Lacey Jackson
Santa Fe
Summary
Registered Nurse with over 20 years of healthcare education and leadership experience and five years of clinical nursing experience in high-acuity acute pediatric and adult and pediatric home health settings. Currently completing a PhD in Nursing Education, with expertise in health promotion, workforce development, clinical training, and regulatory compliance. Proven ability to assess health needs, educate diverse populations, provide primary and acute patient care, triage patients, coordinate care, and implement evidence-based practices that promote safety and positive outcomes. Recognized for strong communication, interdisciplinary collaboration, and a commitment to fostering healthy, productive work environments through education, prevention, and quality improvement initiatives. My unique combination of nursing, education, and leadership experience allows me to effectively support employee wellness, occupational health programs, and organizational safety goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PRN NICU Registered Nurse
Memorial Children’s Hospital
Houston, TX
10.2025 - Current
- Provided comprehensive nursing care for critically ill neonates in a high-acuity environment.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and medical equipment, ensuring timely interventions for patient stability.
- Educated families on neonatal health conditions and care strategies to promote understanding and compliance.
RN Staff Nurse Pediatrics/NICU
HCA Houston Healthcare
Houston, TX
10.2022 - Current
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Performed nursing rounds to complete scheduled tasks and interact with patients.
- Prioritized patient care assignments based on patient conditions to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Reviewed physician orders and participated in medication management to optimize patient safety.
- Facilitated strategic goals aimed at increasing satisfaction and improving outcomes through compassionate, precise and high-quality nursing care.
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records.
- Monitored patient vitals post-surgery, managed medical equipment and administered medications and IVs.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Bathed and fed newborns and checked vital signs 3 times during each nursing shift.
- Managed care for premature babies by administering medication and fluids and recording details on patient charts.
- Used effective communication skills to speak with parents regarding daily baby care.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Admission RN (PRN)
Living Hope Home Healthcare
Houston, TX
10.2022 - 05.2025
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Monitored patient's vital signs and initiated corrective action for adverse symptomatology.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Gathered entire medical histories and information related to patient's treatment procedure.
Occupational Health Nurse
Apostle Home Health
Friendswood, TX
08.2021 - 10.2022
- Oversaw maintenance of current occupational records for all employees.
- Fostered trust and communication among staff, social services, healthcare providers, and governmental agencies to support community initiatives.
- Adhered to ethical principles and standards to protect clients' confidential information.
- Advocated for clients by obtaining information regarding treatment options and clinical status.
- Assessed and prioritized employee needs in accordance with occupational protocols.
- Administered vaccines, conducted EKGs, and provided first aid to ensure patient health and safety.
- Facilitated CPR training sessions for employees and staff in collaboration with American Heart Association.
Registered Nurse PRN
Angels of Care Pediatrics
Houston, TX
08.2021 - 07.2022
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
- Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
Education
Ph.D. - Health Professions-Nursing Education
Bellarmine University
Louisville, KY06.2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas A & M University
Corpus Christi, TX05.2021
Master of Science - Human Resource Management
The University Of Texas At Tyler
Tyler, TX05.2009
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
Texas A&M Health Science Center
College Station, TX08.2006
Skills
- MediTech, CPN, Expanse EMR
- Epic EMR
- Case Management
- Wound Care Experience
- Pre Claim Review
- Medical Scheduling
- Kinnser CMS EMR
- Pediatrics/NICU experience
- Acute Care Hospital Experience
- Teaching/Preceptor Clinical Courses
- Admission and Discharge RN Experience
- Supervisory RN Experience
- IV, Labs, wound care, med surgery experience
- CHF, COPD, Diabetic Education
- Coordinating Pharmacy Internship
- Allied Health Educator
- CPR instructor
- BLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP
- Developing training programs
- Solis Ambulatory IV Infusion
- Medifusion 4000 syringe pump
- Elaris & Baxter IV pumps
- Med Surgical skills
- Infection control
- Accreditation Standards
- Complying with regulatory guidelines
- Geriatric & Pediatric Home Health Experience
- Adult Primary care and triage experience
Certification
- Texas State Board of Education Educator August 2007 to August 2024: Certified in Special Education K-12, All Subjects 4-8, Health K-12, Health Science 8-12, Principal K-12, and Physical Education K-12.
- Texas State Board of Dental Examiners: Registered Dental Assistant
- Texas State Board of Pharmacy: Certified Pharmacy Technician
- Certified CPR Instructor: American Heart Association
- State of Texas Registered Nurse
Education and Training
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Timeline
PRN NICU Registered Nurse
Memorial Children’s Hospital
10.2025 - Current
Admission RN (PRN)
Living Hope Home Healthcare
10.2022 - 05.2025
RN Staff Nurse Pediatrics/NICU
HCA Houston Healthcare
10.2022 - Current
Occupational Health Nurse
Apostle Home Health
08.2021 - 10.2022
Registered Nurse PRN
Angels of Care Pediatrics
08.2021 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas A & M University
Master of Science - Human Resource Management
The University Of Texas At Tyler
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
Texas A&M Health Science Center
Ph.D. - Health Professions-Nursing Education
Bellarmine University