Porsha Hurrington
Richmond,TX
Summary
Registered nurse with a master’s degree and 14+ years of progressive experience in neonatal critical care and pediatric emergency care. Experienced in flow lead, patient flow management, quality nursing, charge nurse, and staffing coordination, emphasizing quality improvement and team collaboration. Skilled in leading teams to drive patient safety initiatives and implement evidence-based practices, resulting in enhanced operational efficiency. Proficient in Cerner, Epic, and Meditech, with a background in nursing informatics and healthcare technology.
Overview
1
1
Certification
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Pediatric Travel RN
Aya Healthcare
05.2026 - Current
- Coordinated care for high-acuity pediatric patients by completing timely assessments, prioritizing needs, and promoting continuity across care teams.
- Supported care transitions and follow-up planning by collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to align treatment plans with discharge needs.
- Documented care plans, patient education, and coordination activities in Epic and Cerner EHR systems to support clear communication across care teams.
- Delivered comprehensive patient and family education to strengthen understanding of diagnoses, treatment plans, and follow-up care.
Pediatric Emergency Department Trauma RN
Texas Children's Hospital
06.2025 - 05.2026
- Served as floor coordinator, triage nurse, flow lead while handling escalations, and communication during high-volume periods.
- Aided in reducing hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge planning education for both patients and caregivers on self-care management strategies post-trauma event.
- Served as an effective preceptor for nursing students completing their clinical rotations in the trauma unit, providing constructive feedback and guidance throughout their learning experiences.
- Applied evidence-based trauma and pediatric emergency protocols to support rapid assessment, timely interventions, and improved patient outcomes.
- Served as a resource nurse to promote consistent implementation of evidence-based practices during high-acuity patient care.
Pediatric Emergency Room Trauma RN
Children's Nebraska
06.2024 - 07.2025
- Managed pediatric patient care through triage, trauma care, coordination, and follow-up planning in a fast-paced emergency setting.
- Mentored beginner nurses on trauma response techniques, fostering skill development and confidence.
- Coordinated training sessions for staff on the latest advancements in pediatric trauma care techniques.
- Contributed to departmental research projects aiming at improving clinical practice standards within trauma nursing specialty area.
Pediatric Emergency Center Trauma RN
Texas Children's Hospital
08.2021 - 06.2024
- Coordinated care for pediatric trauma patients, supporting safe transitions, interdisciplinary communication, and care prioritization.
- Led quality improvement initiatives focused on reducing trauma-related complications and enhancing care efficiency.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by fostering trusting relationships with patients and their families through compassionate care and empathetic communication.
- Enhanced patient safety by adhering to evidence-based practices, regularly evaluating protocols, and participating in quality improvement initiatives.
NICU IV RN
The Woman’s Hospital of Texas
11.2014 - 08.2021
- Supported EHR adoption and training for new and agency nurses, improving documentation consistency.
- Coordinated discharge planning, ensuring seamless transitions from hospital to home care environments.
- Led training sessions on infection control protocols, improving compliance among neonatal nursing staff and reducing hospital-acquired infections
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Provided support for patients' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on the infant's individual needs.
NICU III RN
Oak Bend Medical Center
09.2013 - 11.2014
- Supported transitional planning and escalation of care needs for complex neonatal populations.
- Improved neonatal outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in neonatal healthcare delivery.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
NICU IV RN
Texas Children’s Hospital
07.2012 - 09.2013
- Collaborated with neonatal teams to develop and update care plans aligned with patient needs and follow-up requirements.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs, identifying changes and implementing appropriate interventions promptly.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment plans.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives, optimizing patient outcomes through evidence-based practices.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Education
Post-Master’s Certificate - Nursing Informatics
Walden University
05.2025
Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing Education
Chamberlain College of Nursing
12.2020
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
Prairie View A&M University
12.2011
Skills
- Care Coordination & Continuity of Care
- Triage, Trauma, Discharge Planning & Transitional Care
- Patient & Family Education
- Risk Stratification & Escalation Management
- Interdisciplinary & Remote Collaboration
- Epic, Cerner, Meditech (Care Documentation and Auditing)
- Neonatal & Trauma nursing
- Regulatory & Joint commission compliance
- Training staff
Certification
- Texas State Registered Nurse Compact License (#812911): 01/2012
- California Board of Registered Nursing BSN (#95468413): 07/2026
- NIH Stroke Scale: 03/2026-03/2027
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner: 02/2026-02/2029
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC): 12/2025-12/2029
- Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC): 10/2024-10/2028
- Basic Life Support (BLS): 12/2025-12/2027
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS): 03/2025-03/2027
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS): 03/2026-03/2028
Timeline
Pediatric Travel RN
Aya Healthcare
05.2026 - Current
Pediatric Emergency Department Trauma RN
Texas Children's Hospital
06.2025 - 05.2026
Pediatric Emergency Room Trauma RN
Children's Nebraska
06.2024 - 07.2025
Pediatric Emergency Center Trauma RN
Texas Children's Hospital
08.2021 - 06.2024
NICU IV RN
The Woman’s Hospital of Texas
11.2014 - 08.2021
NICU III RN
Oak Bend Medical Center
09.2013 - 11.2014
NICU IV RN
Texas Children’s Hospital
07.2012 - 09.2013
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
Prairie View A&M University
Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing Education
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Post-Master’s Certificate - Nursing Informatics
Walden University