Debra Tamara Huley
Plantation,FL
Summary
Experienced with critical patient care and emergency response in high-pressure environments. Utilizes patient assessment and monitoring to deliver optimal care. Knowledge of advanced life support and acute care protocols.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
HCA Northwest Medical Center
Margate, FL
04.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care outcomes.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management, treatment options, and preventive measures.
- Assisted in performing diagnostic tests and interpreting results for informed clinical decisions.
Stroke Clinician
Baptist Medical Center
Boca Raton, FL
08.2024 - 04.2025
- Assessed NIH Stroke scale with ER physician to determine plan of care.
- Delivered evidence-based interventions to enhance patient outcomes and satisfaction.
PACU Nurse
HCA WOODMONT
Tamarac, FL
06.2023 - 08.2024
- Monitored patient vital signs and conditions post-anesthesia to ensure safe recovery.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to facilitate smooth transitions between operating room and PACU.
- Educated patients and families on recovery processes, enhancing understanding of postoperative care.
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Holy Cross
Fort Lauderdale, FL
09.2022 - 02.2023
- Administered anesthesia and monitored patients' vital signs during surgical procedures.
- Collaborated with surgeons and surgical teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Assisted in preparing operating rooms, ensuring all necessary instruments and supplies were sterile and available.
- Provided pre-operative and post-operative patient education regarding procedures and recovery plans.
Interventional Radiology Nurse
Baptist Medical Center
Boca Raton, FL
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Assisted in the preparation of patients for radiological interventions, ensuring compliance with safety protocol.
- Educated patients and families on procedural processes, enhancing understanding and reducing anxiety levels.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Broward Health Medical Center
Fort Lauderdale, FL
08.2020 - 01.2022
- Monitored and assessed patient vital signs in high-acuity environment.
- Trained new nursing staff on ICU protocols and emergency response procedures.
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
Registered Nurse Stroke ICU
Baptist Medical Center
Boca Raton, FL
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Caring for patients requiring neurological interventions including EVD monitoring, post craniotomy, and acute stroke management.
Medical ICU Registered Nurse
Broward Health
Fort Lauderdale, FL
07.2009 - 08.2019
- Administered critical care treatments and medications to stabilize patients in Medical ICU.
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Broward Health North Medical Center
Fort Lauderdale, FL
01.2006 - 07.2008
- Developed workflow improvements that increased efficiency in surgical preparation and turnover times.
- Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FL08-2004
Skills
- Hemodynamics monitorin
- Neurological monitoring
- Charge Nurse
- ACLS, NIHSS, BLS, AND PALS
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
HCA Northwest Medical Center
04.2025 - Current
Stroke Clinician
Baptist Medical Center
08.2024 - 04.2025
PACU Nurse
HCA WOODMONT
06.2023 - 08.2024
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Holy Cross
09.2022 - 02.2023
Interventional Radiology Nurse
Baptist Medical Center
01.2022 - 08.2022
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Broward Health Medical Center
08.2020 - 01.2022
Registered Nurse Stroke ICU
Baptist Medical Center
08.2019 - 08.2020
Medical ICU Registered Nurse
Broward Health
07.2009 - 08.2019
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Broward Health North Medical Center
01.2006 - 07.2008
Associate of Science - Nursing
Broward College