Robin L. Houck
Registered Nurse
Adams,TN
Summary
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
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Walter Reed Army Medical Center
Bethesda, MD
03.2021 - Current
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques.
- Monitored patients before, during and after surgical operations to evaluate patient care.
- Recorded and measured patients' weight, temperature, respiration and blood pressure.
- Collaborated daily with health care team to achieve optimum patient care.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
William Beaumont Army Medical Center
Ft. Bliss, TX
02.2020 - 02.2021
- Managed pre-op and post-operative patient care by stocking medical supplies and preparing operating rooms.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques.
- Monitored patients before, during and after surgical operations to evaluate patient care.
- Recorded and measured patients' weight, temperature, respiration and blood pressure.
Per Diem RN
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
Nashville, TN
05.2017 - 01.2020
- Provide direct nursing care to step down telemetry, oncology, orthopedic and neurology patients.
- Administered medications and blood products via oral, IV, PCA and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Cross Country Travel Nursing
Nashville, TN
07.2019 - 11.2019
- Provide pre op and post op care, telemetry monitoring, neuro checks and dressing changes, administer and monitor IV drips, draw labs, insert IV’s
US ARMY Medical Transient Outpatient Detach
Landstuhl, Germany
05.2018 - 05.2019
- Provide nursing care, nutrition and post surgical care to soldiers wounded in theater to include dressing changes, neuro checks, telemetry monitoring
Vanderbilt University Medical Center, CCU RN
Nashville, TN
03.2016 - 04.2017
- Provide nursing care and education to acute care cardiology patients
- Dmit, manage chest tube systems, temporary pacemakers, AV wires, drains and ventilators, provide patient education and dressing changes, monitor cardiac rhythms and provide medical management for irregular and lethal rhythms with IV medications.
Blanchfield Army Community Hospital, Postpartum
Ft. Campbell, KY
10.2015 - 03.2016
- Provide nursing care and education to new mother/baby couplets
- Ssume role as charge nurse for 20 bed unit
TriStar Centennial Medical Center, Orthopedic/Neurology RN
Nashville, TN
08.2013 - 10.2015
- Provide nursing care to inpatients and acute post surgical patients
- Onitor post op CVA, craniotomy, spinal cord injury surgical patients
- Operate and monitor specialized equipment such as PCA’s, chest tube systems, spinal drains, hemovacs/drains, central lines, TLSO braces
- Effectively communicate with physicians, patients, family members and support medical staff ensuring optimal patient care provided.
Henry County Medical Center, Medical Surgical RN
Paris, TN
07.2012 - 08.2013
- Provide nursing care to inpatient and acute post surgical patients
- Initiate and monitor IV drips, blood transfusions, cardiac monitors
- G/Peg tube feedings, respiratory equipment, drains and central lines
- Nhance patient care through multi-modal approach through concise communication with physicians, therapists and patients.
Deaconess Gateway Hospital, MICU RN
Newburgh, IN
01.2012 - 07.2012
- Assess and provide acute medical/surgical and ortho post op care through duration of hospital stay
- Operation and monitoring of specialized equipment such as PCA’s, CPM, various wound vaccum devices, bucks traction, external fixators, ventilators
- Provide patient and family education on physicians orders, medications, disease processes and treatment plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
BSN - undefined
Austin Peay State University
Skills
Tracheostomy Care
Intravenous therapy
Insulin medication assistance
Chronic disease management
Medication Administration
EMR / EHR
Collecting vitals
Acute care expertise
Oxygen saturation standards
Strong clinical judgment
Certification
TN RN Licensure
Timeline
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Walter Reed Army Medical Center
03.2021 - Current
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
William Beaumont Army Medical Center
02.2020 - 02.2021
Cross Country Travel Nursing
07.2019 - 11.2019
US ARMY Medical Transient Outpatient Detach
05.2018 - 05.2019
Per Diem RN
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
05.2017 - 01.2020
Vanderbilt University Medical Center, CCU RN
03.2016 - 04.2017
Blanchfield Army Community Hospital, Postpartum
10.2015 - 03.2016
TriStar Centennial Medical Center, Orthopedic/Neurology RN
08.2013 - 10.2015
Henry County Medical Center, Medical Surgical RN
07.2012 - 08.2013
Deaconess Gateway Hospital, MICU RN
01.2012 - 07.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
BSN - undefined
Austin Peay State University