Michaela Walker
Killeen,Texas
Summary
Passionate about transferring current skills into pediatric care practice. Nursing professional with more than two years of experience and passion for providing highest quality of orthopedic and adult medical-surgical patient care. Compassionate and empathetic advocate for patients and families. Skillfully assesses health status, develops diagnoses and manages care for patients with acute and chronic concerns.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse
AdventHealth Central Texas
02.2022 - 05.2024
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Professional Excellence Program
- Charge Nurse
- Float Nurse (Progressive Care Unit, Cardiac Care Unit, Labor & Delivery Unit)
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills while juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Acted as a patient advocate, ensuring their needs were met and their rights protected throughout their healthcare journey.
Nursing Student
Central Texas College
01.2019 - 05.2021
- Supported nursing staff by performing routine tasks such as taking vitals, administering medications, and documenting patient information.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Reported abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to RN.
- Participated in clinical rotations across various departments for well-rounded exposure to diverse nursing practices (Medical surgical, Pediatrics/Obstetrics, Long-Term, Care, and Mental Health)
- Participated in skills lab simulations to further develop nursing skills.
- Bathed, changed and fed patients suffering from discomfort, ailments and disabilities to provide extra assistance and care.
- Actively sought feedback from nursing staff and incorporated constructive criticism into personal practice for continuous improvement and professional growth.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Texas A&M University - Central Texas
Killeen, TX12.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Central Texas College
05.2021
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
College of Coastal Georgia
Brunswick, GADiploma -
Liberty County High School
05.2016
Skills
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living
- Family Education
- Direct Patient Care
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient Education
- Surgical Nursing
- Compassionate and Caring
- Infection Control
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), Texas
- Basic Life Support, American Heart Association, Killeen, Texas, 01/2019-present
- PALS, 02/2022-present
Timeline
Staff Nurse
AdventHealth Central Texas
02.2022 - 05.2024
Nursing Student
Central Texas College
01.2019 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Texas A&M University - Central Texas
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Central Texas College
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
College of Coastal Georgia
Diploma -
Liberty County High School