Nina Winters
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Registered Nurse with extensive ICU and leadership experience, specializing in the care of high-acuity, medically complex patients requiring continuous monitoring, rapid clinical assessment, and timely intervention. Experienced in managing patients immediately following surgical and procedural interventions, including cardiac and neurological cases, with a strong foundation in hemodynamic monitoring, airway management, pain control, and recognition of postoperative complications. Leadership experience as charge nurse/house supervisor with proven strengths in team coordination, patient flow, interdisciplinary collaboration, escalation management, and maintaining patient safety in fast-paced acute care environments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse (Local Contract)
PAM Health Specialty Hospital
San Antonio, TX
04.2025 - 11.2025
- Coordinated care for high-acuity patients, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe transitions across care settings
- Served as House Supervisor, overseeing hospital operations, patient flow, and resource allocation
- Acted as Code Blue/Rapid Response lead, ensuring timely interventions and team coordination
- Responded quickly and effectively to any urgent or emergent situations that arose in the ICU unit
- Cared for critically ill patients in the ICU
- Maintained accurate patient records in electronic health records
- Educated patients on treatment plans and follow-up procedures.
- Handled incoming calls, addressing patient needs and concerns promptly.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient support services
- Coordinated patient care services with the medical team to ensure quality and timely delivery of care.
Registered Nurse
St. Luke's Baptist Hospital
San Antonio, TX
11.2023 - 04.2025
- Educated patients and families on disease management and post-discharge expectations
- Charge Nurse. Supervised nursing staff to ensure quality patient care and adherence to protocols.
- Administered medications and managed pain control effectively.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure smooth transitions.
- Administered blood products as ordered by physician following established protocols.
- Assisted with intubations and extubations.
- Managed IV lines and administered medications as prescribed by physician.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Registered Nurse (Local Travel Contract)
Travel Resource Associates
San Antonio, TX
02.2022 - 09.2023
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care to patients and families in home settings.
- Assessed patient needs and developed individualized care plans for optimal comfort.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Educated families on patient care techniques and hospice resources available.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient support.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to provide continuity of care.
Registered Nurse
St. Luke's Baptist Hospital
San Antonio, TX
10.2020 - 12.2021
- Delivered patient-centered care using the nursing process, monitoring and responding to clinical changes
- Initiated and managed therapies while supporting care planning and patient education
- Administer medications and monitor patient responses consistently.
- Perform clinical procedures such as wound care and IV therapy effectively.
- Served as preceptor, mentoring new nurses and promoting coordinated care delivery
Referral Coordinator/Marketing Manager/Physical Therapy Aide
Snowden Orthopedic and Occupational Rehabilitation
San Antonio, Texas
08.2007 - 05.2019
- Managed scheduling of appointments and follow-up communications for patients.
- Verified insurance information and obtained necessary pre-authorizations for treatments.
- Coordinated outpatient therapy referrals and streamlined intake, scheduling, and insurance processes
- Developed referral relationships to increase clinic visibility and patient volume
- Assisted physical therapy with therapeutic exercises and mobility training to improve patient outcomes
Education
A.A.S. - Nursing
Baptist School of Health Professions
San Antonio, TXBSN -
University of Texas Arlington
Arlington, TXMSN -
University of Texas Arlington
Arlington, TXSkills
Patient Advocacy
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Documentation & Care Planning Communication Time Management
- Leadership skills
- Ventilator support
- Telemetry monitoring
- Critical care
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), 1013192
- BLS Certification
- ALS Certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse (Local Contract)
PAM Health Specialty Hospital
04.2025 - 11.2025
Registered Nurse
St. Luke's Baptist Hospital
11.2023 - 04.2025
Registered Nurse (Local Travel Contract)
Travel Resource Associates
02.2022 - 09.2023
Registered Nurse
St. Luke's Baptist Hospital
10.2020 - 12.2021
Referral Coordinator/Marketing Manager/Physical Therapy Aide
Snowden Orthopedic and Occupational Rehabilitation
08.2007 - 05.2019
A.A.S. - Nursing
Baptist School of Health Professions
BSN -
University of Texas Arlington
MSN -
University of Texas Arlington