Nicole Morales
Houston,TX
Summary
Experienced and compassionate Emergency Room Registered Nurse with 9 years of providing high-quality care in fast-paced, high-acuity environments. Skilled in crisis intervention, trauma stabilization, and psychiatric emergency management. Strong ability to connect with patients during vulnerable moments and deliver care with empathy, cultural sensitivity, and clinical precision.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Houston Methodist
07.2023 - Current
- Increased staff morale by serving as a resource for best practices and providing guidance on complex clinical issues when needed. Was nominated to serve as Shared Governance Secretary.
- Reduced hospital staffing challenges by providing reliable coverage across various locations.
- Sustained high standards of nursing care across multiple units through consistent adherence to evidence-based practices and ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Contributed to a positive work culture by serving as a mentor for new nurses and participating in shared governance initiatives within the organization.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Harris Health System-LBJ Hospital
03.2021 - 09.2023
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients presenting with diverse medical conditions in the Emergency Department.
- Reduced patient wait times by efficiently triaging patients based on acuity levels and prioritizing urgent cases.
- Optimized patient flow within the Emergency Department by collaborating with charge nurses in coordinating bed assignments and discharges according to capacity constraints.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Texas Children Hospital
02.2016 - 03.2021
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Student Nurse Intern
CHI St. Luke's Health - Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center
06.2015 - 12.2015
- Improved patient care by assisting Registered Nurses with daily tasks and procedures.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene requirements and monitored conditions to update nursing staff.
- Administered close patient care, checked vital signs, and monitored telemetry.
- Developed strong communication skills through frequent interaction with patients, families, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals involved in the care process.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Woman's University
Houston, TX12-2015
Skills
- Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN)
- Trauma nursing core course (TNCC)
- Pediatric advanced life support (PALS)
- Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Ultrasound Guided IV insertion
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Houston Methodist
07.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Harris Health System-LBJ Hospital
03.2021 - 09.2023
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Texas Children Hospital
02.2016 - 03.2021
Student Nurse Intern
CHI St. Luke's Health - Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center
06.2015 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Woman's University
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