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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
Phoenix, Az
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
Kingman, Az
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, Mo
08.2022

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
2014

Associate of Science - Nursing

Mohave Community College
Bullhead City, Az
05.2007

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
Natasha Deebes Howard