Gracey Flores
Deer Park,TX
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Texas Children's Hospital Pavilion for Women, demonstrating exceptional patient care and education, alongside critical thinking and leadership skills. Excelled in reducing postpartum hemorrhages through interdisciplinary collaboration, showcasing a commitment to evidence-based practices and patient advocacy. Seeking a position that will allow me to bring my knowledge and expertise to a create a positive impact on patient care and help the organization achieve its core values.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Texas Childrens Hospital Pavilion for Women
10.2021 - Current
- 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 and providing patient education.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Effectively interpreting external fetal monitor and implementing proper nursing interventions
- Working as a preceptor to assist with a smooth transition of new employees
- Member of multiple interdisciplinary committees to decrease post partum hemorrhages, MTPs, and cesarean births.
- Performing chart audits to increase proper documentation among staff and decrease missed unit charges
- Maintaining the latest knowledge on best evidence based practice
- Providing support and education to the laboring mother
- Caring for patient experiencing surgery during the pre-op, intra-op , and post-op time.
- Working as an Operating Room circulator for cesarean deliveries in routine, emergency and stat deliveries
- Working as a simulation instructor to help the staff maintain skills in maternal codes, Mass Transfusion Protocols, Post partum Hemorrhages, BLS and ACLS
Patient Care Nursing Assistant
Texas Childrens Pavilion for Women
02.2016 - Current
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and comfort during their stay.
- Delivered high-quality personal care to patients, including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, feeding, and mobility assistance.
- Supported nursing staff by accurately obtaining and recording vital signs, promptly notifying nurses of any abnormal results.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients by adhering to strict infection control protocols and regular room sanitization procedures.
- Assisted nurses with vaginal deliveries of patients
- Worked with nurses to perform simple lab draws
- Audited hand hygiene on our unit from medical providers
- Taught new staff how to take sugars and use glucometer and the glucometer superuser
Paraprofessional
Deer Park High School
08.2017 - 06.2020
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, gym, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
- Assisted students in receiving credit recovery in science subjects such as Biology,chemistry, and physics.
- Assistant Varsity Softball coach
- Assistant Varsity and JV Cross Country Coach
- Head 7th grade basketball B team coach
- Trained Student Athletes in their specific sports
- Supported student athletes in their academic and athletic journeys
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Baylor University
Waco, TX08-2021
Bachelor of Arts - Science
Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN05-2015
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient Advocacy
- Patient Education
- Teamwork
- Time Management
- Leadership
- Effective communication
- Critical thinking
Certification
- Registered Nurse (BSN)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advance Life Support (ACLS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Texas Childrens Hospital Pavilion for Women
10.2021 - Current
Paraprofessional
Deer Park High School
08.2017 - 06.2020
Patient Care Nursing Assistant
Texas Childrens Pavilion for Women
02.2016 - Current
- Registered Nurse (BSN)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advance Life Support (ACLS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Baylor University
Bachelor of Arts - Science
Lipscomb University
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