Lorie Tibbits
Round Rock
Summary
To obtain a position where my management, education and knowledge can be applied to help others, and I can learn from my experiences.
Patient-oriented Nurse with 26 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with multiple specialties.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Endoscopy Nurse
St. David’s North Austin Medical Center
07.2023 - Current
- Circulate during endoscopy procedures for adults and pediatrics.
- Circulate for endoscopy procedures: colonoscopy, EGD, ERCP, EUS, etc.
- Maintain patient safety during above noted procedures.
- Assist physicians and anesthesia providers during procedures.
- Charge nurse on weekends.
- Maintain communication between physicians and clinical staff.
- On call as assigned.
Urgent Care Nurse
HCA Austin Diagnostic Clinic
09.2021 - 07.2023
- Room patients in an exam room
- Perform injections, dressing changes, assist nurse practitioners with procedures.
- Maintain communication between physicians and clinical staff.
- Maintain CBC machine and autoclave for department.
Cardiovascular Navigator
St. David’s Round Rock Hospital
04.2020 - 09.2021
- Created heart failure (HF) information folders, monitor patients admitted for HF, educate HF patients, maintain HF paperwork on each unit, works closely with floor nurses and cardiac rehab for follow-up care.
- Maintain Quality NCDR measures re: PCI & Atrial fibrillation. Maintain medical records for PCI patients.
- Circulate as RN in the Cath lab, monitor Cath lab procedures, and perform board runner duties when needed.
- Monitor STEMI tracking logs and procedures.
Pediatric High-tech Nurse
Thrive Skilled Pediatrics
10.2017 - 07.2020
- Total care of patients on ventilator and tracheostomy.
- Administer medications and feedings via g-tube.
Clinical Research Coordinator
Austin Heart, PA
05.2006 - 04.2020
- Managed Round Rock Research location for
- Perform cardiology related research trials in the office and in hospital departments: Cath lab, telemetry, ICU, ER.
- Consent patients, perform research visits, draw labs, perform physical exams, & manage medications.
- Educate coordinators regarding procedures and research protocols. Performed over 50 trials.
Clinical/Coumadin Nurse
Austin Heart, PA
10.2004 - 05.2006
- Triage phone calls, schedule procedures, adjust medications.
- Managed Coumadin clinic: perform INR checks, regulate Coumadin medication.
Education
Master’s degree of Science - Nursing
University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, Texas05-2026
Bachelor’s degree of Science - Nursing
University of Texas at Houston
Houston, Texas12-2019
Associate Degree - Nursing
Austin Community College
Austin, Texas08-2017
Licensed Vocational Nures Certificate - Nursing
Austin Community College
Austin, TX12-1999
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Compassionate and caring
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Strong clinical judgment
Teamwork and collaboration
Certification
- Texas State Board of Nurse Examiners, RN, #931895, Expires August 2027
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS). October 2025 – Present
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS) January 2025 – Present
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification (PALS) February 2026 - Present
- Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) September 2015 - Present
Timeline
Endoscopy Nurse
St. David’s North Austin Medical Center
07.2023 - Current
Urgent Care Nurse
HCA Austin Diagnostic Clinic
09.2021 - 07.2023
Cardiovascular Navigator
St. David’s Round Rock Hospital
04.2020 - 09.2021
Pediatric High-tech Nurse
Thrive Skilled Pediatrics
10.2017 - 07.2020
Clinical Research Coordinator
Austin Heart, PA
05.2006 - 04.2020
Clinical/Coumadin Nurse
Austin Heart, PA
10.2004 - 05.2006
Bachelor’s degree of Science - Nursing
University of Texas at Houston
Associate Degree - Nursing
Austin Community College
Master’s degree of Science - Nursing
University of Texas at Arlington
Licensed Vocational Nures Certificate - Nursing
Austin Community College