Nora Billodeaux
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
A reliable and highly skilled experienced nurse with a good understanding of theoretical and clinical knowledge. Enthusiastic about the safe, optimal, and holistic care of patients and their families. Excellent communication skills and ability to manage different personalities; great team player and works well with anyone. Goal-oriented and focused on productivity and time utilization. Effective with team-building skills and leadership roles. Highly ambitious and excellent at juggling multiple tasks and working under pressure. Broad industry experience in healthcare. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Education Specialist 2
Methodist Health System
04.2024 - Current
- Ensure all educational needs of nursing staff are met by training and developing skill sets
- Offer Didactic and Skill Education for over 300 nursing staff
- Collaborate with other inter-professional teams to roll-out processes and ensure evidence-based practice
- Facilitate Professional development for New and Seasoned Nurses
- Manage the Learning Management System (LMS) for over 500 employees
Adjunct Instructor
University of Arlington- Nursing
01.2020 - Current
- Serve as a clinical Instructor for 10 to 12 nursing students per semester throughout their course of study
- Supervise and oversee all clinical activities of patient care to ensure optimal level of care at all clinical settings
Nurse Manager
Methodist Health System
02.2022 - 04.2024
- Manage the workflow of a 38 bed unit
- Ensuring Policies and guidelines are followed and responsible for patient experience
- Hire and foster professional growth of over 60 direct reports
- Manage time and attendance as well as professional growth
- Ensure the financial health of the unit
- Ensure Quality Patient Care as outlined by regulatory bodies and hospital policies
MedSurg Education Specialist 2
Methodist Health System
09.2019 - 02.2022
- Ensure all educational needs of the medical surgical nurses are met by training and developing skill sets
- Teach Classes such as preceptor, charge nurse and PCT classes
- Collaborate with other interprofessional teams to rollout processes and ensure evidence-based practice
Adjunct Instructor
Vocational Nursing Program Tarrant County College
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Serve as a clinical Instructor for the Licensed Vocational Nursing students throughout their course of study
- Supervise and oversee all clinical activities of patient care to ensure optimal level of care at all clinical settings.
Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse/Preceptor
Methodist Health System
09.2013 - 09.2019
- Successfully manage the care of patients with Kidney, Liver and Pancreatic diseases before and after transplant
- Ensuring that our customers experience is exceptional, consistent and seamless
- Efficient at supervising and supporting nursing staff
- Delegating nursing and overseeing appropriate admissions and discharges
- Focusing practices are evidence-based and yield safe and satisfactory patient experience
- Competent at mentoring, guiding and teaching new nurse
- Getting them comfortable and familiar with the roles and responsibilities
- Teaching then how and why to provide safe and exceptional care.
Staff Nurse
Texas Health Huguley Hospital
08.2015 - 10.2017
- Managed the care of Orthopedics Patients Pre-and post-surgery.
Staff Nurse
Supplemental Healthcare Agency
10.2014 - 07.2015
- Managed the care of post-surgical patients at Baylor Medical Center, Uptown Dallas, TX
- Surgeries including orthopedic, spine, general plastic, ear, nose and throat.
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) -
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL06.2021
Master of Science: Nursing -
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT06.2017
Bachelor of Science: Nursing -
Grambling State University
Grambling, LA05.2013
Bachelor of Social Science -
University of Buea
Cameroon, Africa01.2005
Skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Team leadership
- Detail oriented
- Inspirational
- Sound work ethics
- Organized
- Self-motivated
- Passionate and creative
- Leadership trained
- Student Engagement
- Budgeting understanding
- Educational technology
Certification
- Medical Surgical Certification
- Nursing Professional Development Certification
- Basic Life Support
- ACLS Certification
- BLS Provider, Course C American Heart Association
- ACLS Provider, American Heart Association
Affiliations
- American Nursing Association 2016
- Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Honor Society, 2020
- The National Society of Leadership and Success, 2022
Timeline
Education Specialist 2
Methodist Health System
04.2024 - Current
Nurse Manager
Methodist Health System
02.2022 - 04.2024
Adjunct Instructor
University of Arlington- Nursing
01.2020 - Current
MedSurg Education Specialist 2
Methodist Health System
09.2019 - 02.2022
Adjunct Instructor
Vocational Nursing Program Tarrant County College
01.2018 - 01.2020
Staff Nurse
Texas Health Huguley Hospital
08.2015 - 10.2017
Staff Nurse
Supplemental Healthcare Agency
10.2014 - 07.2015
Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse/Preceptor
Methodist Health System
09.2013 - 09.2019
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) -
Chamberlain University
Master of Science: Nursing -
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science: Nursing -
Grambling State University
Bachelor of Social Science -
University of Buea
- Medical Surgical Certification
- Nursing Professional Development Certification
- Basic Life Support
- ACLS Certification
- BLS Provider, Course C American Heart Association
- ACLS Provider, American Heart Association
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