RESUME

Debra L. Hudson, RN
11917 Blueridge Mtn
Corpus Christi, TX 78410
361/688-5793
dh574f6a@westpost.net

Objective: To secure a position where my experience and abilities can be utili

zed to the fullest and where there is room for professional advancement.
Assets: Dedicated, dependable and caring individual with a broad range of
healthcare experience as a Student Nurse Tech. I am a highly motivated profess
ional with superior communication and management skills in the private sector.

Work Experience: April 2009 to Present

Corpus Christi Specialty Hospital, Corpus Christi, Texas
Registered Nurse, Wound Care Nurse, - All aspects of patient care, medication a
dministration, as well as wound care nurse.
August 2008 to April 2009
Corpus Christi Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Corpus Christi, Texas
Wound Care Nurse, ADON, - Plan and care for all patient wounds, following physic
ian and standing orders. Teaching proper positioning of residents, to CAN's, to
prevent pressure ulcers and promote comfort and circulation. Monitoring lab val
ues for nutritional needs to aid in proper healing of wounds and prevent further
skin breakdown. Weekly Skin assessments, weekly wound reports, working with St
ate surveyors to ensure that proper procedures are followed. Supervising staff a
s necessary. On call when necessary. Working as a floor nurse when needed.
Assist LVN's when whenever possible.

March 2008 to June 2008

Christus Spohn Health Systems, Corpus Christi, TX
Registered Nurse: Oncology and Med-Surge Unit, specializing in the care of crit
ically ill patients with all types of cancer, in all stages of the disease and r
elated surgical procedures for treatment for the disease and palliative care for
treatment of the symptoms and pain. All aspects of Registered Nursing includin
g but not limited to direct patient care, patient advocate, taking orders from p
hysicians, entering orders in Meditech computer system, noting orders that were
entered by Unit Secretary, attending discharge planning meetings weekly, regardi
ng discharge needs for my patients. Closely working with physicians and other he
althcare professionals and ancillary personnel to ensure a favorable outcome for
all patients.
Student Nurse Tech: Oncology Unit with two years of experience in the Urology Un
it and various experiences on other Med-Surge Units.
Offered direct patient care to patients with various medical surgical health iss
ues, assisted Registered Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses as well as other
medical personnel as needed.
I assisted unit director in planning, implementing and performing chart auditing
for quality improvement projects as required by JACHO.
Unit Secretary: Direct and indirect contact with all members of the medical tea
m as well as patient and family members. Entered physician orders into the Medit
ech computer system to insure the orders were received by the proper department
and carried out in a timely manner. Performed various secretarial duties as req
uired by physicians, medical personal, patients and management. Answered phones
and patient call lights when necessary, assisted physicians, nurses and other s
taff and patients as needed.
Education: 2004-2007 Del Mar College, Corpus Christi, TX
Associate Degree Registered Nurse
Professional/ Texas Nurses Association
Educational Student Nursing Association
Associations: Lifetime Member of Phi Theta Kappa
Professional Member of the unit based council for the Oncology Unit

Activities: Nominated and Selected Power Leader to represent the Oncology Unit
Community Assessment for Disabled persons
Taught a group of 100 5th graders about the importance of nutrition and exercis
e: Taught a group of adults the importance of safe sex practices and the preven
tion of Sexually Transmitted Diseases. Organized a group of students to inform
others about the importance of Organ Donation. Participated on a committee for
our class Pinning and Capping Ceremony.
Volunteer Muscular Dystrophy Association:
Activities: Breast Cancer Awareness
Campaign: American Heart Association:
References: Available upon request