Maresah Harris
Cypress,TX
Summary
Diligent nursing professional with demonstrated success in patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Education
No Degree - Aesthetic Injections
National Laser Institute
Dallas, TX03.2023
Master of Science - Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ06.2022
BSN - Nursing
University of Incarnate Word
San Antonio, TX05.2014
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
San Antonio College
San Antonio, TX12.2008
Certificate of Vocational Nursing - LVN
St. Philip's College
San Antonio, TX12.2005
Certificate of Surgical Technology - Surgical Technology
Academy of Health Sciences At Fort Sam Houston
San Antonio, TX04.2002
Work History
Per Diem RN PACU, MS/TELE, ICU, TRAUMA ICU
HCA-HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
07.2018 - Current
- Promoted quality of care by adhering to industry standards and measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and benchmarks.
- Collaborated with patients and healthcare teams to assess, plan, implement and evaluate custom care plans for each individual.
- Evaluated cardio-respiratory systems for deviations, providing appropriate treatment as necessary.
- Performed flawless autonomous practice consistent with evidence-based standards and patient care considerations.
- Assessed and identified individual patient educational needs, removing barriers to learning and supporting comprehensive progress.
- Supported healthy working environment, adhering to patient safety protocol, complying with hospital policies and maintaining situational awareness.
- Kept meticulous charting notes regarding patient assessments and medications, later transferring information into records management system.
ICU RN Covid Contract
Opelousas General Hospital
12.2021 - 07.2022
- Provide patient care, perform assessments, and interventions a 16-bed ICU unit for critically ill and post-surgical patients
- Assessed patients’ condition, notified physicians of clinical changes as well as prepared and implemented patient care plans
- Monitor vital signs, adequacy of ventilation, and levels of consciousness and pain
- Administer medications as determined by patient’s condition ( IV, Sub-Q, etc.)
- Communicate patient’s condition to family members in a compassionate and non-technical manner.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
ICU RN Contract
Memorial Hermann Katy
06.2021 - 11.2021
- Provide patient care, perform assessments, and interventions at a 10-bed ICU unit for critically ill and post-surgical patients
- Assessed patients’ condition, notified physicians of clinical changes as well as prepared and implemented patient care plans
- Monitor vital signs, adequacy of ventilation, and levels of consciousness and pain
- Administer medications as determined by patient’s condition ( IV, Sub-Q, etc.)
- Communicate patient’s condition to family members in a compassionate and non-technical manner
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions
Covid 19 ICU RN
Kaweah Delta Medical center
01.2021 - 03.2021
- Provide patient care, perform assessments, and interventions at a 41-bed ICU unit for critically ill and post-surgical patients
- Assessed patients’ condition, notified physicians of clinical changes as well as prepared and implemented patient care plans
- Monitor vital signs, adequacy of ventilation, and levels of consciousness and pain
- Administer medications as determined by patient’s condition ( IV, Sub-Q, etc.)
- Communicate patient’s condition to family members in a compassionate and non-technical manner.
Crisis Response RN - ICU Contract
Christus Santa Rosa New
06.2020 - 12.2020
- Covid-19 unit Provide patient care, perform assessments, and interventions at a 14-bed ICU unit for critically ill and post-surgical patients
- Assessed patients’ condition, notified physicians of clinical changes as well as prepared and implemented patient care plans
- Monitor vital signs, adequacy of ventilation, and levels of consciousness and pain
- Administer medications as determined by patient’s condition ( IV, Sub-Q, etc.)
