ROBIN HOUSTON
Sugarland,TX
Summary
To secure a stable position with a hospital that will allow me to utilize acquired skills, abilities and experience, as well as other opportunities for career growth and personal development. Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Endoscopy Reflux RN
The Methodist Hospital
- Assessing, planning, and implementing patients with motility abnormalities using High Resolution manometry
- This includes probe insertion, performance of study, recognition of potential complications, patient education and documentation.
Endoscopy Preceptor
The Methodist Hospital
- Educate and prepare incoming staff to care for the Gastrointestinal and Pulmonary population we serve; encourage and build critical thinking skills necessary to provide care during Endoscopy procedures.
Endoscopy Magnet Champion
The Methodist Hospital
- Work to facilitate, enhance and promote an atmosphere of excellence among staff that leads to a Magnet culture.
Endoscopy Procedure Staff RN
The Methodist Hospital
01.2017 - Current
- Responsible for total patient care of adult and geriatric patients requiring gastrointestinal procedures and working with physicians, anesthesia staff and other members of the healthcare team to provide safe competent care
- Procedures include: Upper Endoscopy, Colonoscopy, Peg tube placement., ESD and EMR Specialized ERCPs including laser, spyglass and stent placements
- Pulmonary Procedures Bronchoscopy, electromagnetic navigation bronchoscopy, endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) thorancentesis, bronchial thermoplasty, Rigid bronchoscopy involving stent placement, cryotherapy and dilatation
- Responsibilities also include pre-procedural, intra-op and post procedural assessments and documentation on EPIC, pre-op and post-op calls and administration of Conscious sedation.
Neurological - IMC - Telemetry Unit Staff RN
ST. Luke’s Episcopal Hospital
01.1996 - 01.2017
- Responsibilities include but not limited to: assessing, planning, implementing, Documenting and evaluating neurological and neurosurgical conditions in adult and geriatric patients
- I also served as a Resource nurse
- Endoscopy: Responsible for total patient care of adult and geriatric patients requiring gastrointestinal and Pulmonary procedures
- Responsibilities also include pre-procedural, intra-op and post procedural assessments and documentation on EPIC, pre-op and post-op calls and administration of Conscious sedation.
Medical Surgical Unit Staff RN
All Saints Hospital
01.1993 - 01.1996
- Responsibilities include but not limited to: assessing, planning, implementing, Documenting and evaluating Medical surgical conditions in adult and geriatric patients.
Education
Bachelor of ScienceNursing -
Texas Christian University
FT. Worth, TX01.1993
Skills
- Basic Life Support
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and Empathy
- Discharge Planning
- Quality Improvement
- Team Coordination
- Patient education and counseling
- Precepting
- Care Planning
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
Accomplishments
Quality-Developed a Quality improvement project on improving specimen management outcomes. Poster presentation was awarded first place at Magnet Fair
Certification
- Certified Gastroenterology Registered Nurse (CGRN)
- BCLS certification
- ACLS certification
License
Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas
Affiliations
- Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
- Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, INC
Timeline
Endoscopy Procedure Staff RN
The Methodist Hospital
01.2017 - Current
Neurological - IMC - Telemetry Unit Staff RN
ST. Luke’s Episcopal Hospital
01.1996 - 01.2017
Medical Surgical Unit Staff RN
All Saints Hospital
01.1993 - 01.1996
Endoscopy Reflux RN
The Methodist Hospital
Endoscopy Preceptor
The Methodist Hospital
Endoscopy Magnet Champion
The Methodist Hospital
Bachelor of ScienceNursing -
Texas Christian University