Markeisha Patterson
Austin
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate licensed RN with a desire to utilize interpersonal, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills. Known for being hardworking, motivated, and a team player with a commitment to continuous learning and growth. Eager to expand knowledge and experiences while providing exceptional care to patients in need.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, MICU
Ascension Seton Medical Center
06.2023 - Current
- Delivered comprehensive, evidence-based nursing care to critically ill adult patients with complex medical conditions, including sepsis, ischemic & hemorrhagic stroke, multi-organ failure, ARDS, and post-cardiac arrest management.
- Managed advanced life-support interventions, including ventilators, vasoactive drips, central lines, hemodialysis lines, arterial lines, pulmonary artery catheters.
- Administered medications determined by patient condition via dobhoff/nasogastric tube, subcutaneous injection, intramuscular injection, IV push, PO, and IV titratable drips.
- Collaborated with physicians & interdisciplinary teams on patient clinical changes to develop and implement individualized care plans, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
- Provided rapid response and code blue support, utilizing ACLS protocols to stabilize deteriorating patients.
- Used compassion and culturally competent communication to educate patients and family members on the patient’s condition, treatment plans, procedures, and recovery expectations in a clear, non-technical manner.
- Precepted new graduate nurses and nursing students, fostering professional growth and ensuring adherence to ICU best practices.
Registered Nurse
Baylor Scott & White
01.2022 - 03.2023
- Planned and provided direct patient care to ICU and medical/surgical patients of lower acuity and higher acuity.
- Worked collaboratively and interdependently with physicians and colleagues to develop/implement a plan of care for optimal patient outcomes.
- Served as a clinical coach/preceptor for newly employed RNs and students.
- Created a compassionate, supportive, safe, and therapeutic environment for patients and families where their needs were identified and prioritized.
- Continuously improved nursing practice and work environment through participation in shared governance and decision-making processes such as Unit Practice Council.
Medical Clinic Intern
Student Health Clinic
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Obtained patient vital signs.
- Assisted Nurse Practitioner with taking patients medical history.
- Assisted a Registered Nurse with EKGs, wound dressings, and allergy injection prep.
- Interacted with patients for appointment scheduling and calling back into patient rooms.
- Performed patient check in and check out.
- Developed patient education materials/packets.
- Worked with Electronic Medical Records Systems.
- Faxed, filed, copied, shredded, and printed patient records and other documents.
Education
B.S. - NURSING
Concordia University
08-2021
B.S. - PUBLIC HEALTH
Sam Houston State University
05.2018
Skills
- Advanced hemodynamic monitoring including arterial lines, central venous pressure, and pulmonary artery catheters
- Mechanical ventilation management (invasive and non-invasive)
- Vasoactive and titratable IV drip administration (norepinephrine, vasopressin, epinephrine, phenylephrine, sedation)
- Continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) and acute dialysis modalities
- ACLS-certified code response (Code Blue), Post–cardiac arrest management and targeted temperature management (TTM)
- Stroke recognition and sepsis recognition with evidence-based protocol implementation
- Tracheostomy, chest tube, and complex drain management
- Advanced wound and pressure injury care
- End of life care
- Crisis management, critical thinking, and rapid decision-making
- Discharge coordination
- Infectious disease control
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association, Exp: 11/2026
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), American Heart Association, Exp: 9/2025
- Stroke Scale, National Institute of Health, Exp: 4/2026
- Identifying and Responding to Domestic Violence in Healthcare Settings, Certified 01/2018
Timeline
Registered Nurse, MICU
Ascension Seton Medical Center
06.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Baylor Scott & White
01.2022 - 03.2023
Medical Clinic Intern
Student Health Clinic
08.2017 - 05.2018
B.S. - PUBLIC HEALTH
Sam Houston State University
B.S. - NURSING
Concordia University
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