DORCAS MARIONYA
Houston
Summary
Motivated and academically driven nursing student enrolled in the Direct-Entry Master of Science in Nursing (DEMSN) program at Texas Lutheran University (TLU) with a strong foundation in evidence-based practice, critical thinking, and patient-centered care. Experienced in psychiatric nursing, telemetry monitoring, EKG interpretation, and infection prevention. Passionate about integrating theoretical knowledge with clinical application to improve patient outcomes in critical care settings.
Overview
2021
2021
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Microbiologist
Texas Children's Hospital
Telemetry Monitor Technician
Hicuity Health & Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center
Nursing Extern (Clinical Rotation – Critical Care Unit)
Methodist Hospital Main
- Applied critical thinking and clinical reasoning in managing acutely ill patients
- Assisted with medication administration, patient assessments, and care planning under RN supervision
- Developed proficiency in interpreting telemetry, recognizing early signs of patient deterioration, and implementing timely interventions
Psychiatric Nursing Assistant
Wellpath CCRS
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Provided behavioral and mental health support to patients in a psychiatric facility
- Assisted in crisis management and implemented therapeutic communication strategies to de-escalate situations
- Strengthened knowledge of mental health disorders, psychotropic medications, and holistic patient care
Education
Direct-Entry Master of Science in Nursing (DEMSN) -
Texas Lutheran University
Seguin, TX12.2025
Electrocardiography Monitoring Technician -
Lone Star College
Houston, TX03.2020
Master of Science in Medical Mycobacteriology -
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture And Technology
07-2011
Diploma in Community Health and Development -
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
01.2006
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Science and Technology
University of Nairobi
01.2004
Skills
- Advanced EKG Interpretation
- Critical Care Nursing
- Infectious Disease Prevention & Control
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Patient Advocacy & Holistic Care
- Interdisciplinary Teamwork
Certification
- Electrocardiography Monitoring
- SMCM (ASCP) Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Affiliations
- Member, American Nurses Association (ANA)
- Member, Texas Nurses Association (TNA)
- Member, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
Timeline
Psychiatric Nursing Assistant
Wellpath CCRS
01.2020 - 12.2020
Electrocardiography Monitoring Technician -
Lone Star College
Diploma in Community Health and Development -
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Science and Technology
University of Nairobi
Clinical Microbiologist
Texas Children's Hospital
Telemetry Monitor Technician
Hicuity Health & Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center
Nursing Extern (Clinical Rotation – Critical Care Unit)
Methodist Hospital Main
Direct-Entry Master of Science in Nursing (DEMSN) -
Texas Lutheran University
Master of Science in Medical Mycobacteriology -
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture And Technology
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