Natasha Deebes Howard
Bullhead City,AZ
Summary
Caring Nurse with 15 years of experience in predominantly critical care and a dedication to best-in-class patient services through effective critical care planning and management. Trained in multiple modalities and designing individualized care plans for patient success. Proven leader with great multitasking skills and a fantastic eye for detail.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Intensive Care Unit
Honor Health
06.2022 - Current
- 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.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Registered Nurse in Critical Care Unit
Kingman Regional Medical Center
06.2010 - 06.2022
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tubes.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
Education
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Maryville University
St. Louis, Mo08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mohave Community College
Bullhead City, Az05.2007
Skills
- Medical Histories and Assessments
- Healthcare Team Collaboration
- Active Listening
- Treatment Plan Creation and Revision
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Family Advocacy
Affiliations
American Psychiatric Nurses Association
The Neuroeducation Institute
Timeline
Registered Nurse Intensive Care Unit
Honor Health
06.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse in Critical Care Unit
Kingman Regional Medical Center
06.2010 - 06.2022
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Maryville University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mohave Community College
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