Keshia Wallace
Texarkana,TX
Summary
Compassionate and detailed-orientated nurse with experience at Christus Saint Michael's, specializing in respiratory care. Caring for patients with acute and chronic respiratory conditions. Skilled in oxygen therapy, respiratory assessment, and early identification of clinical deterioration. Collaborates effectively with interdisciplinary teams to optimize respiratory outcomes and ensure patient safety. Known for effective communication, interdisciplinary collaboration, and advocacy that improves overall health outcomes and patient satisfaction.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
CHRISTUS Saint Michael's
07.2024 - Current
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for patients with respiratory and pulmonary disorders
- Perform head-to-toe and comprehensive respiratory assessments including lung sounds, oxygen saturation, and work of breathing
- Provide comprehensive nursing care for patients with acute and chronic respiratory illnesses including COPD exacerbations, pneumonia, pulmonary embolism, asthma, and respiratory failure
- Monitor and titrate oxygen delivery systems (nasal cannula, HFNC, BiPAP/CPAP, non-rebreathers) per provider orders and patient response
- Collaborate closely with respiratory therapists, physicians, and multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes
- Administer medications safely and accurately in compliance with hospital policy and physician orders
- Manage tracheostomy care, suctioning, and airway maintenance
- Identify early signs of respiratory deterioration and initiate rapid response protocols when indicated
- Educate patients and families on disease processes, inhaler techniques, oxygen safety, and discharge planning
- Maintain strict infection control standards, especially for airborne and droplet precautions
- Maintain timely documentation in the electronic medical record
- Monitor vital signs, labs, and diagnostic results to guide clinical decision-making
- Educate patient and family on medical diagnosis, medications, procedures, and discharge instructions
Education
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Health Sciences
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN05.2025
Associate Degree In Nursing - Health Science
Texarkana College
Texarkana, TX05.2024
Skills
- Acute and Chronic Disease Management
- Respiratory Monitoring
- Telemetry Monitoring
- Rapid Response & Code Blue
- Post-operative Care
- Fall Prevention & Safety Protocols
- Time Management & Prioritization
- Patient Assessments & Care Planning
- Pain Management
- Documentation & Charting
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient & Family Advocacy
- Therapeutic Communication
- Compassion & Empathy
- Adaptability to Fast-Paced Settings
- IV Therapy and Infusions
- Wound Care & Dressing Changes
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
CHRISTUS Saint Michael's
07.2024 - Current
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Health Sciences
Capella University
Associate Degree In Nursing - Health Science
Texarkana College