Kristen Hickman
Dayton
Summary
Dynamic Charge Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Houston Methodist, excelling in care plan management and quality improvement. Proven ability to lead interdisciplinary teams, mentor staff, and enhance patient outcomes through effective resource allocation and compassionate care. Committed to fostering a positive work environment while ensuring compliance with HIPAA standards.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Registered Nurse, LDRP
Houston Methodist
05.2022 - Current
- Led patient care initiatives to enhance quality of care and improve patient outcomes.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary team meetings to streamline communication and address patient needs effectively.
- Mentored junior nurses, fostering professional development and adherence to clinical protocols.
- Developed and implemented nursing practices that increased operational efficiency within the department.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to optimize resource allocation and reduce wait times for patients.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by actively participating in unit meetings, sharing ideas to improve efficiency or address ongoing challenges faced by colleagues.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
Registered Nurse LDRP
Houston Methodist
07.2017 - 05.2022
- Administered comprehensive patient assessments and developed individualized care plans for labor, delivery, recovery, and postpartum patients.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and ensure optimal outcomes during childbirth processes.
- Educated patients and families on postnatal care practices, enhancing understanding of recovery and infant care essentials.
- Monitored vital signs and fetal heart rates using advanced telemetry systems to ensure safety during labor progression.
- Trained nursing staff on best practices for maternal-fetal monitoring techniques, fostering a culture of continuous learning.
- Conducted regular evaluations of nursing workflows, identifying opportunities to streamline processes and enhance patient care delivery.
- Educated patients about prenatal care, fetal development, childbirth options, pain management techniques, postpartum care, and newborn care.
- Provided valuable mentorship and guidance to nursing students and new graduates within the LDRP setting, helping them grow professionally in their roles.
- Facilitated emotional well-being for patients and families during the LDRP process by providing compassionate counseling and guidance.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities for postpartum patients while collaborating with interdisciplinary team members for continuity of care upon leaving the hospital setting.
- Evaluated patient progress throughout their hospital stay using established assessment tools to make necessary adjustments to their care plan as needed.
- Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to varying patient loads and acuity levels by effectively prioritizing tasks and adjusting workflows accordingly for optimal efficiency.
Registered Nurse, OB
Clearlake Regional Hospital
06.2014 - 07.2017
- Assisted in labor and delivery procedures, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and best practices.
- Monitored patients' vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team for timely interventions.
- Participated actively in quality improvement initiatives within the OB unit, striving to continuously enhance the level of care provided to our patients and their families.
- Facilitated safe labor and delivery experiences by closely monitoring both mother and baby during the birthing process.
- Reduced complications and interventions with thorough assessments of maternal and fetal well-being throughout labor.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care in a fast-paced OB setting.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
- Managed epidural analgesia infusions and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery.
Registered Nurse, Antepartum
Clearlake Regional Hospital
11.2012 - 06.2014
- Provided comprehensive prenatal education to expectant mothers, enhancing patient understanding and engagement.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans tailored to patient needs.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to improve maternal health outcomes within the unit.
- Supported mothers experiencing high-risk pregnancies with attentive monitoring and proactive interventions to prevent complications or adverse outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient care planning and implementation.
- Advocated for patients'' needs, ensuring that their voices were heard during decision-making processes related to their care plans.
- Fostered a positive working environment by collaborating effectively with colleagues, maintaining open lines of communication, and offering assistance when needed.
- Contributed to unit efficiency by managing complex caseloads, prioritizing tasks, and delegating responsibilities appropriately to support staff.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities focusing on topics such as fetal monitoring interpretation, neonatal resuscitation, and emergency obstetric situations.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT12.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
San Jacinto College
Pasadena, Texas, TX05.2012
Skills
- Patient care planning
- Staff leadership
- Discharge planning
- Staff education
- Nursing staff monitoring
- Direct patient care in labor, postpartum, Antepartum and newborn
- HIPAA compliance
Certification
- Electronic Fetal Monitoring Certification- March 2025
- BLS
- ACLS
- NRP
- AWHONN Advanced Fetal Monitoring
Timeline
Charge Registered Nurse, LDRP
Houston Methodist
05.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse LDRP
Houston Methodist
07.2017 - 05.2022
Registered Nurse, OB
Clearlake Regional Hospital
06.2014 - 07.2017
Registered Nurse, Antepartum
Clearlake Regional Hospital
11.2012 - 06.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
San Jacinto College
Similar Profiles
Sanjana SureshSanjana Suresh
Intern at Houston Methodist , Baylor Medical Center- HoustonIntern at Houston Methodist , Baylor Medical Center- Houston
Sally SheahanSally Sheahan
Lead Mammography Technologist at Houston Methodist Clear Lake, Houston, TXLead Mammography Technologist at Houston Methodist Clear Lake, Houston, TX
Brenda RodriguezBrenda Rodriguez
Financial Counselor at Houston Methodist Willowbrook MethodistFinancial Counselor at Houston Methodist Willowbrook Methodist
William SiglerWilliam Sigler
National Account Manager / Operations Specialist at MegaCorp LogisticsNational Account Manager / Operations Specialist at MegaCorp Logistics
McKinley ScreetchMcKinley Screetch
Warehouse Worker at Central TransportWarehouse Worker at Central Transport