Starr DeClouet, RN, BSN
Dickinson,TX
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse specializing in triage and Acute Dialysis with over 10 years in high-acuity settings. Expertise in telephone triage, symptom assessment, care coordination, and renal disease management. Skilled in utilizing evidence-based protocols and EMR documentation while delivering patient education. Proven impact on patient outcomes through effective collaboration with multidisciplinary teams in both in-person and telehealth environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Substitute School Nurse
Dickinson Independent School District
Dickinson, TX
11.2024 - Current
- Managed chronic conditions, including asthma, diabetes, and seizures, implementing individualized care plans to support student health and learning.
- Perform assessments for acute and non-urgent complaints, determining appropriate patient disposition (return to class, parent pickup, or emergency referral)
- Utilize clinical judgment and symptom-based protocols to prioritize care and ensure timely interventions
- Conducted health screenings and assessments, facilitating early detection of health issues to ensure timely interventions.
- Educated students on health topics and hygiene practices to promote overall wellness.
- Coordinate with parents, providers, and school personnel to ensure continuity of care and follow-up
- Document encounters thoroughly in compliance with health regulations and privacy standards (HIPAA)
Labor & Delivery Nurse/ Triage Nurse
Highland Hospital
Oakland, CA
08.2023 - Current
- Conduct ongoing maternal-fetal assessments and rapidly identify changes in patient condition
- Conducted triage assessments for patients over the phone. Documented patient symptoms and concerns accurately.
- Assessed patient conditions, prioritizing urgency of care to ensure timely interventions.
- Initiate escalation pathways and collaborate with providers for timely interventions
- Delivered clear medical advice following established protocols to enhance patient understanding and safety.
- Provide patient education and discharge instructions, reinforcing when to seek further care
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care, reinforcing resources to support recovery and prevent readmission.
- Monitored patient readiness for discharge, ensuring compliance with care protocols.
- Maintain accurate, real-time EMR documentation to support clinical decision-making
Postpartum Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
Oakland, CA
07.2023 - 01.2026
- Apply evidence-based clinical protocols to assess, monitor, and manage patients.
- Provided breastfeeding education and support for new mothers; instructed parents on infant feeding techniques, bathing, dressing, and diapering.
- Administered medications while adhering to safety protocols, ensuring patient safety.
- Performed wound care management on post-cesarean section incisions.
- Evaluated patient readiness for discharge, confirming adherence to care protocols.
- Managed follow-up appointments and referrals for continued patient care.
- Document patient interactions and interventions in Epic EMR system
- Support care coordination across multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes
Labor & Delivery Nurse/ Triage Nurse
Texas Children’s Hospital
Houston, TX
10.2017 - 07.2024
- Performed comprehensive patient assessments and prioritized care in high-volume settings
- Administered medications and evaluated patient responses using evidence-based practices
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe patient disposition and continuity of care.
- Delivered patient-centered education, including symptom management and follow-up care instructions
- Guided parents through at-home care and follow-up medical care during discharge, ensuring confidence and readiness for postnatal care.
- Contributed to quality improvement initiatives enhancing maternity care practices.
Travel Labor & Delivery/ Triage Nurse
AMN Healthcare / Kaiser Permanente
Ontario, CA
07.2022 - 11.2022
- Performed efficient triage assessments in fast-paced environments
- Delivered high-quality care while adapting quickly to new systems, workflows, and clinical protocols
- Facilitated communication among patients, families, and healthcare providers to enhance care coordination.
- Implemented infection control protocols to ensure patient safety.
- Maintained compliance with documentation standards and regulatory requirements
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TXAssociate Degree - Nursing
College of the Mainland
Texas City, TXLicensed Vocational Nursing -
San Jacinto College
Houston, TXSkills
- Triage nursing
- Symptom assessment
- Triage protocols
- Patient care recommendations
- Patient safety standards
- Care coordination
- Emergency response pathways
- Telehealth support
- Telehealth expertise
- EMR documentation
- Electronic medical records management
- Data management tools
- Health coaching
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
Degree
Bachelors Degree in Nursing
Timeline
Substitute School Nurse
Dickinson Independent School District
11.2024 - Current
Labor & Delivery Nurse/ Triage Nurse
Highland Hospital
08.2023 - Current
Postpartum Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
07.2023 - 01.2026
Travel Labor & Delivery/ Triage Nurse
AMN Healthcare / Kaiser Permanente
07.2022 - 11.2022
Labor & Delivery Nurse/ Triage Nurse
Texas Children’s Hospital
10.2017 - 07.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas at Arlington
Associate Degree - Nursing
College of the Mainland
Licensed Vocational Nursing -
San Jacinto College