Monique Howard,RN,BSN
Registered Nurse
Tulsa,OK
Summary
Versatile Registered Nurse with 16+ years of progressive LPN and RN experience across surgical services, dialysis, home health, and acute care settings. Strong clinical judgment with hands-on expertise in perioperative care, patient assessment, chronic disease management, and evidence-based practice. Technically proficient with Epic, Cerner, eMAR, and emerging healthcare technologies, with growing interest in informatics and telehealth. Recognized for exceptional communication, patient advocacy, and the ability to deliver safe, compassionate care in high-pressure and rapidly changing environments. Dedicated to improving patient outcomes, supporting interdisciplinary teamwork, and adapting nursing practice to meet the evolving needs of healthcare.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Davita Dialysis
Tulsa, OK
09.2024 - 02.2026
- Performed accurate documentation of all assessments, treatments, and interventions in accordance with facility policies and procedures.
- Monitored vital signs before, during, and after dialysis treatments to ensure safety of patients.
- Communicated effectively with physicians regarding patient status updates and changes in condition.
RN Circulator
Hillcrest Hospital
Tulsa, OK
01.2024 - 09.2024
- Monitored medication administration and ensured accurate documentation within EMR system.
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines to provide safe nursing care.
RN Circulator
Ascension St. John Hospital
Tulsa, OK
04.2023 - 12.2023
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines to provide safe nursing care.
- Facilitated effective communication between providers, nurses, and other disciplines involved in patient care.
LPN/Registered Nurse
Aveanna Home Health Care
06.2018 - 10.2023
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess complex situations, develop solutions, and implement interventions when needed.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to deliver quality care.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes and treatments administered.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Nursing
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater12-2025
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rose State College
Oklahoma City12-2022
Licensed Practical Nurse - undefined
Tulsa Tech
Tulsa, Oklahoma06-2006
Skills
- Circulator's duties: patient advocacy, time-outs, documentation
- Aseptic technique & sterile field maintenance
- Surgical counts for sponges, sharps, and instruments
- OR equipment setup (suction, electrocautery, power tools)
- Positioning patients safely for surgical procedures
- Collaboration with anesthesia, surgeons, and surgical techs
- Experience with general surgery
- Epic EHR
- Cerner EHR
- Accurate, concise electronic charting
- Vital signs, hemodynamic monitoring, and safety checks
- Chronic disease management (diabetes, respiratory, neurological)
- Hemodialysis administration
- Patient training
- Cultural history
- Lab result interpretation
- HIPAA compliance
- Blood pressure monitoring
- Adaptable Decision-making
- Vascular Access care
Accomplishments
- Surgical Preparation - Assisted in patient surgery preparation by administering proper medication, monitoring patients' conditions and charting abnormalities.
- Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
Certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Languages
English
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Davita Dialysis
09.2024 - 02.2026
RN Circulator
Hillcrest Hospital
01.2024 - 09.2024
RN Circulator
Ascension St. John Hospital
04.2023 - 12.2023
LPN/Registered Nurse
Aveanna Home Health Care
06.2018 - 10.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rose State College
Licensed Practical Nurse - undefined
Tulsa Tech
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Nursing
Oklahoma State University