities on when to give teaching on health related topics as needed for student's and staff.


  • As a Substitute teacher was asked to work as a long term staff member working in the math and science department helping with high school students with learning challenges.
  • Have experience working with children from the pre-school threw the post-high school grade level who were in the special needs population.
  • Have been a requested teacher in the Health Occupations program at the high school level and been involved in the high school HOSA program with its states testing of students.
  • Assisted in high school AP testing.


Registered Nurse

Dr. Hung
08.1999 - 04.2003
  • Assisted in surgical procedures with the doctor and other staff while maintaining strict aseptic technique for the patient.
  • Continually updated knowledge on best practices in nursing care through ongoing professional development opportunities.
  • Streamlined communication among surgical team members, facilitating efficient flow of information during critical moments in surgery.
  • Prepared equipment and supplies necessary for each surgical procedure, ensuring availability when needed by surgeons.
  • Collected, labeled, and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
  • Provided instruction to patients and family members before and after surgical procedures.
  • Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
  • Performed pre-operative assessments to prepare patients for surgery.
  • Assessed patients after the doctor's normal hours by phone and in person when they had concerns regarding their post-op surgery. Assessment findings were reported to the surgeon and treated as per the surgeon ordered.

Registered Nurse/Medical Surgical

Hoag Hospital Newport Beach
09.2000 - 03.2001
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult medical situations, fostering trust and rapport.
  • Reduced hospital readmissions through effective patient education on self-care and follow-up appointments.
  • Administered medications safely and accurately, adhering to strict protocols and guidelines.
  • Closely monitored post-operative patients for complications or unusual symptoms.
  • Performed accurate assessments of patients'' conditions and communicated updates to physicians promptly.
  • Evaluated patients'' understanding of discharge instructions before they left the hospital premises.
  • Advocated for patients'' needs effectively with healthcare providers, resulting in improved care plans tailored to individual requirements.
  • Managed caseload of 6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
  • Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
  • Prevented adverse events by meticulously following infection control practices in all aspects of patient care.

Education

Associate of Arts - Nursing

Lone Star College
Houston, TX
05-1996

Associate of Science - Nursing

Lone Star College
Houston, TX
05-1998

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Houston
Clear Lake, TX
05-2024

Skills

  • CPR
  • Vision and Hearing Certified
  • Texas Risk Assessment for Type 2 Diabetes in Children

Timeline

Substitute Teacher

Conroe ISD
12.2024 - Current

Substitute Teacher/Registered Nurse

Friendswood ISD
08.2020 - 05.2024

Registered Nurse/Medical Surgical

Hoag Hospital Newport Beach
09.2000 - 03.2001

Registered Nurse

Dr. Hung
08.1999 - 04.2003

Associate of Arts - Nursing

Lone Star College

Associate of Science - Nursing

Lone Star College

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Houston

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