Nicole Kureska, RN BSN
Conroe,TX
Summary
Highly skilled and diligent nursing professional with extensive experience in IV infusion, surgical patient care, and perioperative services. Expert in establishing and managing intravenous access across diverse patient populations, including neonates, pediatric, and adult patients. Adept at ensuring patient safety, delivering compassionate care, and maintaining compliance with clinical standards. Reliable, team-oriented, and proficient in leveraging healthcare technology to optimize workflows and enhance patient outcomes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN PRN
Christus Spohn Hospital-Shoreline
09.2023 - Current
- Performed intravenous therapy procedures and monitored chest tubes.
- Monitored hemodynamic variances to identify signs of life-threatening complications.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Managed multiple priorities effectively within a high-stress environment, maintaining timely completion of tasks without compromising quality of care.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult periods of illness or loss.
RN – Epic Nursing Informatics Analyst – Anesthesia
Driscoll Children’s Hospital
11.2023 - Current
- Responsible for collaboration with Anesthesia end users to develop and design system modifications in the EHR
- Provide ongoing support to Anesthesia staff & OR staff
- Workstation mapping lead
- Device build & Integration lead
- Collaborates and troubleshoots with multiple teams, to ensure smooth workflow for anesthesia
- Develops new techniques to optimize workflow for anesthesia & OR staff
- Vent integration for cardiac anesthesia
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
Driscoll Children’s Hospital
04.2020 - 11.2023
- Excelled in IV initiation for patients across the lifespan, including neonates and high-acuity cases
- Provided perioperative care, ensuring proper documentation and aseptic environments to prevent surgical complications
- Assumed responsibility and accountability for the overall direction of non-professional operating room personnel
- Developed strong rapport with surgeons and other healthcare professionals to promote effective communication and collaboration within the operating room
- Ensured proper documentation of all relevant information during each stage of the surgical process for accurate record-keeping purposes
Lead Perioperative/PACU RN
Coastal Bend Pain Management
01.2018 - 03.2020
- Performed IV starts on all patients, ensuring successful and pain-minimized access for preoperative procedures
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses, demonstrating precise attention to dosage and reactions
- Transitioned anesthesia records from paper to electronic formats by collaborating with EHR build teams
- Developed and implemented policies for clinical operations to improve patient care and compliance
RN
Corpus Christi Medical Center (Northshore Emergency Center)
10.2017 - 01.2018
- Provided expert IV access for patients across all acuity levels, ensuring rapid and accurate interventions in emergency settings
- Administered medications via IV, oral, and intramuscular routes while monitoring for adverse reactions
- Conducted thorough patient assessments and collaborated with physicians to implement timely care plans
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
American Sentinel University
Aurora, CO01-2020
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Del Mar College
Corpus Christi05-2017
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Del Mar College
Corpus Christi, TX05-2017
Skills
IV Cannulation and Maintenance (Neonates to Adults)
Intravenous Medication Administration
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Sterile Technique and Infection Control
Preoperative and Postoperative Patient Care
EMR Systems: EPIC (Certified)
Clinical Judgement and Critical Thinking
Certification
Registered Nurse License
#923657
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Exp. 11/2025
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Exp. 10/31/2026
Basic Life Support (BLS) Exp. 11/2025
EPIC Anesthesia Certified
Timeline
RN – Epic Nursing Informatics Analyst – Anesthesia
Driscoll Children’s Hospital
11.2023 - Current
RN PRN
Christus Spohn Hospital-Shoreline
09.2023 - Current
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
Driscoll Children’s Hospital
04.2020 - 11.2023
Lead Perioperative/PACU RN
Coastal Bend Pain Management
01.2018 - 03.2020
RN
Corpus Christi Medical Center (Northshore Emergency Center)
10.2017 - 01.2018
Registered Nurse License
#923657
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Exp. 11/2025
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Exp. 10/31/2026
Basic Life Support (BLS) Exp. 11/2025
EPIC Anesthesia Certified
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
American Sentinel University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Del Mar College
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Del Mar College
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