Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Community Engagement And Leadership Opportunities
Certifications And Additional Training
Related Clinical Experience
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Faith Norman

Dallas,TX

Summary

Professional [Job Title] with [Number] years of experience in medical field. Calm demeanor, efficient problem-solving approach and work ethic. Strong patient advocate with excellent communication skills. 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.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Surgical Services Registered Nurse

University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
07.2019 - Current
  • Enhanced surgical team performance by effectively communicating with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and other healthcare professionals.
  • Promoted patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care during pre-and post-operative visits.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients undergoing surgery.
  • Streamlined the surgical process by coordinating with ancillary departments such as pharmacy, radiology, laboratory services, and medical records.
  • Contributed to professional development initiatives among colleagues by sharing knowledge and experiences related to surgical nursing practices.
  • Optimized resource utilization within the department by efficient scheduling of surgeries according to clinical priorities and staff availability.
  • Assisted in reducing costs associated with operating room supplies by regularly auditing inventory levels and minimizing waste materials during surgeries.
  • Provided mentoring support for new graduate nurses entering the perioperative setting, fostering positive learning environments that encouraged skill development.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
  • Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.

Peer Tutor

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
12.2018 - 05.2019
  • Selected by staff members of TTUHSC to reinforce concepts to other nursing students in both the clinical and didactic setting
  • Provided constructive feedback on assignments, aiding students in refining their writing skills and critical thinking abilities.
  • Organized group study sessions for complex subjects, enabling collaborative problem-solving and peer-led learning opportunities.
  • Clarified difficult concepts through the use of visual aids, diagrams, and step-by-step explanations, leading to increased understanding for learners.
  • Empowered students with effective time management techniques, supporting them in balancing academic obligations with extracurricular activities.

Summer Journalism Intern

State Line Tribune
05.2017 - 08.2017
  • Developed communication skills by interviewing members of the surrounding communities and wrote professional feature articles to be published
  • Enhanced article quality by researching and verifying facts, resulting in more accurate and trustworthy news stories.
  • Improved writing skills through consistent feedback from editors, leading to higher-quality content.
  • Gained hands-on experience with various journalism tools, such as editing software and content management systems, increasing technical proficiency.
  • Participated in weekly editorial meetings, pitching relevant story ideas that were subsequently approved for publication.

Carhop

Sonic Drive In
06.2015 - 09.2015
  • Took orders, handled money on the spot, interacted with customers, and practiced patience and civility
  • Increased customer satisfaction by providing prompt and friendly service.
  • Ensured order accuracy, double-checking each order before delivering to customers.
  • Assisted in the training of new carhops, sharing best practices for success in the role.
  • Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to changes in work schedules or assignments as needed.
  • Supported management with inventory tracking and placing orders for necessary supplies when required.

Education

Pre-Nursing -

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing
Lubbock, TX
05.2019

High School Diploma -

Farwell High School
Farwell, TX
05.2016

Skills

  • Team Collaboration
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Patient Education
  • Adaptability
  • Time Management
  • Critical Thinking
  • Decision Making
  • Physician Collaboration
  • Case Management
  • Documentation
  • Medical Supply Management

Community Engagement And Leadership Opportunities

  • TTU Pre-Professional Health Careers, Pre-Nursing Student Mentor, 01/2019-Present
  • Farwell High School, Volunteer Feature Writing Aid, 12/2018-Present
  • Nutrition Week at Harwell Elementary, Nutrition Presenter, 10/2018, Lubbock, TX
  • American Medical Student Association, Member, 10/2016-Present, Lubbock, TX
  • Autism Speaks, Volunteer, 09/2016-Present
  • Alpha Xi Delta, Member, 08/2016-12/2016
  • First Baptist Church Farwell, Youth Praise Team Singer/Volunteer, 07/2014-08/2016, Farwell, TX
  • Lighthouse Mission, Food Kitchen Volunteer, 09/2014-05/2016, Clovis, NM

Certifications And Additional Training

  • Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice Training (Texas Tech Health Sciences Center)
  • Disaster Drill Training (Texas Tech Health Sciences Center)
  • Poverty Simulation (Texas Tech Health Sciences Center)
  • CPR and Basic Life Support (American Heart Association)
  • TeamSTEPPS (American Hospital Association)
  • QPR Training (Mental Health Association)
  • InfoLit (Evidence-Based Practice, Internet)
  • Mental Health Training Intervention for Health Providers in Schools (MH- TIPS)

Related Clinical Experience

  • IN PROGRESS (4th Semester), PICU, 12, Labor & Delivery, 12, Post-Partum, 12, completed
  • ER/ICU, 72, Med/Surg, 72
  • MS ICCU (3rd Semester), 72, 10/2018-11/2018, University Medical Center, Assumed full responsibility for and care of patients with a variety of disease processes, Documented in patient EHRs, performed nursing assessments, administered medications, communicated inter-professionally, Suctioned a tracheostomy, gave medications through an NG tube, completed a neurological assessment on a patient with an astrocytoma and brain herniation
  • Operating Room (2nd Semester), 6, 06/2018, University Medical Center, Observed a total hip arthroplasty and knee arthroplasty start to finish, Assisted with set up, surgical count, and clean up for a cesarean section, Practiced surgical asepsis, talked through the procedure with the surgeon, and answered questions readily throughout the procedure
  • F. Marie Hall SimLife Center (1st-3rd Semesters), 270, 01/2018-12/2018, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX, Assessed patients and used critical thinking skills to perform interventions and basic care for patients with both chronic and acute disease processes, Collaborated with other members of the care team to obtain referrals and consults to provide holistic, patient-centered care
  • Study Abroad Medical Mission Trip, 02/2019, Morant Bay, Jamaica, Will work inter-professionally with students from other health care professions in the St. Thomas Parish of Jamaica to provide care to women and children in a rural, medically underserved region of Jamaica, Will focus on patient wellness, preventative screening measures, primary care services, health promotion activities, Will teach CPR to community health care workers in the St. Thomas Parish of Jamaica
  • Shadowing, 07/2017-08/2017, Lubbock, TX and Farwell, TX, Allergy and Asthma Clinic of West Texas and Farwell Family Healthcare, Worked with two Family Nurse Practitioners and learned about conducting assessments, sterile procedures, practicing cultural competency, and patient autonomy

Timeline

Surgical Services Registered Nurse

University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
07.2019 - Current

Peer Tutor

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
12.2018 - 05.2019

Summer Journalism Intern

State Line Tribune
05.2017 - 08.2017

Carhop

Sonic Drive In
06.2015 - 09.2015

Pre-Nursing -

Texas Tech University

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing

High School Diploma -

Farwell High School
Faith Norman