- Communicate patient’s condition to family members in a compassionate and non-technical manner.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads
RN Pre-op/PACU
Texas Orthopedics Hospital
09.2019 - 05.2020
- Assess, instruct & prepare patients prior to surgery, Ensure that operative and informed consents are signed and correct , Take and record vital statistics of patients to ensure readiness for surgical procedure, Initiate IVs and ensure patients are informed about procedure , Assess patients’ post-operative condition, Monitor vital signs and other measurements of progress, meeting discharge criteria, Log all findings in patient files, Answer patient questions and ensure patient comfort, Monitor patients for condition changes, reporting any changes to physician, Perform intervention duties during post-operative emergencies
RN Pre-Op
Texas Children’s Hospital Pavilion, PACU
05.2018 - 05.2020
- Assess, instruct & prepare patients prior to surgery, Ensure that operative and informed consents are signed and correct , Take and record vital statistics of patients to ensure readiness for surgical procedure, Initiate IVs and ensure patients are informed about procedure , Assess patients’ post-operative condition, Monitor vital signs and other measurements of progress, meeting discharge criteria, Log all findings in patient files, Answer patient questions and ensure patient comfort, Monitor patients for condition changes, reporting any changes to physician, Perform intervention duties during post-operative emergencies
RN OBGYN
Harris Health System
05.2016 - 05.2018
- Obtaining patient’s vital signs, getting patient’s medical history, recording concerns or symptoms and providing assistance regarding the patient’s queries and concerns
- Assist on procedures in medical testing such as STD and pregnancy testing, obtaining medical histories and helping in educating patients about health concerns, birth control, sexually transmitted diseases and pre-natal care
- Take specimens and samples in order to assist in various gynecological exams.
RN Neuro ICU
Memorial Hermann Hospital
03.2014 - 02.2017
- Responsible for collaborating with the physician and healthcare team in delivery of patient care, utilizing the nursing process to facilitate the delivery of patient care
- Uses the NIH stroke scale to assess stroke patients
- Assessment of patients with altered mental status, stroke patients and all neurological issues, etc.
RN spinal cord
Audie Murphy VA Hospital
07.2012 - 02.2014
- Demonstrate competence in patient assessment for individuals with constantly changing conditions and complex diagnoses requiring specialized nursing care
- Knowledge and ability to recognize life-threatening arrhythmias and respond with appropriate emergency drugs
- Demonstrate ability to be self-directive, and able to implement and guide staff through emergency situations
- Demonstrate ability to learn numerous skills in operating computerized equipment necessary for the efficient and effective care of the patient
- Demonstrate ability to accurately perform, document, and evaluate nursing care interventions and patient responses at a rapid pace
- Ability to successfully collaborate with all members of the interdisciplinary treatment team
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Demonstrate ability to teach patients and patients’ significant other aspects of pre-, intra-,and post- procedure/treatment care.
RN Private Duty
Adaptive Health Services
07.2011 - 12.2012
- Provide patient care to pediatric patients in home setting
- Duties consist of tracheostomy care, administration of medications through central line IV, and administration of medications through gastrostomy tube, nebulizer treatments, nasal and oral suctioning, etc.
GN ICU-intern
Methodist Healthcare
01.2009 - 04.2009
- 16-week program including classroom training and unit training with ICU RN on the Med/Surg ICU
- ACLS and Basic EKG training obtained
Skills
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Flexible & Adaptable
- Collaboration
- Conflict Resolution
- Self-motivated professional
- Excellent work ethic
- Responsible
- Decision Making
- Active Listening
Certification
BLS
ACLS
Timeline
ICU RN Covid Contract
Opelousas General Hospital
12.2021 - 07.2022
ICU RN Contract
Memorial Hermann Katy
06.2021 - 11.2021
Covid 19 ICU RN
Kaweah Delta Medical center
01.2021 - 03.2021
Crisis Response RN - ICU Contract
Christus Santa Rosa New
06.2020 - 12.2020
RN Pre-op/PACU
Texas Orthopedics Hospital
09.2019 - 05.2020
Per Diem RN PACU, MS/TELE, ICU, TRAUMA ICU
HCA-HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
07.2018 - Current
RN Pre-Op
Texas Children’s Hospital Pavilion, PACU
05.2018 - 05.2020
RN OBGYN
Harris Health System
05.2016 - 05.2018
RN Neuro ICU
Memorial Hermann Hospital
03.2014 - 02.2017
RN spinal cord
Audie Murphy VA Hospital
07.2012 - 02.2014
RN Private Duty
Adaptive Health Services
07.2011 - 12.2012
GN ICU-intern
Methodist Healthcare
01.2009 - 04.2009
No Degree - Aesthetic Injections
National Laser Institute
Master of Science - Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Grand Canyon University
BSN - Nursing
University of Incarnate Word
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
San Antonio College
Certificate of Vocational Nursing - LVN
St. Philip's College
Certificate of Surgical Technology - Surgical Technology
Academy of Health Sciences At Fort Sam Houston
BLS
ACLS
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