Grace Abraham, BSN
Heartland,Texas
Summary
Led nursing teams in delivering high-quality care in progressive care and medical-surgical telemetry for over a decade. Oversaw patient management strategies to enhance care for varying acuity levels. Committed to continuous professional development and excellence in patient care. Available for leadership roles during night shifts.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Progressive Care Unit/Transplant
Methodist Dallas Medical Center
Dallas, TX
10.2017 - Current
- Delivered comprehensive care to diverse trauma and medical-surgical patients, including those with colostomies, ileostomies, tracheostomies, flap surgeries, amputations, and abdominal surgeries.
- Managed administration of titratable IV medications, including insulin, heparin, and amiodarone, ensuring precise dosage and patient safety.
- Executed daily sterile wound dressing changes to ensure optimal healing conditions.
- Facilitated patient and family education on medication administration, including subacute insulin, wound care, and Foley care procedures.
- Executed hourly patient rounding to enhance safety and care quality.
Cardiac Telemetry Unit/Registered Nurse
Texas Health Harris Methodist
Fort Worth, TX
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Assisted healthcare teams in delivering patient care during 13-week travel nurse contract. Worked 36 hours weekly to support nursing staff and enhance patient outcomes. Collaborated with colleagues to ensure smooth operations in various healthcare settings.
- Assisted in providing care for patients with cardiac conditions, including heart failure, CABG, MVR, and TAVR. Supported post-operative recovery through interventional cardiac procedures such as stents, angioplasty, and cardiac catheterization with TR bands.
- Oversaw management of 25 patient beds within the unit.
Progressive Care Unit/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Medical City of McKinney
McKinney, TX
11.2015 - 10.2017
- Delivered comprehensive care to patients with cardiovascular, neurological, and respiratory diseases.
- Oversaw continuous monitoring of patients with arrhythmias and promptly notified physicians of any changes.
- Administered patient care for individuals receiving Cardizem and Amiodarone drips.
- Executed NIH stroke scale assessments on patients to evaluate neurological status.
Medical-Surgical Float Pool Registered Nurse
University of Kentucky Hospital
Lexington, KY
04.2015 - 10.2015
- Assisted in patient care on adult medical-surgical floors, including trauma-surgical, ENT, orthopedics, neurology, oncology, internal medicine, and cardiology. Supported healthcare teams in delivering quality care to diverse patient populations. Collaborated with nursing staff to ensure effective treatment plans are followed.
- Delivered comprehensive care to patients in Emergency Department and Post-Anesthesia Care Unit.
- Delivered high-quality, safe patient care across multiple units.
Progressive Care Unit/Telemetry Registered Nurse
University of Kentucky Hospital
Lexington, KY
06.2011 - 04.2015
- Assisted in patient care on adult medical-surgical floors, including trauma-surgical, ENT, orthopedics, neurology, oncology, internal medicine, and cardiology. Supported healthcare teams in delivering quality care to diverse patient populations. Collaborated with nursing staff to ensure effective treatment plans are followed.
- Delivered comprehensive care to patients in Emergency Department and Post-Anesthesia Care Unit.
- Delivered high-quality, safe patient care across multiple units.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Berea College
Berea, KY05.2011
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Flexible and adaptable
- Dependable and responsible
Certification
- RN | Registered Nurse Texas 897213
- ACLS | Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- BLS | Basic Life Support
Timeline
Cardiac Telemetry Unit/Registered Nurse
Texas Health Harris Methodist
03.2022 - 06.2022
Progressive Care Unit/Transplant
Methodist Dallas Medical Center
10.2017 - Current
Progressive Care Unit/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Medical City of McKinney
11.2015 - 10.2017
Medical-Surgical Float Pool Registered Nurse
University of Kentucky Hospital
04.2015 - 10.2015
Progressive Care Unit/Telemetry Registered Nurse
University of Kentucky Hospital
06.2011 - 04.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Berea College