Michelle Nixon
Registered Nurse
Spring,TX
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented Registered Nurse with expertise in assessment, triage, health education, and crisis management. Strong commitment to fostering a safe school environment by actively supporting student wellness and effectively managing health conditions. Proven ability to collaborate with parents and educational teams to ensure comprehensive care and promote overall student success. Dedicated to enhancing student health and well-being through proactive engagement and tailored health initiatives.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse II – Labor & Delivery
Houston Methodist
The Woodlands, TX
11.2022 - Current
- Provided comprehensive prenatal and postnatal care to patients in labor and delivery units.
- Triaged OBED patients and coordinated treatment for pregnancy-related complications.
- Educated patients on labor progression, pain management options, and newborn care practices.
- Delivered culturally competent care, modifying treatment plans based on patient response and clinical needs.
- Monitored fetal heart rates and maternal vital signs, ensuring timely interventions when necessary.
- Assisted physicians with cesarean sections, forceps deliveries, and vacuum extractions to ensure safe births for both mother and baby.
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
- Prevented infections by adhering to strict sterilization protocols during invasive procedures, including catheterizations and surgical assistance tasks.
Registered Nurse II – Labor & Delivery
HCA Houston Healthcare
Conroe, TX
10.2021 - 10.2022
- Delivered comprehensive care to laboring patients using fetal and maternal monitoring equipment.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal recovery outcomes.
- Provided pre-, intra-, and post-operative care for routine and emergent C-sections.
- Educated patients on labor, delivery, postpartum care, and newborn care.
- Transitioned and assessed newborns immediately post-delivery.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
Social Worker
Child Protective Services
Lakeport, CA
06.2016 - 04.2017
- Managed placement referrals and conducted thorough psychosocial evaluations of potential caregivers.
- Assessed family readiness and suitability through interviews, background checks, and lifestyle evaluations.
- Authored official reports and recommendations used by adoption workers and placement teams.
- Maintained organized documentation, responded to inquiries, and supported department operations.
- Conducted assessments to determine child safety and welfare needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Dominican University of California
San Rafael, CA12-2013
Skills
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Compassion and empathy
- Medication and IV administration
- Individualized healthcare plans
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN) — California & Texas, Expires May 2027
- BLS (Basic Life Support) — AHA, Expires June 2027
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) — AHA, Expires July 2027
- NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) — Expires October 2027
Timeline
Registered Nurse II – Labor & Delivery
Houston Methodist
11.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse II – Labor & Delivery
HCA Houston Healthcare
10.2021 - 10.2022
Social Worker
Child Protective Services
06.2016 - 04.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Dominican University of California