Nickayla Locke
Navasota,TX
Summary
Healthcare professional with clinical training in family care, ready to contribute to patient-centered environments. Known for collaborative efforts and seamless adaptation to evolving healthcare needs. Proficient in patient assessment and treatment planning, with keen ability to foster trust and communication.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
That IV Girl
11.2024 - Current
- Provide intravenous fluids, vitamins, and medications safely to patients in their home setting.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of patient needs, enhancing quality of care delivery.
- Monitor patients condition and provide education based on individual needs.
Registered Nurse, Hospital Care at Home
Baylor Scott & White
10.2024 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop individualized care plans tailored to each patient's needs.
- Spend additional time at bedside assessing clinical and environmental needs and supporting an overall healing environment.
- Act as a key educator and provide ongoing support to patients and their families, ensuring they have the necessary resources and understanding to manage their care at home.
- Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care and optimize patient outcomes.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Christus Health
03.2023 - 09.2024
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and physician orders.
- Monitored patients' vital signs and implemented nursing interventions to ensure optimal care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and adjust individualized patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care instructions and health management strategies.
Travel Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Novant Health, Forsyth Medical Center
12.2022 - 02.2023
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Achieved high levels of patient satisfaction, providing compassionate care and effectively addressing patient concerns.
Travel Registered Nurse, CCU
Methodist Texsan Hospital
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Mentored junior nursing staff, providing guidance on clinical procedures and best practices in patient care.
- Evaluated workflow processes, identifying areas for improvement to enhance efficiency in patient services.
- Prevented complications in critical situations by promptly recognizing symptoms and initiating appropriate interventions.
Travel Registered Nurse
Ascension Seton Hays
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous administration and documentation of medications, treatments, and IV therapies.
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently managing multiple cases in high-stress environments.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Travel Registered Nurse
Methodist Stone Oak Rehab
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
- Increased patient comfort and support with empathetic communication and attentive bedside manner.
- Improved patient recovery by providing skilled post-operative care and closely monitoring progress.
Registered Nurse
Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital
10.2019 - 01.2022
- Specialization in bariatric and orthopedic post-surgical patients.
- Administered medications and treatments per established protocols, ensuring patient safety and compliance.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient conditions to physicians promptly.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment regimens.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Texas Medical Branch
Galveston, TX12-2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas Medical Branch
Galveston, TX08-2019
Bachelor of Science - Health
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX12-2017
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Clinical reasoning
- Immunization administration
- Health promotion
- Telehealth proficiency
- Chronic disease management
- Medical referral management
- Ethical practice
- Medical charting
- Disease prevention
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse - since 2019
- NIHSS
- ACLS/BLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
That IV Girl
11.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Hospital Care at Home
Baylor Scott & White
10.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Christus Health
03.2023 - 09.2024
Travel Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Novant Health, Forsyth Medical Center
12.2022 - 02.2023
Travel Registered Nurse, CCU
Methodist Texsan Hospital
08.2022 - 11.2022
Travel Registered Nurse
Ascension Seton Hays
05.2022 - 08.2022
Travel Registered Nurse
Methodist Stone Oak Rehab
01.2022 - 04.2022
Registered Nurse
Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital
10.2019 - 01.2022
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Texas Medical Branch
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas Medical Branch
Bachelor of Science - Health
Texas A&M University
Daisy Award 2025
Recognized for providing exemplary individualized care to patient the inpatient care setting.