Rodney Witt BSN, RN
Cypress,Tx.
Summary
Seeking full time position in the Emergency Department. Compassionate and highly competent Staff Registered Nurse with 24 years of clinical nursing experience. Dedicated to providing high-quality patient care with focus on safety and using evidence-based practices to improve treatment outcomes. Skilled in quickly building connections with patients and staff to build trust and rapport in stressful situations.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Staff Nurse
Texas Children Hospital The Woodlands
The Woodlands, TX
02.2020 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to create, implement and adapt individualized care plans.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Delivered industry-leading educational experiences by integrating theoretical knowledge, evidence-based principles and expertise in clinical nursing.
- Conducted needs assessments to identify and fill staff knowledge gaps.
- Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
- Rendered direct patient care by stabilizing patients and determining course of action based on triage.
RN Staff Nurse
Memorial Hermann Hospital The Woodlands
The Woodlands, TX
03.2019 - 02.2020
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with invasive procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
HOUSE SUPERVISOR /RN Staff Nurse ER
First Texas Hospital
Houston, Tx.
10.2017 - 03.2019
- Completed daily rounds of nursing department to verify nursing service personnel performance alignment acceptable nursing standards.
- Partnered with organizational and unit leaders to devise QA/QI initiatives, continuously improving delivery of care, patient outcomes and overall services.
- Maintained correct number of staffers to meet budget parameters while promoting high levels of patient care.
- Directed emergency response and crisis interventions.
- Communicated conditions, changes and care updates between clinical staff and physicians.
RN STAFF NURSE ER
Harris Health Hospital LBJ
Houston, Tx
01.2009 - 11.2017
- Emergency care (high acuity & high volume), preceptor for nurse internship program.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to create, implement and adapt individualized care plans.
- Mentored new nurses on practices and procedures to drive patient outcome goals.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Educated nursing students on proper care procedures and prioritization strategies.
RN STAFF NURSE/Charge Nurse ER, House Supervisor
Memorial Hermann & Premier Staffing
Houston, Tx.
04.2000 - 06.2010
- Staff nurse & float nurse between campuses
- House Supervisor multiple campuses
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records.
- Addressed rapid response and code situations by strategically organizing and delegating tasks.
- Completed daily rounds of nursing department to verify nursing service personnel performance alignment acceptable nursing standards.
- Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Coordinated, tasked and supervised nurses and ancillary staff based on staffing requirements.
- Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
- Directed emergency response and crisis interventions.
- Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.
Graduate Nurse, RN Staff Nurse
Ben Taub General Hospital
Houston, TX.
07.1998 - 09.2000
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Completed rounds to observe, assess, document and report patients' conditions.
- Administered medications and other treatments based on physician orders.
- Responded rapidly to urgent or emergency situations.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN11-2025
BSN -
University of Texas At Tyler School Of Nursing
Skills
- Attention to Detail and decision making
- Patient Relations and support
- Critical Care, Critical Thinking and Clinical Excellence
- Compassionate and Caring
- Psychiatric and Mental Health Care
- Leadership and Mentoring experience
- Individualized Care
- Delegation and Motivation
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse - 1998
- Basic Life Support
- Pediatric Life Support
- TNCC
- ENPC
Timeline
RN Staff Nurse
Texas Children Hospital The Woodlands
02.2020 - Current
RN Staff Nurse
Memorial Hermann Hospital The Woodlands
03.2019 - 02.2020
HOUSE SUPERVISOR /RN Staff Nurse ER
First Texas Hospital
10.2017 - 03.2019
RN STAFF NURSE ER
Harris Health Hospital LBJ
01.2009 - 11.2017
RN STAFF NURSE/Charge Nurse ER, House Supervisor
Memorial Hermann & Premier Staffing
04.2000 - 06.2010
Graduate Nurse, RN Staff Nurse
Ben Taub General Hospital
07.1998 - 09.2000
Master of Science - Nursing
Walden University
BSN -
University of Texas At Tyler School Of Nursing
- Licensed Registered Nurse - 1998
- Basic Life Support
- Pediatric Life Support
- TNCC
- ENPC
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