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Madison Kautzman

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with a progressive career history in psychiatric emergency and emergency care. Experienced in managing acute mental health crises, triaging high-acuity patients, and leading interdisciplinary collaboration in fast-paced environments. Proven leader and advocate for nursing excellence, with experience as a Magnet Champion and Unit-Based Council Co-Chair. Skilled at building trust with diverse populations and ensuring patient safety through culturally competent, evidence-based practices.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Psychiatric Registered Nurse

Parkland Hospital
07.2023 - Current
  • Built trust with patients from various cultural backgrounds through culturally competent care practices tailored to individual needs.
  • Ensured patient safety by closely monitoring behaviors, administering medications as prescribed, and intervening during incidents of aggression or self harm.
  • Enhanced treatment efficacy by collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive mental health care.
  • Served as Magnet Champion, promoting nursing excellence and evidence-based practices.
  • Co-Chair of Unit-Based Council: Led shared governance initiatives and quality improvements.

Emergency Room Nurse

UT Health East Texas
09.2021 - 05.2024
  • Monitored vital signs, conducted physical assessments and evaluated laboratory results for strategic care planning.
  • Educated patients and their families on condition management, treatment plans, and post-discharge care instructions.
  • Enhanced patient care by efficiently triaging and prioritizing emergency cases.

ER Licensed Vocational Nurse

Christus Trinity Mother Frances Hospital
07.2022 - 07.2023
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.

Education

Doctor of Nursing Practice - Psychiatric Mental Health (BSN To DNP)

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Lubbock, TX
12-2029

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Texas A&M International University
Laredo
12-2024

Associate of Science - Nursing

Tyler Junior College
Tyler
05-2023

Licensed Vocational Nurse Certificate -

Tyler Junior College
Tyler
08-2021

High School Diploma -

Grace Community High School
Tyler
05-2014

Skills

  • Direct patient care
  • Clinical documentation
  • Medication administration
  • Crisis intervention
  • De-escalation techniques
  • Safety planning
  • Multidisciplinary collaboration

Affiliations

  • APNA
  • Magnet Champion, Parkland Hospital
  • Co-Chair, Unit-Based Council, Parkland Psychiatric Emergency Department

Certification

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) – Current
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – Current
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – Current
  • SAMA (Satori Alternatives to Managing Aggression) – Current

Timeline

Psychiatric Registered Nurse

Parkland Hospital
07.2023 - Current

ER Licensed Vocational Nurse

Christus Trinity Mother Frances Hospital
07.2022 - 07.2023

Emergency Room Nurse

UT Health East Texas
09.2021 - 05.2024

Doctor of Nursing Practice - Psychiatric Mental Health (BSN To DNP)

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Texas A&M International University

Associate of Science - Nursing

Tyler Junior College

Licensed Vocational Nurse Certificate -

Tyler Junior College

High School Diploma -

Grace Community High School