Sierra Phelps
Not Hispanic, Latino/a, or Spanish origin
Summary
Results-driven RN with a strong background in chronic disease management and acute care nursing. Skilled in implementing evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes, and committed to educating patients and families for effective post-discharge care.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
RNII, Floor + PRN Charge RN PCCU
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas
Dallas, TX
11.2024 - Current
- PRN Charge Nurse (April 2025 - Current)
- Administered patient care of 3-5 patients in 23-bed unit
- Monitored/documents patient vitals and symptoms i.e. q2 monitorings, cardiac drips, high flow oxygen/bipap
- Collaborated with healthcare team to coordinate treatment plans and improve patient outcomes
- Precepted new employees in accordance with protocols and standards
- Educated patients and their families on health management and post-discharge care instructions
RNIII, IMU/Stepdown ICU
Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital
Houston, TX
06.2024 - 10.2024
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
RNII/RNIII, Cardiac IMU
Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital
Houston, TX
06.2019 - 05.2024
- Organized and managed care of 3-4 IMU patients undergoing various surgeries and procedures, including CABG with chest tube management, percutaneous coronary intervention care as well as chronic cardiac disease exacerbation, respiratory distress, sepsis and patients with multiple comorbidities
- Finalist for Nurses Week Award Preceptor of the Year (April 2024)
- Apply critical thinking skills while assessing and documenting vitals, abnormal labs or changes in patient condition
- New Graduate Preceptor- training new nurses who are completing the nurse residency program to work on the floor (April 2024/November 2023)
- Initiated Responder 5 project with action items to improve patient safety and satisfaction with positive results as evidenced by improving scores on HCAHPS Responsiveness and a decrease in hospital falls (Feburary 2024)
- Co-Chair for unit based Shared Governance, leading active engagement with floor staff to create a culture of positivity/inclusion to increase staff job satisfaction as well positive patient outcomes in collaboration with floor manager
- Validator for in unit and hospital-based training and education for annual skills validation (June 2023)
- Provided targeted care and treatment to COVID-19 patient (2020-2023)
RN, Medsurg/Telemetry
Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital
Houston, TX
08.2018 - 06.2019
- Managed up to 5 patients on a 36-bed unit recovering from medical or surgical procedures with an emphasis on cardiac patient care including acute cardiac event recovery and chronic cardiac exacerbation care.
- Other nurse duties include facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
- Educated patients on modifiable risk factors, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence and hospital readmission.
- Implemented evidence-based research project on discharge planning across multiple medsurg/IMU floors
- Lead effort to complete monthly audits and assist team with quarterly surveys to reduce and prevent hospital acquired pressure injuries.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Pearland, TX06-2018
Residency Program - Residency in Nursing
Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital
Houston, TX08-2018
Skills
- Epic/Care Connect Software
- New Grad/Employee preceptor
- Care plan management
- Ultrasound guided IV insertion
- PCA pump/Intravenous therapy
- Acute Care expertise
- Chronic disease management
- Medical record auditing
Certification
- Certified Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, 2018-Current
- RN II 2019, RN III 2023
- Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification, ANCC, July 2023- Current
Timeline
RNII, Floor + PRN Charge RN PCCU
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas
11.2024 - Current
RNIII, IMU/Stepdown ICU
Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital
06.2024 - 10.2024
RNII/RNIII, Cardiac IMU
Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital
06.2019 - 05.2024
RN, Medsurg/Telemetry
Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital
08.2018 - 06.2019
Residency Program - Residency in Nursing
Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University