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Margje Damstra

Dallas,Tx

Summary

Adaptable medical professional demonstrating expertise and knowledge through 3 years in critical care nursing roles. Committed to leading highly effective teams to delivering exceptional patient care.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Rapid Response Nurse

Texas Health Dallas Presbyterian -ERT
07.2024 - Current
  • Improved patient outcomes through timely assessment, intervention, and evaluation of critical patients.
  • Coordinated care plans with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare providers for optimized patient outcomes.
  • Enhanced patient care by implementing rapid response protocols and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams in critical decision-making processes regarding appropriate interventions for complex medical cases.

PRN Charge Nurse

Texas Health Dallas Presbyterian-MICU
02.2023 - Current
  • Mentored and trained new nurses, ensuring they were well-prepared to provide high-quality care in critical situations.
  • Collaborated with physicians to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient interventions.
  • Facilitated code situations by quickly identifying deteriorating patients and alerting appropriate personnel for intervention measures.

Registered Nurse

Texas Health Dallas Presbyterian - MICU
02.2022 - Current
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action while building rapport with providers
  • Administered medications and treatment, including CRRT, to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options

Patient Care Technician

Texas Health Heart And Vascular Hospital - CVICU
09.2018 - 02.2022
  • Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
  • Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, Tx
12.2021

Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology -

University of Texas of the Permian Basin
Odessa, Tx
05.2017

Skills

  • Decision-Making
  • Mentoring and Coaching
  • Staff Supervision
  • Care Coordination
  • Team Leadership
  • Emergency Management
  • Emergency Response
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Licensces

RN, State of Texas, License #1058820                Expiration: July 2025

ACLS Certification                                                Expiration: September 2026

Timeline

Rapid Response Nurse

Texas Health Dallas Presbyterian -ERT
07.2024 - Current

PRN Charge Nurse

Texas Health Dallas Presbyterian-MICU
02.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse

Texas Health Dallas Presbyterian - MICU
02.2022 - Current

Patient Care Technician

Texas Health Heart And Vascular Hospital - CVICU
09.2018 - 02.2022

Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology -

University of Texas of the Permian Basin

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

University of Texas at Arlington
Margje Damstra