Timara Roberts
Houston,TX
Summary
With over eight years of critical care, emergency, trauma, and hospice nursing experience, I bring both clinical expertise and heartfelt compassion to every patient encounter. Beginning as an LVN in 2014 and advancing to MSN-prepared faculty, I now balance teaching BSN students at Chamberlain University with providing after-hours support as an On-Call RN for AccentCare Hospice. My career reflects a passion for patient advocacy, mentorship, and delivering exceptional, human-centered care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Faculty Instructor
Chamberlain University College of Nursing
01.2025 - Current
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Developed lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards to enhance student engagement.
- Facilitated interactive workshops that promoted collaborative learning among students.
- Assessed student performance through various evaluation methods, providing constructive feedback.
- Implemented innovative teaching strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and needs.
- Analyzed student progress data to refine instructional approaches and improve outcomes.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
- Facilitated interactive classroom discussions to promote critical thinking skills
Hospice Nurse
AccentCare Hospice
09.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive hospice care strategies.
- Educated families on end-of-life care options, enhancing understanding and comfort during difficult times.
- Monitored patient vital signs and documented changes to inform clinical decision-making processes.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate end-of-life care and symptom management.
Full-time Faculty
Galen College Of Nursing
04.2024 - Current
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating real-life scenarios and case studies in lessons.
- Developed comprehensive lesson plans and assessments, ensuring alignment with nursing program objectives.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by fostering open communication and providing constructive feedback to students.
- Implemented innovative teaching methods such as simulation-based learning, which improved student competency and critical thinking skills.
- Evaluated student performance through regular assessments, tracking progress and identifying areas for improvement.
- Collaborated with fellow instructors to devise effective teaching strategies, resulting in increased student satisfaction.
Division Float RN CV ICU/ Recovery
Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center
10.2023 - 01.2025
- 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.
RN STICU / Liver Transplant
Stanford Medical Center
04.2023 - 09.2023
- Care of patients in a level 1 Surgical Trauma
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients.
ICU Staff Nurse
Health Trust Staffing
02.2023 - 10.2023
- Care of pts in an ICU setting
- Responded to emergency situations to provide rapid and accurate care.
- Delivered outstanding patient care in MICU , CCU , SICU , Neuro critical care units.
ED/ICU
Medley
11.2021 - 10.2023
- Care of patients in a Emergency center setting
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
RN ED
TRYFACTA Staffing-SFDPH, San Francisco General Hos
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Care of pts in a level one Trauma ED
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
RN ICU Float
PROLINK STAFFING-DMC, Doctors Medical Center
09.2022 - 11.2022
- Responded to emergency situations to provide rapid and accurate care.
- Delivered outstanding patient care in MICU , SICU , CCU , Neuro critical care units.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
ICU Float
MEMORIAL HERMANN
07.2022 - 09.2022
- Care of patients in an Emergency Room setting Level 1 Trauma
- Delivered outstanding patient care in Type critical care units.
RN ICU
Snap Nurse SHASTA REGIONAL
11.2021 - 04.2022
- Care of patient with covid 19 and other illnesses in an ICU setting
- Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
- Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
RN
Health Trust Staffing
01.2020 - 02.2023
- Care and patients in an ICU setting ranging from CVICU, Neuro , Surgical/Trauma and Medical.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients.
RN ICU
HCA Northwest
05.2021 - 07.2021
- Level 2 trauma
- Performed timely resuscitation and stabilization of acutely ill patients.
- Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
- Delivered outstanding patient care in MICU , Neuro, CCU , SICU critical care units.
RN ICU Float
KAISER BALDWIN PARK
02.2021 - 04.2021
- Crisis contract
- Care of Covid positive patients in Intensive care setting
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients.
- Responded to emergency situations to provide rapid and accurate care.
- Delivered outstanding patient care in MICU , CCU critical care units.
