Grace McCook
Spring
Summary
Compassionate Nurse with background supporting direct patient care. Friendly and upbeat professional proficient in medical terminology and EMR system updates. Proactively assesses and adapts to changing priorities and demanding workloads.
Experienced with patient care, critical thinking, and effective communication. Utilizes medical knowledge to support patient recovery and manage complex conditions. Strong understanding of healthcare protocols and compassionate care delivery.
Talented healthcare professional trained in patient care and nursing team support. Stays on top of care demands with diligent attention to patient needs. Excellent patient relations and time management skills. Stays on top of demands in fast-paced environments by effectively using slow periods. Maintains organized, clean, and safe work areas with diligent attention to important details. Reliable candidate ready to take on challenges using problem-solving and task prioritization skills to help team succeed.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
HCA Kingwood Medical Center
Kingwood, TX
10.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure safe and effective treatment plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement comprehensive care strategies.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, medication usage, and post-discharge care procedures.
- Mentored junior nurses in clinical skills, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
- Led quality improvement initiatives that enhanced patient satisfaction and streamlined nursing processes.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and tailor individualized care plans effectively.
- Developed training materials for new staff, enhancing onboarding processes and improving team performance.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to optimize patient outcomes and promote adherence to safety protocols.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
CNA
St Joseph Medical Center
Houston, Tx
03.2024 - Current
- Blood draws
- Vitals
- Since we have admits and discharges, us cnas and nurses prepare ourself to get what the patients need
- We document at the end of our shift on what patients we have so we can notify the next cna that will be coming in
- Taking blood sugars and notifying the nurse
- Notify the nurse when the patient have any type of concerns/medical situations
- Sometimes doing Unit Secretary work if they need me
- Responded immediately to calls from patients for assistance or treatment and alerted medical staff to emergency situations.
- Documented and reported to nurses patient behavior observations, complaints, or physical symptoms.
- Monitored patients' mental and emotional wellbeing and reported concerns.
- Recorded vitals to monitor patient condition.
- Answered call lights to aid patient comfort.
CNA
HCA Conroe Regional
Conroe, Tx
07.2021 - 11.2022
- Blood draws
- Vitals
- Since we have admits and discharges, us cnas and nurses prepare ourself to get what the patients need
- We document at the end of our shift on what patients we have so we can notify the next cna that will be coming in
- Taking blood sugars and notifying the nurse
- Notify the nurse when the patient have any type of concerns/medical situations
- Sometimes doing Unit Secretary work if they need me
- Documented and reported to nurses patient behavior observations, complaints, or physical symptoms.
- Responded immediately to calls from patients for assistance or treatment and alerted medical staff to emergency situations.
- Observed patients' by checking open wounds and existing conditions.
- Answered call lights to aid patient comfort.
- Reviewed patient dietary restrictions, food allergies and preferences to facilitate appropriate diet.
- Prioritized assigned tasks when managing high patient caseload.
- Recorded vitals to monitor patient condition.
- Safeguarded residents' rights and confidentiality.
- Built patients' trust through compassionate, person-centered care.
- Delivered outstanding care following individualized treatment plans.
CNA
Lauren McKena
Spring, Tx
07.2021 - 08.2022
- Give Out medication
- Count the medication and document
- Clean up area and make sure everyone is okay
- Take vitals
- Responded immediately to calls from patients for assistance or treatment and alerted medical staff to emergency situations.
- Completed daily shift reports for smooth and informative handovers.
- Delivered outstanding care following individualized treatment plans.
- Recorded vitals to monitor patient condition.
- Safeguarded residents' rights and confidentiality.
- Prioritized assigned tasks when managing high patient caseload.
- Built patients' trust through compassionate, person-centered care.
- Helped residents perform housekeeping tasks.
CNA
St. Lukes
The woodlands, Tx
06.2021 - 04.2022
- St
- Luke the woodlands, Blood draws
- Vitals
- Since we have admits and discharges, us cnas and nurses prepare ourself to get what the patients need
- We document at the end of our shift on what patients we have so we can notify the next cna that will be coming in
- Taking blood sugars and notifying the nurse
- Notify the nurse when the patient have any type of concerns/medical situations
- Sometimes doing Unit Secretary work if they need me
- Recorded vitals to monitor patient condition.
- Communicated urgent needs to multidisciplinary team of clinical staff.
- Reviewed patient dietary restrictions, food allergies and preferences to facilitate appropriate diet.
- Helped residents perform housekeeping tasks.
