- Baking
- Enjoy hobbies that combine physical activity with outdoor exploration
- Volunteer Travel
- Volunteering
- Watching Movies and TV Shows
- Youth mentor, providing guidance and support to empower the next generation of leaders
- I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
- Cooking
NARDIA N. GUTHRIE
Katy,Texas
Summary
Practiced Care Plan Coordinator dedicated to timely and accurate completion of patient assessments, supporting development of comprehensive care plans. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team in monitoring progress and adjusting plans to achieve target results. Observes resident care, recommending opportunities for improvements. Diligent Caregiver focused on providing optimal support to clients through personalized assistance and care required to manage diverse medical conditions. Proficient in organizing medications, doctor appointments and personal activities. Caring, organized and friendly with excellent interpersonal skills. Goal-driven Healthcare Administration professional well-versed in recruiting, training and managing employees to provide exceptional resident services. Highly organized and hardworking with excellent planning and program management skills. Licensed in Texas, California, Minnesota and New York
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Care Coordinator
CHI Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center
03.2023 - Current
- Used company software and databases to maintain records of services performed and patient conditions.
- Managed patient caseloads effectively, ensuring timely follow-up and appropriate interventions.
- Developed strong relationships with community partners, facilitating referrals and collaboration on behalf of patients.
- Conducted regular evaluations of care plan effectiveness, making necessary adjustments based on feedback from patients and providers.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Monitored progress towards patient goals, adjusting care plans as needed to achieve desired results.
- Facilitated multi-disciplinary team meetings to ensure comprehensive care plans, enhancing patient outcomes.
Intensive Care Registered Nurse
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
01.2023 - Current
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to identify potential issues or complications in a timely manner, taking appropriate action to mitigate risks.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic tests and invasive procedures as needed while maintaining strict adherence to established safety guidelines.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and providing high-quality care in the ICU setting.
- Developed individualized patient-centered care plans that aligned with evidence-based practice standards.
- Educated patients about self-care management techniques such as nutrition guidance or therapeutic exercises for rehabilitation purposes.
PACU Registered Nurse
Ridgecrest Regional Hospital
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Enhanced patient safety by diligently monitoring vital signs and administering medications postsurgery.
- Reduced recovery times through effective pain management and close collaboration with the surgical team.
- Maintained accurate records of medication administration, vital signs monitoring, and other critical data points for proper evaluation of patients'' progress during recovery.
- Mentored new PACU nurses, sharing best practices for efficient patient turnover and discharge processes.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and maintaining open communication with patients and families.
PACU Registered Nurse
Honor Health Scottsdale Shea Medical Center
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Enhanced patient safety by diligently monitoring vital signs and administering medications postsurgery.
- Reduced recovery times through effective pain management and close collaboration with the surgical team.
- Maintained accurate records of medication administration, vital signs monitoring, and other critical data points for proper evaluation of patients'' progress during recovery.
- Mentored new PACU nurses, sharing best practices for efficient patient turnover and discharge processes.
Medical Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Memorial Hermann Hospital
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Facilitated timely wound care management, preventing complications such as infection or delayed healing.
- Responded rapidly to emergency situations such as cardiac arrests or respiratory distress events, applying critical thinking skills and expert knowledge to initiate life-saving interventions.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the Medical Intensive Care Unit by participating in quality improvement initiatives focused on reducing preventable errors or adverse events.
- Provided emotional support to patients and family members during difficult medical situations, fostering trust and rapport within the clinical setting.
Registered Nurse, PACU
MD Anderson Cancer Hospital
07.2021 - 12.2021
- Provided timely interventions to address airway management complications such as respiratory depression or obstruction in post-operative patients.
- Reduced complications by promptly identifying and addressing post-operative issues in PACU patients.
- Enhanced patient recovery by providing comprehensive post-anesthesia care and monitoring vital signs.
- Decreased medication errors by meticulously administering medications following proper protocols and verifying dosages.
- Prevented complications from anesthesia side effects such as nausea or vomiting using effective medication administration techniques.
Registered Nurse
Houston Methodist West
02.2020 - 06.2021
- 34 Bed PACU – Recovered patients undergoing Robotic, General, Neuro, Orthopaedic, Breast, Plastic, Laser, Eye, and Gynaecologic surgery both inpatient and outpatient
- Performed post patient assessment, review of history, discharge planning, and review of diagnostic studies with appropriate follow through and physician consultation
- Managed post-operative pain and surgical sites
- Assessed and prepared patients/families/significant others for discharge
- Provided timely interventions to address airway management complications such as respiratory depression or obstruction in post-operative patients.
- Reduced complications by promptly identifying and addressing post-operative issues in PACU patients.
- Enhanced patient recovery by providing comprehensive post-anesthesia care and monitoring vital signs.
