Tabitha Starnes
Denison,TX
Summary
Nurse focused on safe, organized patient care across surgical and medical-surgical settings. Delivers assessments, wound care, IV and medication support, documentation in EMR, and discharge planning while coordinating with care teams to support recovery and patient education.
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nurse and Surgery Scheduling
Starnes Surgical Associates
07.2021 - 06.2025
- Coordinated scheduling for surgeons, staff, and procedure rooms to optimize workflow and patient care.
- Provided patient teaching on surgical instructions and home care. Provided post-operative care and education to patients and families.
- Recorded patient histories, medications, and nursing notes in EMR.
- Supported wound care, dressing changes, and follow-up visits.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills when interacting with patients, family members, physicians, nurses and other healthcare providers.
- Maintained fully stocked clinical workstations to support efficient healthcare delivery. and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Coordinated timely refills for patients' prescriptions by obtaining authorizations and transmitting paperwork.
Medical Surgical Nurse
Wilson N Jones Medical Center
05.2018 - 10.2021
- Coordinated comprehensive care plans with physicians, therapists, and nursing staff to enhance patient outcomes.
- Monitored vital signs and recognized changes in patient condition.
- Administered treatments, therapies, and medication according to prescribed methods and protocols.
- Delivered tailored nursing care to adult patients suffering from multiple diagnoses.
- Implemented strategies to reduce risk factors associated with hospital acquired infections.
- Handled admissions, transfers, and patient handoffs across hospital departments.
- Performed nursing tasks to deliver a high level of care and comply with procedures and regulations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to deliver integrated therapies and ensure continuity of patient care.
Discharge Care Coordinating Nurse
Wilson N Jones Medical Center
Sherman, TX
10.2020 - 07.2021
- Coordinated discharge teaching for patients and families at medical center.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and reduce hospital readmissions after discharge.
- Communicated patient status, care concerns, and environmental issues to nursing supervisors and case managers to ensure timely interventions.
- Facilitated communication between members of the healthcare team by attending interdisciplinary meetings.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Collaborated with doctors to develop post-treatment home care plans aimed at preventing hospital readmissions.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact, and evaluate patient care plans.
Table Games Dealer
Choctaw Casino & Resort
Durant, OK
05.2015 - 05.2018
- Key Gaming License. Provide customer service. Responsible for dealing casino table games and knowledge of individual game payouts and procedures. Perform accurate chip and cash transactions.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Grayson College
Denison, TX12-2021
Associates Degree - Nursing (ADN) (RN)
Grayson College
Denison, TX05-2018
Emergency Medical Technician- Basic -
Grayson College
Denison, TX05-2012
High School Diploma -
Pottsboro High School
Pottsboro, TX05-2012
Skills
- Clinical assessment proficiency
- IV therapy
- Medication management
- Dressing changes
- Catheter placement
- Cardiac monitoring
- Interdisciplinary team collaboration
- Active team player
- Communication and customer service
- Strong work ethic
- People-oriented self-starter
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR and AED) certified by American Heart Association
Timeline
Clinical Nurse and Surgery Scheduling
Starnes Surgical Associates
07.2021 - 06.2025
Discharge Care Coordinating Nurse
Wilson N Jones Medical Center
10.2020 - 07.2021
Medical Surgical Nurse
Wilson N Jones Medical Center
05.2018 - 10.2021
Table Games Dealer
Choctaw Casino & Resort
05.2015 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Grayson College
Associates Degree - Nursing (ADN) (RN)
Grayson College
Emergency Medical Technician- Basic -
Grayson College
High School Diploma -
Pottsboro High School