Tomeka L. Washington
League City,TX
Summary
Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner with 19+ years of experience in obstetrics and women’s health across inpatient and ambulatory settings. Board-certified WHNP-BC and RNC-OB with a record of elevating team performance, quality, and patient experience. Partners seamlessly with physicians, nurses, and community stakeholders to expand access, reduce disparities, and deliver culturally responsive care.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maternal & Child Specialist
UTMB/RMCHP (Regional Maternal & Child Health Program), UTMB Department of OB/GYN
Texas City, TX
08.2016 - Current
- Deliver women’s health and perinatal services across clinic and hospital-based settings; promote safe, evidence-based care for prenatal, intrapartum, and postpartum patients.
- Provide patient and family education to improve maternal–infant outcomes and ensure comprehension of care plans, warning signs, and follow-up.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (OB/GYN, pediatrics, nursing, social work) to coordinate care and address social determinants impacting maternal health.
- Support quality and safety initiatives aligned with AWHONN standards and organizational policies.
Staff Registered Nurse — Labor & Delivery
UTMB
Galveston, TX
06.2005 - 08.2016
- Provided comprehensive care for laboring and postpartum patients, including assessment, fetal monitoring, medication administration, and recovery support.
- Assisted with high-risk obstetric care in collaboration with obstetricians and anesthesia.
- Championed compassionate, family-centered care during childbirth and postpartum recovery.
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice -
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ08-2026
Master of Science in Pastoral Care & Counseling -
Southeastern University
Lakeland, FL08-2021
Master of Science in Nursing - Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH04-2016
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Oklahoma Wesleyan University
Bartlesville, OK12-2013
Associate of Applied Science in Nursing -
College of The Mainland
Texas City, TX05-2005
Skills
- Coordinates care with OB/GYN, pediatrics, and social work to ensure safe transitions, follow-up, and continuity across settings
- Drives patient education initiatives that improve understanding of warning signs, postpartum follow-up, and self-management
- Contributes to safety and quality projects aligned with AWHONN standards; supports implementation of standardized workflows and documentation
- Leads by influence—facilitates huddles and debriefs, surfaces improvement opportunities, and supports change adoption
- Trusted advocate for health equity and culturally responsive, family-centered care
- Leadership & team coordination
- Quality & patient safety (AWHONN-aligned)
- Workflow improvement & change support
- Patient education & counseling
- Women’s health across the continuum (prenatal, intrapartum, postpartum)
- Interdisciplinary collaboration & care coordination
- Culturally responsive, community-engaged care
Affiliations
- Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN)
- Minority Nurses Association
Certification
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), Texas — Active
- Women’s Health Care Nurse Practitioner (WHNP-BC) — Exp. 2025-09-15
- National Certification Corporation – Inpatient Obstetric Nursing (RNC-OB) — Exp. 2026-12-15
- Texas Advanced Practice License # AP131592 — Exp. 2026-01-31
- DEA Certificate — Active — Exp. 2027-05-31
- Texas Registered Nurse License # 717515 — Exp. 2026-01-31
- Basic Life Support (BLS) — Exp. 2027-06-20
Timeline
Maternal & Child Specialist
UTMB/RMCHP (Regional Maternal & Child Health Program), UTMB Department of OB/GYN
08.2016 - Current
Staff Registered Nurse — Labor & Delivery
UTMB
06.2005 - 08.2016
Doctor of Nursing Practice -
Grand Canyon University
Master of Science in Pastoral Care & Counseling -
Southeastern University
Master of Science in Nursing - Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner
University of Cincinnati
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Oklahoma Wesleyan University
Associate of Applied Science in Nursing -
College of The Mainland
Leadership & Clinical Strengths
- Leadership & team coordination
- Quality & patient safety (AWHONN-aligned)
- Workflow improvement & change support
- Patient education & counseling
- Women’s health across the continuum (prenatal, intrapartum, postpartum)
- Interdisciplinary collaboration & care coordination
- Culturally responsive, community‑engaged care
Community & Ministry Leadership
Pastoral Care & Counseling (MSPCC) — Practical Scope-Integrates spiritual care in church and community settings: crisis,intervention; group facilitation; cultural humility; boundaries and ethics; community resource navigation; program planning and evaluation.
The Fellowship of Texas City — Active member and volunteer; Mission Trip to Haiti — 2016 (maternal/child health education, supply distribution, prayer and community support).