Judy Duckett BSN, RN
Crowley,TX
Summary
Experienced registered nurse with a comprehensive background in handling complex Med/Surg, Telemetry, Ortho, and Neuro patients. Dedicated to continuously enhancing skills and making valuable contributions to the success of the organization. Passionate about fostering professional growth within the nursing field through innovative ideas, creative abilities, and exceptional organizational and leadership skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse (RN) M/S, Ortho/Neuro
John Peter Smith Hospital County Hospital
01.2022 - Current
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Registered Nurse (RN) CVPCU, Tele, M/S,
Texas Health Resource, Float Multiple Facilities
04.2015 - Current
- Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
- Administer medications to patients and monitor patients for reactions or side effects.
- Record patients' medical information and vital signs.
- Track and communicate symptoms of patients effectively.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to assess patient care plans.
- Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
- Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity.
- Direct or supervise less-skilled nursing or healthcare personnel or supervise a particular unit.
- Prepare patients for and assist with examinations or treatments.
- Implemented programs aimed at enhancing overall health improvement.
Registered Nurse (RN) Med/Surg
Maxim Health Staffing Travel Parkland
11.2021 - 07.2022
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
Registered Nurse (RN) CVPCU
Plaza Medical Hospital
10.2013 - 04.2015
- Use therapeutic communication in daily practice
- Maintain a safe and therapeutic in-patient surgery environment
- Implement and direct care, using the nursing process with emphasis on the needs of individual surgery patients
- Evaluate the effectiveness of the nursing process
- Provide emotional support of the patient and significant others to make informed choices regarding healthcare
- Delegate tasks to the appropriate caregiver
- Participate in surgery specific initiatives and process improvement
- Promote a supportive surgery environment
- Provide supervision of new employees, patient care assistants, vocational nurses, nurse technicians, student nurses and/or nurse externs
- Maintain high quality (age specific) care for infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients, as assigned
Education
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
01.2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas Arlington
Arlington, TX01.2013
Skills
- Epic, Microsoft Word
- Direct patient care
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient management
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Discharge planning
Certification
- American Heart Association ACLS/BLS/PALS 204-2026
- NIHSS Certification 2025
Timeline
Registered Nurse (RN) M/S, Ortho/Neuro
John Peter Smith Hospital County Hospital
01.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse (RN) Med/Surg
Maxim Health Staffing Travel Parkland
11.2021 - 07.2022
Registered Nurse (RN) CVPCU, Tele, M/S,
Texas Health Resource, Float Multiple Facilities
04.2015 - Current
Registered Nurse (RN) CVPCU
Plaza Medical Hospital
10.2013 - 04.2015
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas Arlington