DEIRDRE NIXON
Texarkana,TX
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Diligent nursing professional with demonstrated success in emergency patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel ER Registered Nurse
NurseDash
11.2023 - Current
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop comprehensive treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies, empowering them to make informed decisions about their health.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
RN Case Manager
Medical City Dallas Hospital
03.2023 - Current
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates through effective case management and patient education on self-care techniques.
- Served as a key liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers, fostering open communication and trust among all parties involved in the care process.
- Educated patients and families on available community resources, facilitating access to necessary support services.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Streamlined discharge planning processes, ensuring a smoother transition for patients back to their homes or other facilities.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Developed and modified patient care plans and assisted interdisciplinary team in identifying client needs and goals to determine priorities of care.
- Managed support services and fostered communication among social workers, therapists, hospital staff, and patients.
Travel ER Registered Nurse
Gifted Healthcare
06.2023 - 11.2023
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, ensuring a safe environment for patients and colleagues alike.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Prevented complications in critical situations by promptly recognizing symptoms and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Elevated patient trust by establishing strong rapport and effectively addressing concerns related to their care plans or overall health status.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Triage Nurse
Health Help
04.2022 - 01.2023
- Educated patients on self-care strategies and preventative measures to minimize future health complications.
- Counseled patients via telephone according to established guidelines and protocols, advising on provider-established plans of care.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current with industry best practices and enhance professional growth as a Telephone Triage Registered Nurse.
- Upheld operational excellence within the triage team by actively participating in ongoing performance reviews and process improvement initiatives.
- Reduced emergency room visits by effectively assessing and prioritizing patient needs over the phone.
- Ensured compliance with established clinical guidelines during telephonic assessments, promoting best practice standards throughout the organization.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Streamlined workflow processes by utilizing electronic medical record systems proficiently during telephone assessments.
Travel ER Registered Nurse
AHS Staffing
12.2020 - 01.2022
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, ensuring a safe environment for patients and colleagues alike.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Prevented complications in critical situations by promptly recognizing symptoms and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Elevated patient trust by establishing strong rapport and effectively addressing concerns related to their care plans or overall health status.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Education
Master of Science - Forensic Nursing
Aspen University
Phoenix, AZ06.2025
Bachelor of Science - Child Development
Texas Woman's University
12.2009
Associate of Science - Nursing
Texarkana College
Texarkana, TX12.2019
Associate of Applied Science - General Studies
Texarkana College
Texarkana, TX 05.2006
Vocational Nursing - Nursing
Texarkana College
Texarkana, TX12.2015
Skills
- Discharge Planning
- STI prevention counseling
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Triage and Assessment
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Critical Care Nursing
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC)
- At-risk patient care
- Mandated reporting
- Forensic interview techniques
Timeline
Travel ER Registered Nurse
NurseDash
11.2023 - Current
Travel ER Registered Nurse
Gifted Healthcare
06.2023 - 11.2023
RN Case Manager
Medical City Dallas Hospital
03.2023 - Current
Triage Nurse
Health Help
04.2022 - 01.2023
Travel ER Registered Nurse
AHS Staffing
12.2020 - 01.2022
Master of Science - Forensic Nursing
Aspen University
Bachelor of Science - Child Development
Texas Woman's University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Texarkana College
Associate of Applied Science - General Studies
Texarkana College
Vocational Nursing - Nursing
Texarkana College
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