Teresa Hooper
Scottsboro,AL
Summary
Compassionate Charge Nurse known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient care management, staff supervision, and emergency response. Excel at communication, leadership, and problem-solving to ensure optimal patient outcomes and team performance.
Overview
1
1
Certification
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Nurse, NPCU
Huntsville Hospital System
Huntsville, AL
10.2010 - Current
- • Participated in quality improvement initiatives to ensure best practice standards were met within the unit setting.
• Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress toward desired outcomes.
• Collaborated with other departments such as pharmacy, laboratory services, physical therapy, to ensure proper delivery of services.
• Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications.
• Responded quickly to emergent situations such as cardiac arrest or respiratory distress.
• Supervised licensed practical nurses and certified nursing assistants.
• Managed staffing levels within the unit while ensuring optimal levels of patient care.
Clinical Instructor
Drake State Community and Technical College
Huntsville, AL
02.2010 - 05.2012
- • Developed and implemented clinical teaching strategies to provide students with hands-on experience in patient care.
• Conducted evaluations of student performance, provided feedback and guidance on areas of improvement.
• Provided instruction on a variety of topics related to clinical medicine including physical diagnosis, pharmacology, and medical ethics.
• Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care during clinical rotations.
Staff Nurse, NPCU
Huntsville Hospital System
Huntsville, Alabama
06.1993 - 10.2010
- • Assessed and monitored patient health conditions, including vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, and blood pressure.
• Provided nursing care for patients with various medical diagnoses and treatments.
• Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders.
• Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
• Ensured that all documentation was accurate and up-to-date according to established guidelines.
• Supported families during times of illness or injury by providing emotional support and assistance with decision-making processes.
• Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
Staff Nurse
Methodist Healthcare
Indianapolis, Indiana
12.2008 - 02.2009
- • Assessed and monitored patient health conditions, including vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, and blood pressure.
• Provided nursing care for patients with various medical diagnoses and treatments.
• Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders.
• Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
• Ensured that all documentation was accurate and up-to-date according to established guidelines.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northeast Alabama Community College
Rainsville, AL05-1993
Skills
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Performance Evaluations
- Rapport Building
- Care Coordination
- Plan of Action Implementation
- Procedure Development
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Staff Supervision
- Care Plan Management
Certification
- BLS – American Heart Association – Certified 2025
- ACLS – American Heart Association – Certified 2025
- NIHS – American Heart Association – Certified 2023 & 2024 + 2025
Timeline
Charge Nurse, NPCU
Huntsville Hospital System
10.2010 - Current
Clinical Instructor
Drake State Community and Technical College
02.2010 - 05.2012
Staff Nurse
Methodist Healthcare
12.2008 - 02.2009
Staff Nurse, NPCU
Huntsville Hospital System
06.1993 - 10.2010
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northeast Alabama Community College