Pediatric Nurse
Dell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas · Austin, TX
May, 2021 · Present
Cared for 4–6 pediatric patients per shift across acute medical-surgical and step-down assignments, prioritizing safety, comfort, and family-centered communication.
Reduced medication-administration variances by 22% through barcode scanning audits and peer coaching; consistently maintained 98% documentation accuracy.
Coordinated discharge teaching with families and interdisciplinary teams, improving teach-back completion to 95% and supporting timely follow-up.
Responded to rapid changes in respiratory and postoperative status using PALS protocols; precepted 6 new graduate nurses.
Staff Nurse, Pediatric Unit
Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin · Austin, TX
Jun, 2018 · Apr, 2021
Managed 5–7 pediatric patients per shift, completing assessments, IV therapy, medication administration, and escalation of deteriorating conditions.
Partnered with child-life specialists and families to improve pain reassessment compliance from 82% to 97% over one year.
Delivered bedside education for asthma, diabetes, and postoperative care; earned two consecutive unit recognition awards for family advocacy.