Thomas Huey
Round Rock,TX
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN, Emergency Department
St. David's Georgetown Hospital
06.1998 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Managed complex cases of critically ill patients, ensuring optimal treatment plans were executed effectively.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Streamlined documentation processes to ensure accurate record-keeping and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures within the unit, maintaining a safe environment for both patients and staff members.
- Aligned nursing goals with department objectives to enhance overall performance metrics within the healthcare facility.
- Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
- Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
- Coordinated discharge planning efforts with social workers, case managers, and other multidisciplinary team members for smooth transitions posthospitalization.
- Utilized advanced clinical skills such as wound care management or IV therapy administration, leading to faster recovery times for patients treated under my supervision.
- Managed patient caseloads effectively, ensuring timely interventions and thorough follow-ups to mitigate potential complications.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
RN, Emergency Department
Las Palmas Del Sol Healthcare
12.1993 - 05.1998
Patient Care Technician, ER
Las Palmas Del Sol Healthcare
11.1989 - 12.1993
Medic
Air Force
05.1985 - 04.1989
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
El Paso Community College
El Paso, TX12.1993
Skills
- Poisoning treatment
- Advanced life support
- Documentation accuracy
- Orthopedic care
- Team collaboration
- Pediatric care
- Time management
- Geriatric care
- Pain management
- IV insertion
- EKG interpretation
- Behavioral health
- Cardiac monitoring
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- [Area of certification] Training - [Timeframe]
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
RN, Emergency Department
St. David's Georgetown Hospital
06.1998 - Current
RN, Emergency Department
Las Palmas Del Sol Healthcare
12.1993 - 05.1998
Patient Care Technician, ER
Las Palmas Del Sol Healthcare
11.1989 - 12.1993
Medic
Air Force
05.1985 - 04.1989
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
El Paso Community College
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- [Area of certification] Training - [Timeframe]
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