Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Community Service
RELEVANT CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
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RYLEE LOCKHART

Aubrey,TX

Summary

Optimistic and compassionate, equipped with essential skills and deep understanding of emergency care practices. Proficient in patient assessment and immediate intervention, combined with strong decision-making abilities under pressure. Dedicated to providing high-quality care and improving patient outcomes in critical situations.

Healthcare professional with comprehensive background in trauma care and emergency response. Proven ability to manage high-pressure situations and deliver quality patient care. Collaborative team player known for adaptability and reliability, expertly skilled in patient assessment and critical care interventions.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Orthopedic Trauma Nurse

Medical City Denton
06.2024 - Current
  • Administered emergency care and pain management to trauma patients in high-pressure situations.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient-centered care plans.
  • Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions to identify potential complications promptly.
  • Educated patients and families on treatment protocols, recovery processes, and safety measures.
  • Utilized advanced medical equipment and technology for accurate diagnostics and interventions.
  • Assisted in triaging incoming trauma cases to prioritize critical care needs effectively.
  • Documented patient information meticulously in electronic health records for continuity of care.
  • Participated in ongoing training sessions to enhance clinical skills and knowledge of trauma protocols.
  • Detected, monitored and attempted to prevent complications associated with health situations or treatment plans.
  • Maintained and upgraded knowledge, skills, nursing practice and competencies affecting quality of nursing care and re-licensure.
  • Collaborated with patient, family and healthcare team in open discussion to identify mutual goals based on nursing assessment and nursing diagnosis.
  • Fostered culture of continuous improvement, regularly reviewing and updating protocols to align with current best practices.
  • Enhanced patient recovery rates by providing immediate and effective trauma care in high-pressure environments.
  • Contributed to departmental improvements in quality metrics by participating in performance improvement initiatives related to trauma care delivery processes.
  • Supported the ongoing professional growth of fellow trauma nurses by sharing clinical experiences, offering constructive feedback, and fostering a collaborative learning environment within the department.

Preschool Teacher

Kids are Cool Daycare Center
06.2022 - 09.2022
  • Cared for children under the age of 1 for first 2 months including nutritional, hygienic, psychological, and physiological needs
  • Cared for children ages 2 and above for last month which included teaching educational topics and serving as their preschool teacher.
  • Monitored trends with the children to intervene when something was abnormal
  • Used communication techniques with children and parents to effectively care for the children and communicate effectively with parents

Optometric Technician

Whitman Vision
10.2021 - 03.2022
  • Called patients back and collected relevant information and relayed that information in our charting system
  • Gave patient education on prescriptions, appointments with specialists, and products needed, as well as rescheduling
  • Conducted patient pre-examinations, including visual acuity tests and medical history collection.
  • Assisted optometrists with examinations, ensuring efficient workflow and patient comfort.
  • Managed appointment scheduling and patient follow-ups to enhance service delivery.
  • Operated diagnostic equipment, including autorefractors and tonometers, with accuracy and care.
  • Supported office administration tasks, enhancing overall operational efficiency in clinic environment.
  • Implemented best practices for infection control protocols to ensure patient safety during visits.
  • Operated and maintained lensometers, refraction units, auto-refractors, and visual field analyzers for patient testing.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Lubbock, Texas
05.2024

Nursing

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, Texas
05.2024

Some College (No Degree) - Undergraduate

Tarrant County College
Fort Worth, Texas

Skills

  • Emergency Management
  • Vital Signs Monitoring
  • Airway Management
  • Emotional Support
  • Teamwork and Collaboration

  • Time Management
  • Multitasking
  • Compassionate and Caring
  • Medication and IV administration

Certification

  • BLS certification/American Heart Association
  • ACLS/American Heart Association
  • Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
  • TeamSTEPPS Certification
  • EKG Technician (Previously held, expired April 2023)/NHA
  • Phlebotomy Technician (Previously held, expired May 2023)/NHA
  • Certified Patient Care Technician (Previously held, expired May 2023)/NHA

Timeline

Orthopedic Trauma Nurse

Medical City Denton
06.2024 - Current

Preschool Teacher

Kids are Cool Daycare Center
06.2022 - 09.2022

Optometric Technician

Whitman Vision
10.2021 - 03.2022

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

Nursing

Texas Tech University

Some College (No Degree) - Undergraduate

Tarrant County College

Community Service

Gave a Seminar to Children and Parents over Environmental Safety, 2023, Tutor, 2018-2023, Tutored multiple people in high school and college classes, Ronald McDonald Room at Covenant Children’s Hospital, 2022, Checked clients into room for sleep, laundry, relaxation, showers, and food, Gave snacks to children and family on pediatric oncology floor, Used therapeutic communication to calm children and families, Made experiences memorable and enjoyable for both patients and families, Organized a Family Day for Local Business, 2019, Organized a family day for a local business where children and families could come for free games and play, Helped host event and was in charge of child safety, Gateway Church, 2017-2021, Volunteered caring for children in church daycare, Communicated with children families over preferences of care

RELEVANT CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

  • Attained additional clinical experience as part of Immersion during final semester.
  • Attained 100 hours of clinical experience in labor and delivery depart at UMC Health, Lubbock Texas. Spring 2024
  • Medical Surgical Unit, UMC Health, Lubbock, Texas, Spring 2024
  • Labor and Delivery, UMC Health, Lubbock, Texas, Fall 2023
  • Monitored fetal heart rate monitor and variability trends.
  • Gave emotional support to expecting mothers during times of stress.
  • Administered pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic comfort measures.
  • PICU, Covenant Children's, Lubbock, Texas, Fall 2023
  • Administered breathing treatments to young children and toddlers.
  • Used therapeutic communication with children to calm them down and have them feel safe.
  • Gave comfort to all family members so all family members were calm and understood what was going on.
  • Medical Surgical Intermediate Critical Care Unit, UMC Health, Lubbock, Texas, Fall 2023
  • Gave life saving interventions including CPR.
  • Monitored 3 patients independently including abnormal findings, medications, and patient needs.
  • Inserted urinary catheter independently and monitored for adverse effects.