NICOLE CLAYBON
Grand Prairie
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse and Team Leader with a proven track record at Children's Health, recognized for driving quality improvement initiatives and enhancing patient safety. A Daisy Award winner, skilled in BLS/PALS and effective communication, I excel in mentoring staff and fostering collaborative care environments, ensuring optimal outcomes in high-acuity settings.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse/Team Leader
Children's Health
Dallas
09.2011 - Current
- Lead and support a high-acuity Emergency Department team, overseeing daily operations and managing numerous direct reports across nurses, techs, and support staff.
- Coordinate staffing, workflow, and resource allocation to ensure safe, efficient patient care in a fast-paced Level I trauma environment.
- Drive departmental quality improvement initiatives, including throughput optimization, patient experience, communication workflows, and clinical practice updates.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary leaders to develop, implement, and evaluate department goals aligned with hospital priorities and evidence-based practices.
- Mentor and coach staff through performance feedback, skill development, conflict resolution, and professional growth.
- Facilitate team communication, reinforce policy compliance, and promote shared accountability across roles (RNs, PCTs, HUCs, etc.).
- Identify system gaps and lead process-improvement workgroups focused on reducing delays, improving efficiency, and strengthening patient safety.
- Represent the ED during leadership meetings, contributing data-driven recommendations that support operational excellence and patient-centered care.
Registered Nurse-Emergency Department, PACU, Recovery
Cook's Children
Hurst
05.2013 - 02.2015
- Deliver post-anesthesia care to pediatric patients recovering from sedation, general anesthesia, and surgical procedures.
- Conduct continuous assessments of airway, breathing, circulation, neurologic status, and pain control throughout the recovery phase.
- Manage complex cases requiring ventilators, airway adjuncts, invasive lines, and high-risk medication administration.
- Provide safe and timely handoffs between OR teams, anesthesia, and inpatient units using structured communication tools.
- Educate patients and families on post-operative expectations, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Monitor for and intervene in post-operative complications, including airway compromise, hemodynamic instability, nausea/vomiting, and delayed emergence.
Registered Nurse-General Pediatrics
Children's Health
Dallas
01.2009 - 09.2011
- Performed head-to-toe assessments, monitored vital signs, and recognized early changes in patient status to escalate concerns appropriately.
- Administered medications, IV fluids, and treatments accurately while following hospital protocols and evidence-based practice.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams—including physicians, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and child life services—to support coordinated care plans.
- Educated patients and families on diagnoses, medications, discharge instructions, and home-care needs using clear, compassionate communication.
- Practiced strong time management by caring for multiple patients, prioritizing tasks, and maintaining thorough documentation in the EMR.
Education
Masters of Science - Nursing
Colorado Tech University
Colorado01-2025
Masters of Arts - Healthcare Administration
University of Arizona Global Campus
Arizona11-2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX01.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Tarrant County College
Fort Worth, TX09.2011
Skills
- BLS/PALS
- TNCC
- CPEN
- Daisy Award Winner
- D Magazine Nursing Excellence 2025
- SPN Poster/Podium Presentation 2024,2025, 2026
- Magnet Poster Presentation 2023, 2025
- ENA Poster Presentation 2025
- Poster Fair 2024, 2025 -Peer Choice Winner
- Contributing to a published study on timely antibiotic administration practices
Certification
- BLS, certified
- PALS, certified
- TNCC, certified
Enrollment
Enrolled, 2024
Timeline
Registered Nurse-Emergency Department, PACU, Recovery
Cook's Children
05.2013 - 02.2015
Registered Nurse/Team Leader
Children's Health
09.2011 - Current
Registered Nurse-General Pediatrics
Children's Health
01.2009 - 09.2011
Masters of Science - Nursing
Colorado Tech University
Masters of Arts - Healthcare Administration
University of Arizona Global Campus
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas at Arlington
Associate of Science - Nursing
Tarrant County College