Michele Watts
Stephenville,TX
Summary
Experienced pediatric nurse pursuing Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner degree and seeking pediatric preceptor to provided a high-quality, compassionate clinical experience.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
RN IV, LACTATION CONSULTANT
TEXAS HEALTH RESOURCES
08.2017 - Current
- Improve patient outcomes by providing high-quality lactation care and support using current evidence-based practices in both the inpatient and outpatient setting.
- Maintain Texas 10 Step designation and assist with maintaining levels of care designation for the newborn nursery.
- Provide prenatal education through Prepared Childbirth and Breastfeeding classes.
- Collaborate with providers to by sitting on both the OB/GYN and Pediatric/Newborn quality committees.
- The unit was closed from 9/2019-5/2021. Maintained employment with THR through the Centralized Staffing Office.
RN IV, CSO
TEXAS HEALTH RESOURCES
09.2019 - 08.2020
- Functioned as a Mother/Baby nurse through the float/pool department at Texas Health Resources.
- Provided care to post-partum patients and their newborn.
- Educate patients on post-partum care as well as newborn care.
RN II, WOMENS SERVICES
TEXAS HEALTH RESOURCES STEPHENVILLE
05.2016 - 08.2017
- Served as labor and delivery, mother/baby, nursery and/or gynecological nurse based on daily assignment.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
RN II, PACU
LAKE GRANBURY MEDICAL CENTER
07.2015 - 05.2016
- Served as PACU nurse
- Collaborated with surgeon and anesthesia provider to ensure patiently safely recovered from procedure and anesthesia.
- Provided education to patient and caregiver regarding post-procedure and post-anesthesia care.
RN II, INPATIENT CARDIOLOGY
CHILDRENS HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER DALLS
02.2002 - 07.2015
- 2/2002- 3/2006 (FT); 3/2010-11/2012 (FT); 2/2015-7/2015 (PRN)
- Served as RN on busy inpatient cardiology unit
- Served as relief charge nurse
- Served as a preceptor
- Worked with patients on ventricular assist devices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Educated caregivers and patients on cardiac condition, medication and medical equipment.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
RN, SCHOOL NURSE
BIRDVILLE ISD
09.2013 - 06.2015
- Served as school nurse on elementary campus (Pre-K-5th).
- Maintained health records, immunization compliance, in school medication compliance and state screenings.
- Ensured chronic conditions were appropriately accommodated and ensured all who came in contact with child were educated on condition and accomodations.
- Coordinated AED program on assigned campus.
RN, SCHOOL NURSE
EAGLE MOUNTAIN/SAGINAW ISD
11.2012 - 08.2013
- Served as school nurse on elementary campus (Pre-K-5th).
- Maintained health records, immunization compliance, in school medication compliance and state screenings.
- Ensured chronic conditions were appropriately accommodated and ensured all who came in contact with child were educated on condition and accomodations.
- Coordinated AED program on assigned campus.
RN, CARDIOLOGY CLINIC
COOK CHILDREN'S PHYSICIAN NETWORK
03.2006 - 03.2010
- Served as RN in outpatient pediatric cardiology clinic.
- Performed stress tests and EKGs.
- Initiated cardiac monitoring and provided education to patient and caregiver.
- Managed phone calls, medication refill requests and referrals for further testing/procedures/specialists.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory agencies.
Education
MSN - Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON
12.2024
BSN - Nursing
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON
12.2001
Skills
- Registered Nurse
- Basic Life Support
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program
- International Board Certified Lactation Consultant
Timeline
RN IV, CSO
TEXAS HEALTH RESOURCES
09.2019 - 08.2020
RN IV, LACTATION CONSULTANT
TEXAS HEALTH RESOURCES
08.2017 - Current
RN II, WOMENS SERVICES
TEXAS HEALTH RESOURCES STEPHENVILLE
05.2016 - 08.2017
RN II, PACU
LAKE GRANBURY MEDICAL CENTER
07.2015 - 05.2016
RN, SCHOOL NURSE
BIRDVILLE ISD
09.2013 - 06.2015
RN, SCHOOL NURSE
EAGLE MOUNTAIN/SAGINAW ISD
11.2012 - 08.2013
RN, CARDIOLOGY CLINIC
COOK CHILDREN'S PHYSICIAN NETWORK
03.2006 - 03.2010
RN II, INPATIENT CARDIOLOGY
CHILDRENS HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER DALLS
02.2002 - 07.2015
MSN - Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON
BSN - Nursing
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON
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