Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Languages
Timeline
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Laurel Houston

Austin,TX

Summary

Dedicated Registered Nurse with expertise in labor and delivery. Proficient in patient assessments, medication administration, and staff mentorship, committed to enhancing patient outcomes and fostering a collaborative healthcare environment.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery

Austin Market Float Pool, HCA
Austin, TX
08.2022 - Current
  • Conduct comprehensive assessments of laboring patients to monitor health status and progress.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans for expectant mothers.
  • Administer medications and monitored patient responses to ensure safety and efficacy during labor.
  • Educate patients and families on childbirth processes, pain management options, and postpartum care.
  • Mentor junior nurses in labor and delivery protocols, fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Maintain high level professionalism, skills and competencies to care for intrapartum, triage, antepartum, and postpartum women and their neonates.

Registered Nurse, Supervisor, Charge Nurse

North Austin Medical Center, HCA
Austin, TX
08.2007 - 08.2022
  • Supervised nursing staff to ensure compliance with healthcare standards and protocols.
  • Implemented workflow improvements, enhancing patient care delivery and operational efficiency.
  • Coordinated interdisciplinary team debriefs to discuss patient outcomes and address care challenges.
  • Addressed patient concerns promptly by investigating issues thoroughly and collaborating with appropriate personnel to resolve problems efficiently.
  • Mentored new nurses, providing guidance on best practices and professional development opportunities.
  • Mentored junior nurses in clinical decision-making skills, fostering their professional growth and development.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
05-2019

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Austin Community College
Austin, TX
12-2001

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient assessments
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Nursing staff leadership
  • FLUENT IN Medical Spanish
  • Precepting

Accomplishments

    St David's Leadership Academy Graduate

Certification

Licensed Registered Nurse specializing in Labor and Delivery -24yrs

NCC certified in Inpatient Obstetric Nursing and EFM;

ACLS,

BLS,

NRP,

NIHSS stoke scale certification

Languages

Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery

Austin Market Float Pool, HCA
08.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse, Supervisor, Charge Nurse

North Austin Medical Center, HCA
08.2007 - 08.2022

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Western Governors University

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Austin Community College
Laurel Houston