Hannah Livingston
Stephenville
Summary
Dynamic ICU Registered Charge Nurse with extensive experience, excelling in critical care and emergency medicine. Proven ability to lead teams, enhance patient outcomes, and implement effective treatment plans. With a strong focus on collaboration and patient advocacy to ensure optimal care delivery.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ICU Registered Charge Nurse 36 Hours/week
Texas Health Stephenville
Stephenville
07.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with nursing staff to enhance workflow and improve patient care.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Participated in training new nursing staff on procedures and best practices.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
ICU Registered Charge Nurse 40 Hours/ Week
William Beaumont Army Medical Center
El Paso
05.2022 - 07.2024
- Provide an advanced level of specialized nursing care to all critically ill patients.
- Determine and implement proper emergency measures after identifying and interpreting life-threatening conditions by initiating life-saving measures.
- Assist physicians with complex or potentially life-threatening procedures, such as cardioversion and insertion of invasive lines, e.g., arterial, venous, and pulmonary artery catheters.
- Evaluate nursing interventions based on the patient's response, and revise the nursing care plan accordingly.
- Develop meaningful goals to assist the critically ill patient and family in attaining the optimum level of physiological, sociological, and psychological balance within the limitations imposed by the illness.
- Serve as a resource person with whom other critical care nurses and other health care providers consult when particularly difficult problems in the care of critically ill patients arise.
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure quality patient care and adherence to protocols.
- Coordinated patient admissions, discharges, and transfers among various units.
- Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse 48-60 Hours/Week
Baylor Scott & White Hillcrest Medical Center
Waco
03.2021 - 05.2022
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
- Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
- Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
- Upheld patient safety standards by preventing unauthorized access or incorrect dosage administration.
- Assessed patient conditions and prioritized care in a fast-paced emergency environment.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop effective treatment plans for patients.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge instructions.
- Performed triage, prioritizing treatment of incoming patients based on acuity level.
Registered Nurse 48 Hours/ Week
Abrazo Arrowhead Crisis Response Contract
Glendale
01.2021 - 03.2021
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
- Administered palliative care in outpatient settings ranging from assessment to development and implementation of care plans.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Cared for 5 or more patients each shift while delegating assignments and supervising CNA's.
- Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
- Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including Covid-19 on high flow canulas and Bipap.
- Wean and increase oxygen needs.
- Upgrade patents to the ICU in event of higher care needs such as intubation.
- Responds to emergency situations where ACLS is performed.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization due to complications.
- Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process covering 4 to 7 high acuity patients per shift.
Flight Nurse 48-60 Hours/ Week
Elite Medical Air Transport
El Paso
09.2020 - 01.2021
- Delivered high level of care to each and every patient from initial contact until delivery to receiving hospital.
- Performed lifesaving procedures in transit, which included CPR, ACLS and endotracheal intubation.
- Assessed patients immediately to determine the best facility for transport and ensure the prioritization of care steps.
- Evaluated patients throughout aircraft transports to trauma centers for treatment.
- Managed and provided leadership to help staff with direct and indirect patient care and telemetry monitoring.
- Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Administered critical care interventions during air medical transport.
- Collaborated with flight crew to ensure patient safety and comfort.
- Monitored vital signs and adjusted treatments as necessary in-flight.
- Prepared emergency equipment for rapid access during transport missions.
- Educated patients and families about procedures and care plans effectively.
- Documented patient conditions and treatment protocols accurately in reports.
- Responded promptly to emergencies while maintaining composure under pressure.
Registered Nurse 36 Hours/ Week
University of New Mexico Hospital
Albuquerque
02.2019 - 09.2020
- 4W General Medicine/ SAC Unit (Registered Nurse)
- Works within the nursing process to provide direct nursing care to patients.
- Provides Clinical Leadership for other staff and assumes relief charge duties when designated, 32 bed unit.
- Deliver safe direct care to 4-5 patients per shift.
- Work in collaboration with the heath care team, implement and document individualized care plans.
- Assist with special tests and procedures, ensure proper consent has been obtained.
- Preceptor students, Level 1 trauma teaching hospital.
- Assist with or institute emergency measures for sudden, adverse developments in patients, ACLS.
- Accept float positions in Emergency Department and ICU extender when needed.
- Enhance professional growth and development through participation in education.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Registered Nurse, Hospice 40 Hours/ Week
Ambercare Corporation
Belen
08.2017 - 02.2019
- Assume primary responsibility for 16 patients and family caseload.
- Including the assessment, determine eligibility, admission processing, planning, implementation and evaluation phases of the nursing process.
- Obtain data and assess necessary information from patient physical, social and spiritual factors that may impact patients’ needs and initiate intervention.
- Provide regular visits to reassess the patients’ needs/ update plan of care.
- Perform therapeutic, preventative and rehabilitative nursing procedures directed by the attending.
- Perform clinical pronouncement of death.
- OMI certified.
- Maintain accurate patient records, charts, progress notes, reports and prepare care plans timely.
- Report any changes in patients condition/needs to attending and care team.
- Provide education for patients and family members.
Certified Nursing Assistant 40 Hours/ Week
Ambercare Hospice
Belen
12.2016 - 08.2017
- Conducted 1 hour routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
Certified Nursing Assistant 36 Hours/ Week
The Rehabilitation Center of Albuquerque LLC
Albuquerque
05.2015 - 12.2016
- Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
- Consulted with nurses to develop patient care plans and evaluate treatment options.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse-BSN
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT11-2025
Associate Degree in Nursing - Registered Nurse
Brown Mackie College
Albuquerque, NM07-2017
Core Requirements -
The University Of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM2015
High School Diploma -
Valencia High School
Los Lunas, NM05.2013
Skills
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- TNCC
- CCRN
- Emergency Medicine
- Medical Air Transport
- Acute Care
- Critical Care
- Charge Nurse
- Level 1 Trauma Hospital Experience
- Level 2 Trauma Hospital Experience
- Level 3 Trauma Hospital Experience
- Level 4 Trauma Hospital Experience
Accomplishments
- Living The Mission Award 2025 THS
- Nominated for Distinguished Registered Nurse 2020 UNMH
- Daisy Award Nominee UNMH
Certification
- CCRN
Timeline
ICU Registered Charge Nurse 36 Hours/week
Texas Health Stephenville
07.2024 - Current
ICU Registered Charge Nurse 40 Hours/ Week
William Beaumont Army Medical Center
05.2022 - 07.2024
Emergency Room Registered Nurse 48-60 Hours/Week
Baylor Scott & White Hillcrest Medical Center
03.2021 - 05.2022
Registered Nurse 48 Hours/ Week
Abrazo Arrowhead Crisis Response Contract
01.2021 - 03.2021
Flight Nurse 48-60 Hours/ Week
Elite Medical Air Transport
09.2020 - 01.2021
Registered Nurse 36 Hours/ Week
University of New Mexico Hospital
02.2019 - 09.2020
Registered Nurse, Hospice 40 Hours/ Week
Ambercare Corporation
08.2017 - 02.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant 40 Hours/ Week
Ambercare Hospice
12.2016 - 08.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant 36 Hours/ Week
The Rehabilitation Center of Albuquerque LLC
05.2015 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse-BSN
Western Governors University
Associate Degree in Nursing - Registered Nurse
Brown Mackie College
Core Requirements -
The University Of New Mexico
High School Diploma -
Valencia High School