Hi, I’m
Lucky Hollingsworth
Austin,Texas
Summary
Dedicated and Compassionate Registered Nurse with over 20 years of experience in patient monitoring, complex problem solving, medication administration, discharge planning and care coordination. Proven ability to educate patients and families, ensuring adherence to treatment plans and promoting optimal health outcomes.
Overview
27
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Teddy Bear Pediatrics and Sleep MedicineCedar Park, Texas
Registered Nurse
01.2025 - 06.2025
Job overview
- Performed nursing assessments and collected patient medical histories to help determine proper diagnosis.
- Instructed patients and family members on medication and treatment instructions to promote adherence to guidelines.
- Prepared patient rooms for visits by cleaning, sanitizing equipment and stocking supplies.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact, and evaluate patient care plans.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors, and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
Child Neurology and Consultants of AustinAustin, Texas
Clinic Registered Nurse
04.2022 - 12.2024
Job overview
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Dell Children's Medical CenterAustin, Texas
RN Supervisor and Staff Nurse
07.1998 - 08.2021
Job overview
- Enforced organization policies and exercised non-biased judgment while leading nursing staff in fiscally sound patient care, recordkeeping and professional communication.
- Liaised between patients and families by providing health information and addressing questions and concerns.
- Observed and interpreted patients' symptoms, devised individualized care plans, delivered best and most suitable care and advice and communicated to nursing staff and physicians.
- Audited and completed charts, evaluations and medical forms.
- Demonstrated knowledge and clinical expertise to effectively supervise nursing activities and achieve optimal patient outcomes in hospital department and nursing home.
- Cultivated positive relationships with patients and families, addressed concerns or complaints, monitored patient satisfaction survey data and maintained confidentiality of patient information.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Explained policies, procedures and services to patients.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Established solid relations with leadership and staff by attending board meetings and coordinating interdepartmental information exchanges.
- Monitored inpatient bed use, facilities and staff to provide optimal use of resources.
- Maintained communication and transparency with governing boards, department heads and medical staff.
- Assessed need for additional staff, equipment and services based on historical data and seasonal trends.
- Coordinated work activities and scheduling of medical, nursing and physical plant staff.
- Directed, supervised and evaluated medical, clerical or maintenance personnel.
- Built work schedules and staff assignments, taking workload, space and equipment availability into consideration.
- Monitored patient vitals post-surgery, managed medical equipment, and administered medications and IVs.
- Treated and monitored wounds using liquid skin, sutures, and bandages.
- Evaluated patients to develop and update treatment plans while anticipating day-to-day needs.
- Transported patients to and from rooms and prepared for treatments according to individual specifications.
- Addressed rapid response and code situations by strategically organizing and delegating tasks.
- Communicated effectively with physicians and provided support during surgical procedures.
- Facilitated transition to home care by providing patients with continued care information and discharge instructions.
- Educated nursing students on proper care procedures and prioritization strategies.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and their families.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions, and enhance continuum of care.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Administered local, inhalation or intravenous anesthetics to patients undergoing procedures.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Education
Western Governors UniversitySalt Lake City, UT
Master of Science from Nursing Leadership And Management
10-2017
Midland CollegeMidland, Texas, TX
Associate of Science from Nursing
01-1996
Skills
- Setting up referrals/coordination of care
- Medication and IV placement and administration
- Patient monitoring with high level of autonomy
- IV and CVL drug therapy management
- Family education with culturally sensitive care
- Physical assessments/Complex Problem solving
- Infectious disease control
- Discharge coordination
- Documentation and charting
- Direct and indirect patient care
- Pediatric, oncology, GI, nursing
- Patient care planning and patient discharge
- Gastroenteral nutrition education
- Patient education and counseling
- Palliative and End of Life care experience
- Diabetes and nutrition education
Accomplishments
- Winner of multiple Daisy Awards at DCMC
Certification
- BLS/CPR certified
- PALS certified
- Certified Pediatric Oncology Nurse
Languages
English
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Teddy Bear Pediatrics and Sleep Medicine
01.2025 - 06.2025
Clinic Registered Nurse
Child Neurology and Consultants of Austin
04.2022 - 12.2024
RN Supervisor and Staff Nurse
Dell Children's Medical Center
07.1998 - 08.2021
Western Governors University
Master of Science from Nursing Leadership And Management
Midland College
Associate of Science from Nursing