Serdag Talas
Houston,TX
Summary
I have over a year of experience as a Pediatric ICU nurse at a Level I trauma center in the Texas Medical Center, with additional cross-training and regular floating in Neonatal ICU and Pediatric CVICU. I excel in multitasking and communicating effectively in high-stress environments. My background includes five years of international non-nursing teaching and tutoring, which has enhanced my ability to adapt and educate across diverse groups. I am committed to evidence-based practice and passionate about mentoring new nurses to elevate patient care standards.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Faculty and Clinical Instructor
Denver College of Nursing
01.2024 - Current
- Led clinical rotations in Med-Surg, ICU, Pediatrics, and Foundations, providing hands-on guidance to students in diverse healthcare settings
- Facilitated face-to-face student instruction, offering direct support, skill development, and guidance to enhance clinical competencies
- Evaluated student performance through formative assessments and provided constructive feedback to prepare them for professional nursing practice
Pediatric Intensive Care Staff Nurse (RN II)
Memorial Hermann Healthcare System Children’s Hospital
01.2023 - Current
- Company Overview: Level I trauma center in the Texas Medical Center
- Worked at a Level I trauma center, managing diverse patient cases from neonates to young adults; proficient in administering high-risk medications, including pressors, blood products, sedatives, and paralytics
- Precepted new graduate nurses, nursing students, and cross-training staff, ensuring smooth transitions and skill development and provided comprehensive care for patients with newly placed airways, drains, tubes, tracheostomies, and ventilators
- Level I trauma center in the Texas Medical Center
Professional Student Nurse
UTMB Health
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Provided technical assistance and supportive care to patients across the ER, ICU, Med-Surg, and Pediatric units and performed venipuncture for blood samples, conducted 12-lead EKGs, and accurately documented patient data
Translator and Educator
Axel Asociación de Xovenes Emprendedores
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Company Overview: Spain
- Translated international student websites from Spanish to Turkish and English and tutored college students on internship opportunities, navigating campus life
- Organized social events for students, promoting community engagement through volunteering
- Spain
Transition Student
Santiago de Compostela University
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Company Overview: Spain
- Received a fully funded scholarship from the European Commission for a transition program at the University of Santiago de Compostela
- Represented Akdeniz University's English department, aiding in collecting Evidence-Based Practice for literature classes
- Spain
English Teacher
American Culture and Company Course
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Company Overview: Türkiye
- Served as an English teacher for students aged 10 to 25, customizing courses and curriculum to meet individual learning needs
- Developed personalized lesson plans and assessments to match learners' varying proficiency levels and skills
- Türkiye
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Capella University
01.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
01.2023
Associate Degree - Nursing
Galveston College
01.2023
Bachelor of Arts - English Language and Literature
Akdeniz University
01.2018
Skills
- Supervising students
- Patient Safety
- Student evaluations
- Clinical Supervision
- Assessment skills
- Progress Monitoring
- Patient Care
- Self-reflection
- Clinical expertise
- Student Support
- One-on-one Instruction
- Student Precepting
- Time Management
Certification
- RN - Registered Nurse
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- BLS - Basic Life Support by American Heart Association
- Chemotherapy trained - Non-Oncology Nurse
- Certificate of Achievement in Spanish Proficiency - University of Santiago de Compostela
Volunteer Experience
- Organized fundraisers for earthquake victims in Türkiye.
- Coordinated fundraisers for Doctors Without Borders in Ukraine.
- Developed and executed educational programs for children in Education Volunteers Foundation of Türkiye (TEGV).
Languages
Turkish
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Nursing Faculty and Clinical Instructor
Denver College of Nursing
01.2024 - Current
Pediatric Intensive Care Staff Nurse (RN II)
Memorial Hermann Healthcare System Children’s Hospital
01.2023 - Current
Professional Student Nurse
UTMB Health
01.2022 - 01.2023
Translator and Educator
Axel Asociación de Xovenes Emprendedores
01.2018 - 01.2019
Transition Student
Santiago de Compostela University
01.2017 - 01.2018
English Teacher
American Culture and Company Course
01.2014 - 01.2017
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Capella University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Associate Degree - Nursing
Galveston College
Bachelor of Arts - English Language and Literature
Akdeniz University
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