MARY JANE MIKI NAKA, BSN, RN, CCRN.
Houston,Texas
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care. Skilled in assessing neurological status, implementing critical interventions and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes. Committed to ongoing education and staying abreast of advancements in intensive care. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Neurosurgical ICU
Harris Health Ben Taub Hospital
07.2022 - Current
-Assistance with bedside intubation, Bronchoscopy, chest tube placement, Artline placement, External ventricular drain placement and Phenobarbital coma induction.
-Provide expert care to adult patients during immediate post operative periods while utilizing advance hemodynamic diagnostic tests and medication administration.
-Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
-Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
-Prepare equipment for emergency bedside procedures.
-Serve as a new hire and student preceptor.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas Health Science Center Houston
Houston, TX05.2022
No Degree - Nursing Prequisites
Houston Community College
Houston, TX07.2020
Skills
-Post craniotomy and craniectomy recovery management
-External ventricular drain management
-Neurogenic shock management
-Hemodynamic monitoring
-Ventilator management
Honors and awards
-Honor List UThealth Cizik School of Nursing.
-Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Honor Society.
License and Certifications
Registered Nurse: TX Board of Nursing: Expires 12/31/2024
Critical Care Nursing Certification (CCRN): 8/31/2026
National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification: 9/12/2024
Advance Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS): 11/29/2024
Basic Life Support (BLS): 6/2024
Memberships and Committees
-American Associate of Critical Care Nurses. (AACN)
-Restraints taskforce Committee Harris Health system.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Neurosurgical ICU
Harris Health Ben Taub Hospital
07.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas Health Science Center Houston
No Degree - Nursing Prequisites
Houston Community College