- Prioritized assigned tasks when managing high patient caseload.
- Completed daily shift reports for smooth and informative handovers.
- Provided caring companionship to support patients' social and emotional needs.
- Helped patients with daily living requirements by bathing, dressing and assisting with mobility needs.
CNA
Huntsville Memorial Hospital
Huntsville, Tx
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Since we have admits and discharges, us cnas and nurses prepare ourself to get what the patients need
- We document at the end of our shift on what patients we have so we can notify the next cna that will be coming in
- Taking blood sugars and notifying the nurse
- Notify the nurse when the patient have any type of concerns/medical situations.
- Documented and reported to nurses patient behavior observations, complaints, or physical symptoms.
- Responded immediately to calls from patients for assistance or treatment and alerted medical staff to emergency situations.
- Communicated with physicians, nurses and caregivers to support continuum of care.
- Communicated urgent needs to multidisciplinary team of clinical staff.
- Answered call lights to aid patient comfort.
- Monitored patients' mental and emotional wellbeing and reported concerns.
- Cleaned patient rooms and changed bed linens to reduce fungi and bacteria buildup.
- Delivered outstanding care following individualized treatment plans.
CNA
Park Manor of Conroe
Conroe, Tx
08.2020 - 04.2021
- We take care of residence needs and perform hygiene in order for them to have a successful day at their local nursing home
- Help nurses out on whatever they need for the residence in order to be fully taken care of for responsibility
- Document on what we did for the resident for that day
- Responded immediately to calls from patients for assistance or treatment and alerted medical staff to emergency situations.
- Delivered outstanding care following individualized treatment plans.
- Recorded vitals to monitor patient condition.
- Completed daily shift reports for smooth and informative handovers.
- Monitored patients' mental and emotional wellbeing and reported concerns.
- Helped residents perform housekeeping tasks.
- Safeguarded residents' rights and confidentiality.
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - NURSING
Chamberlain University
Houston, Tx09-2025
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - undefined
The Woodlands College Park High School
The Woodlands, TX05-2020
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Patient care
- Wound care
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient monitoring
- IV setup
- Intravenous therapy
- Care planning
- Patient management
- Care plan development
- Professional bedside manner
- Physical assessments
- Patient care planning
- Patient evaluation
- Telemetry monitoring
- Family education
- Licensed RN
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Taking vitals
- Critical care
- Collecting vitals
- Nursing staff leadership
- Medication distribution
- Tracheostomy care
- Precepting
- Patient discharge
- Lab result interpretation
- Team coordination
- EMR systems
- Performing ekgs
- Complex Problem-solving
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Intake and discharge
- Emergency response
- Maintaining privacy
- Relationship building
- Vaccine administration
- Chart updating
- Diabetes management
- Insulin medication assistance
- EMR / EHR
- High level of autonomy
- Procedure preparations
- Chronic disease management
- Medical assessment
- ADL assistance
- Patient counseling
- Staff supervision
- Personal care needs
- Patient relations
- Diabetes and nutrition education
- Chest pain management
- Emergency procedures
- Treatment Planning
- Emotional awareness
- Data collection
- HIPAA education
- Emergency care
- Administering immunizations
- Emotional intelligence
- Health screening
- Cardiac care
- Acute care expertise
- Medical recordkeeping
- Mobility assistance
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Medical records management
- Seizure management
- At-risk patient care
- Home care
- Supply restocking
- Home health care
- Call triaging
INTERNSHIPS
- 4000 Spencer Hwy, Pasadena Tx 77504
- HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast
- 400 Spencer Spencer Hwy Pasadena, Tx 77504
- Hardworking entry-level nursing professional focused on giving patients optimal care. Always looking to learn new procedures and improve abilities by learning from professionals. Skilled in catheter and feeding tube care, personal grooming and nutrition support. Dependable employee seeking opportunity to expand skills and contribute to company success. Considered hardworking, ethical and detail-oriented.
- In Emergency Room, I start EKG, Vital signs, IV start, foley with adequate care.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
HCA Kingwood Medical Center
10.2025 - Current
CNA
St Joseph Medical Center
03.2024 - Current
CNA
HCA Conroe Regional
07.2021 - 11.2022
CNA
Lauren McKena
07.2021 - 08.2022
CNA
St. Lukes
06.2021 - 04.2022
CNA
Huntsville Memorial Hospital
09.2020 - 05.2021
CNA
Park Manor of Conroe
08.2020 - 04.2021
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - undefined
The Woodlands College Park High School
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - NURSING
Chamberlain University