Registered Nurse
LBJ Hospital
07.2019 - 02.2020
- 24 Bed Medical Surgical ICU: caring for mechanically intubated pts on vasoactive drips; mainly fresh surgical patients
- Assisted surgeons during bedside procedures such as central line insertions or tracheostomies, ensuring proper set-up and maintenance of aseptic technique.
- Facilitated smooth transitions from the ICU to lower acuity units by ensuring effective communication among healthcare providers during handoffs.
- Managed ventilator care for critically ill patients, ensuring optimal settings to maintain adequate oxygenation levels while minimizing risk of barotrauma or lung injury.
- Reduced recovery time for surgical ICU patients by providing comprehensive post-operative care, including pain management and wound care.
- Mentored new nursing staff in the Surgical ICU, providing guidance on best practices for patient care, documentation, and effective communication within the team.
Registered Nurse
Texas Children’s Hospital
04.2018 - 04.2019
- Consult and coordinate with health care team members
- Monitors patient’s vital signs, such as blood pressure, breathing and heart rate, and initiates corrective action whenever the patient displays adverse symptomatology
- Follows continuous cardiac and respiratory monitor readings, such as EKG tracings, O2 stats, CVP/arterial line waveforms, if applicable, and reports any observed changes
- Tracks urine output, Changes dressings, inserts catheters, starts IVs (both central venous & arterial)
- Maintained current knowledge of pediatric critical care nursing best practices through continuing education, professional conferences, and peer-reviewed literature.
- Served as an advocate for pediatric patients'' rights while respecting cultural diversity within the critical care environment.
Registered Nurse (Part time)
Chi St. Luke’s Baylor
09.2018 - 03.2019
- Neuro Intensive Care Unit
- Ventilated Patients
- Tracheostomy/Vented Patients
- Vasoactive management
- Critically ill patients
- Post-surgical management
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Registered Nurse
Methodist Dallas
12.2017 - 03.2018
- Responsible for continuous monitoring and assessment of assigned patients
- Maintained and recorded accurate and detailed flowsheet of patient's condition
- Reported any symptoms and changes in patient's condition
- Modified patient treatment plans as indicated by patient's condition
- Consulted and coordinated with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans in a dynamic critical care environment
- Ordered, interpreted, and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition
- Conducted neurological assessments at regular intervals, detecting subtle changes in clinical status that could signal worsening conditions or potential complications.
- Implemented evidence-based strategies to prevent pressure injuries in high-risk patients, reducing overall incidence rates on the unit.
Registered Nurse
Texas Health Resources
09.2017 - 11.2017
- Post op protocols and routines
- Drawing labs, in AM, pulling lines, pain management
- Post op CABGs, redrawing labs, frequent assessments, labile hemodynamics
- Insulin drips requiring q1hr and sometimes more frequent EKGs, vent weaning, pain management, up in AM, pulling art lines, SWANs, etc
- Central Line dressing changes, PICC line management
RN Critical Care II
Memorial Hermann Hospital
02.2017 - 09.2017
- The Neuro Intermediate Care Unit (NIMU) is a Level-I Trauma Center and Acute Brain Injury Center offering a total comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to caring for patients with severe neurological injuries
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Education
Master of Science - Healthcare Policy
Chamberlain University
Illinois City, IL01-2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of the West Indies
01.2012
Caribbean Examination Council Subjects -
St. Andrew High School for Girls
01.2003
Skills
- Case Management
- Documentation
- Patient Education
- Organizational Skills
- Medical terminology understanding
- Documentation proficiency
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Healthcare operations
- Goal Setting
- Policy Adherence
- Scheduling
References
Available upon Request
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Documented and resolved the issue of high length of stay which led to the decrease in patients with long stays and patients being discharged within their GMLOS.
- Collaborated with the Care Coordination team in the development of a new multidisciplinary rounds pilot.
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
Interests
Timeline
Care Coordinator
CHI Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center
03.2023 - Current
Intensive Care Registered Nurse
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
01.2023 - Current
PACU Registered Nurse
Ridgecrest Regional Hospital
08.2022 - 12.2022
PACU Registered Nurse
Honor Health Scottsdale Shea Medical Center
05.2022 - 08.2022
Medical Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Memorial Hermann Hospital
01.2022 - 05.2022
Registered Nurse, PACU
MD Anderson Cancer Hospital
07.2021 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse
Houston Methodist West
02.2020 - 06.2021
Registered Nurse
LBJ Hospital
07.2019 - 02.2020
Registered Nurse (Part time)
Chi St. Luke’s Baylor
09.2018 - 03.2019
Registered Nurse
Texas Children’s Hospital
04.2018 - 04.2019
Registered Nurse
Methodist Dallas
12.2017 - 03.2018
Registered Nurse
Texas Health Resources
09.2017 - 11.2017
RN Critical Care II
Memorial Hermann Hospital
02.2017 - 09.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of the West Indies
Caribbean Examination Council Subjects -
St. Andrew High School for Girls
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
Master of Science - Healthcare Policy
Chamberlain University
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