RN ICU/ED
MD Anderson Cancer Center
02.2020 - 02.2021
- Care of critical oncology patients and covid patients in emergency and critical care settings.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
Charge Registered Nurse STICU
LBJ Hospital
01.2019 - 02.2020
- Care of patients in a Trauma/Surgical ICU setting
- Free Flaps , Grafts , Trauma and Cardiac CV
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Strengthened unit care standards and policies with focus on patient safety and dignity.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes, and treatment implementations.
RN ED
Harris Health System, LBJ / Ben Taub General Hospital
04.2018 - 01.2019
- Also a supervisory position and I took an assignment as well
- Care of patients in a level 1 Trauma EC with a variety of disease processes including Traumatic injuries.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
ICU Staff Nurse
Kindred Hospital
12.2017 - 04.2018
- Care of patient in a SICU/MICU with a wide range of disease process and septic shock .
- Responded to emergency situations to provide rapid and accurate care.
- Utilized ventilators, monitors and infusion pumps following manufactures' guidelines.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients.
Cardiovascular RN
Memorial Hermann
05.2017 - 01.2018
- Provide care for patient with a wide range of cardiac diseases and surgeries.
- Collaborated with cardiologists to diagnose causes of arrhythmias and offered pacemakers, ablation, medications and other interventional treatments.
- Monitored patient vital signs using electrocardiograms and other advanced equipment to foster telemetry care.
LVN/RN
Cornerstone Hospitals Group
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Acute Care LPN/LVN -, Provide care for patients with a unique variety of disease processes including sepsis in a PCU setting .
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
Education
Post Master’s Certificate - AG-ACNP
Purdue University
West Lafayette, INMaster Of Science - Nursing Education
Capella University
06.2023
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Lamar State College
Port Arthur, TX12.2016
Lvn - Nursing
Lamar State College
Orange, TX12.2014
Skills
- Trauma Surgical ICU
- MICU
- Neuro ICU
- CCU
- Emergency Situations
- Critical Care Nursing
- Mechanical Ventilators
- Emergency Trauma
- Nursing Staff Supervision
- Preceptor experience
- Charge Nurse ICU experience
- Charge Nurse ED Experience
- CV Recovery
Accomplishments
- Sigma Theta Tau nursing honors
- Phi sigma Pi honors
- The National Society of Leadership
Timeline
Faculty Instructor
Chamberlain University College of Nursing
01.2025 - Current
Hospice Nurse
AccentCare Hospice
09.2024 - Current
Full-time Faculty
Galen College Of Nursing
04.2024 - Current
Division Float RN CV ICU/ Recovery
Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center
10.2023 - 01.2025
RN STICU / Liver Transplant
Stanford Medical Center
04.2023 - 09.2023
ICU Staff Nurse
Health Trust Staffing
02.2023 - 10.2023
RN ED
TRYFACTA Staffing-SFDPH, San Francisco General Hos
01.2023 - 04.2023
RN ICU Float
PROLINK STAFFING-DMC, Doctors Medical Center
09.2022 - 11.2022
ICU Float
MEMORIAL HERMANN
07.2022 - 09.2022
RN ICU
Snap Nurse SHASTA REGIONAL
11.2021 - 04.2022
ED/ICU
Medley
11.2021 - 10.2023
RN ICU
HCA Northwest
05.2021 - 07.2021
RN ICU Float
KAISER BALDWIN PARK
02.2021 - 04.2021
RN ICU/ED
MD Anderson Cancer Center
02.2020 - 02.2021
RN
Health Trust Staffing
01.2020 - 02.2023
Charge Registered Nurse STICU
LBJ Hospital
01.2019 - 02.2020
RN ED
Harris Health System, LBJ / Ben Taub General Hospital
04.2018 - 01.2019
ICU Staff Nurse
Kindred Hospital
12.2017 - 04.2018
Cardiovascular RN
Memorial Hermann
05.2017 - 01.2018
LVN/RN
Cornerstone Hospitals Group
01.2015 - 01.2017
Post Master’s Certificate - AG-ACNP
Purdue University
Master Of Science - Nursing Education
Capella University
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Lamar State College
Lvn - Nursing
Lamar State College
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