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VADA DIXON

Tarkington,TX

Summary

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification

Work History

Emergency Nurse

HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball
11.2017 - Current
  • Clinical Nurse Coordinator
  • Duties: obtaining and resulting patient labs in onsite laboratory, quality control of laboratory equipment/supplies, inventory/ordering laboratory and facility supplies and weekly ordering of linens and nutrition.
  • Managed ER resources effectively, ensuring adequate staffing levels and proper distribution of medical supplies for the facility.

Emergency Nurse

Schneider Regional Medical Center
12.2016 - 08.2017
  • Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.

Emergency Nurse

Priority Emergency Room
06.2014 - 12.2016
  • Responsibilities included care of minor and life threatening emergencies, patient admissions to local hospitals, in-house laboratory management, inventory of supplies and medications, chart audits, discharge patient follow up, and management of facility as needed.

Emergency Nurse

Memorial Hermann Northwest
06.2010 - 06.2014
  • Stabilized and managed critically ill patients, triaged, prioritized patient care, identified and managed patient problems, assessed, planned and implemented care based on protocols and orders.
  • Delivered compassionate care to patients of diverse ages, backgrounds, and medical needs in the fast-paced emergency department setting.
  • Served as a preceptor for new graduates, providing guidance and support during their orientation period.


Emergency Nurse

St Luke's Episcopal Hospital
06.2008 - 06.2010
  • Closely monitored critical patients requiring continuous observation or frequent intervention due to unstable conditions.
  • Performed thorough physical assessments on each patient upon arrival to the emergency department, identifying urgent medical concerns and initiating appropriate interventions.
  • Assessed incoming critical unstable patients quickly in collaboration with other healthcare providers for immediate life-saving measures.
  • Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
06.2021

Associate Degree Nursing -

San Jacinto College
Pasadena, Texas
05.2005

Certification

TNCC NRP BLS ACLS PALS

Timeline

Emergency Nurse

HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball
11.2017 - Current

Emergency Nurse

Schneider Regional Medical Center
12.2016 - 08.2017

Emergency Nurse

Priority Emergency Room
06.2014 - 12.2016

Emergency Nurse

Memorial Hermann Northwest
06.2010 - 06.2014

Emergency Nurse

St Luke's Episcopal Hospital
06.2008 - 06.2010

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Western Governors University

Associate Degree Nursing -

San Jacinto College
VADA DIXON