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Overview
Work History
Education
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Sommer Straughter

Odessa,TX

Summary

Accomplished Critical Care Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Medical Center Hospital Odessa, excelling in patient advocacy and healthcare team collaboration. Demonstrated ability to leverage evidence-based practices and analytical thinking for improved patient outcomes. Renowned for mentoring peers and fostering professional growth, ensuring high standards of care.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Critical Care Registered Nurse

Medical Center Hospital Odessa
07.2022 - Current
  • Assess and manage various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
  • Utilize advanced assessment skills to quickly identify changes in patient condition requiring intervention or escalation of care.
  • Provide compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill patients and their families, ensuring dignity and comfort during difficult times.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams during daily rounds to develop individualized treatment plans based on specific patient needs and goals.

Traveling Critical Care Registered Nurse

Focus Staffing
03.2020 - 07.2022
  • Developed strong rapport with patients and families by providing compassionate, patient-centered care in high-stress situations.
  • Conducted comprehensive assessments of patients' physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs to inform targeted interventions.
  • Optimized resource allocation by participating in interdisciplinary care rounds focused on addressing barriers to patient progression.
  • Educated patients and families on disease processes, management strategies, and self-care techniques for improved quality of life.

Registered Nurse, PCU

United Regional Health Care
07.2010 - 02.2020
  • Monitored cardiac and other critical vital signs to detect changes and enable intervention of life-threatening or emergency situations.
  • Promoted a positive work environment within the PCU team through collaboration, mutual respect, and proactive problem-solving approaches.
  • Administered prescribed medications, changed dressings, cleaned wounds and monitored vital signs to provide high standards of patient care.
  • Mentored new nurses through orientation processes, sharing expertise in PCU nursing practice and fostering professional growth.

BSN Nurse Educator

Midwestern State University
02.2018 - 04.2019
  • Established a supportive learning environment by providing guidance and mentorship to nursing students.
  • Evaluated the effectiveness of training programs, making necessary adjustments to optimize learning outcomes.
  • Remained up to date on clinical protocols, procedures and developments within clinical skills to serve as informational resource to students.
  • Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost student learning.

Adjunct Clinical Nursing Instructor

Vernon College
08.2017 - 05.2018
  • Delivered information and valuable instructions to students during clinical rotations.
  • Oriented and provided instruction to students during clinical rotations.
  • Assessed student knowledge levels and abilities with detailed assessments.
  • Oversaw laboratory and clinical environments to help students advance knowledge and abilities.

Admission Nurse

Red River Psychiatric Hospital
02.2017 - 10.2017
  • Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, attentive nursing support during the admission process.
  • Enhanced patient care by conducting thorough admission assessments and developing individualized care plans.
  • Assisted in enhancing facility reputation by fostering positive relationships with patients and family members during the admissions process.
  • Promoted a safe and comfortable environment for patients during their transition into the healthcare facility.

Campus Nurse

North Texas State Hospital
10.2011 - 10.2015
  • Coordinated patient admissions, transfers, and discharges to ensure smooth transitions between departments or facilities.
  • Managed psychiatric emergencies effectively, utilizing crisis intervention techniques to maintain safety for all involved parties.
  • Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.

Charge Nurse

Pampa Regional Medical Center
10.2009 - 06.2010
  • Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
  • Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.

Education

Master of Science - Nursing

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX

Master of Science - Nursing

Walden University
Minneapolis, MN

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX
10.2013

Associate of Science - Nursing

Tarrant County College District
Fort Worth, TX
08.2009

Skills

  • Patient Advocacy
  • Evidence-based practices
  • Emergency Interventions
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Hemodynamic Monitoring
  • Healthcare Team Collaboration
  • Reliable and Responsible
  • Complex Information Interpretation
  • Procedure Support
  • Task and Work Prioritization
  • Policy Adherence
  • Problem-Solving

Accomplishments

    Daisy Award Winner

Affiliations

Texas Nurse Association

Certification

Advanced Cardiopulmonary Life Support

Basic Life Support

Trauma Nurse Core Course

National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale


Timeline

Critical Care Registered Nurse

Medical Center Hospital Odessa
07.2022 - Current

Traveling Critical Care Registered Nurse

Focus Staffing
03.2020 - 07.2022

BSN Nurse Educator

Midwestern State University
02.2018 - 04.2019

Adjunct Clinical Nursing Instructor

Vernon College
08.2017 - 05.2018

Admission Nurse

Red River Psychiatric Hospital
02.2017 - 10.2017

Campus Nurse

North Texas State Hospital
10.2011 - 10.2015

Registered Nurse, PCU

United Regional Health Care
07.2010 - 02.2020

Charge Nurse

Pampa Regional Medical Center
10.2009 - 06.2010

Master of Science - Nursing

Western Governors University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

The University of Texas At Arlington

Master of Science - Nursing

Walden University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Midwestern State University

Associate of Science - Nursing

Tarrant County College District

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