Lago Vista, TX *****
Cellular: 713-***-****
Email: ***********@*****.***
Education
• Master in Science of Nursing as a Family Nurse Practitioner Prairie View A&M University, College of Nursing, May 2011
• Bachelor in Science of Nursing Prairie View A&M University, College of Nursing, August 2007
• Associates Degree in Science of Nursing, Tomball College, May 2002
• Associates Degree Emergency Medical Service Profession, Tomball College 1999 Credentials
• Licensure by the Texas Board of Nursing (BON) as an Advanced Practice Nurse with prescriptive authority 2011
• Licensure by the Texas Board of Nursing (BON) as a Registered Nurse 2002
• Current holder of DPS and DEA
Certifications
• American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board
(AANPCB) Certification
• Certified Emergency Room Nurse (CEN)
• Basic Life Support Provider (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• Pediatrics Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Certification
• American Heart NIH Stroke Scale
• Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)
Natasha L. Gibbs APRN, MSN, NP-C
Professional Employment
Registered Nurse
05/2002- 08/2011 Houston Northwest Medical Center
2002-2008 Emergency Department and Intensive Care Unit
• Emergency Room Charge Nurse
• STEMI/NIH Stroke Team leader
• SANE Nurse Coordinator
• Medical ICU Staff Nurse
• Chairperson for Staff Nurse Education Council
Ø Responsible for staff nurse competencies
• Chairperson for Nursing Research Council
• Preceptor Coordinator for Emergency Room
Internship
• ACLS and BLS Instructor
2008- 2011 Lead Rapid Response Nurse
Supervised the rapid response team of nurses and respiratory therapist. Duties also involved entering data into national databank for rapid response team research.
• Responded to clinical emergencies and provided direct patient care to patients requiring crises intervention in accordance with critical thinking skills and established policies and protocols
• Management of the care of acutely ill critical patients including sepsis with SIRS, allergic reactions, acute respiratory failure with ventilator/pulmonary management, hemodynamic monitoring, vasoactive IV therapy, invasive lines, and/or cardiac synchronized conversion or pacing.
• Continued to initiate, develop, implement, and make necessary revisions to the patient’s plan of care according to problems identified.
• Safely transported the patient to ICU setting if needed, and continued care in the ICU until able to transfer care safely to ICU staff nurse. 09/2011- 06/2012 Sadler Clinic
Advanced Practice Nurse
Urgent Care
• Diagnose and treatment of acute illness and injuries which include but not limited to interpretation of x-rays, EKG’s, and multitude of procedures such as splinting, foreign body removal, suturing and I&D’s. Private Office
• Deliver preventative care, manage an array of chronic illnesses, and provide primary health care services to individuals of all ages in the outpatient family practice setting. Familiar with Texas Health Spring HMR and 360’s exams.
• Occupational medicine including DOT physicals and Workers Compensation claims
08/2011- 07/2013 Chamberlain College of Nursing (Houston Campus)
Lead Instructor and Course developer
• Develop curriculum and course objectives for didactic classroom, online classroom, and clinical experiences. Choose appropriate technological options for online teaching strategies including websites, e-mail, voice over power points, and online discussion boards
o Pharmacology for Nurses classroom and online
o Pathophysiology I & II classroom and online
o Advanced Adult Health Nursing- Critical Care classroom
• Simulation Lab Instructor
o Developed clinical skill labs learning objectives o Developed clinically based scenarios and oversaw clinical simulated patient care to meet the course objectives
o Facilitated debriefing to discussed the learning points of the simulation
• Clinical Instructor
o Plan clinical experiences for and provides direct supervision and evaluation of students in the clinical setting. Facilitated learning of clinical skills, especially assessment and critical thinking skills. Sought out learning opportunities appropriate for skill level, and coordinated patient care with didactic learning content.
09/2012- 12/2013 Houston Methodist Hospital System (St. Johns Campus)
Emergency Department
Orders, interprets, and records results of clinical tests which include but not limited to laboratory studies, x-rays, ABG’s, CT scan, ultrasound.
Orders and prescribes medications and makes recommendations for other therapeutic forms of treatment
Delivers direct care with assessment, diagnosis and treatment for minor emergencies through the life span which include but not limited to Burns, lacerations, foreign body removal, epistaxis, simple fractures, dermatological disorders, asthma, STI, wound and skin infections, dental pain, and back pain.
07/2013- 05/2019 Houston Methodist Hospital System (West Campus)
Emergency Department
• True member of healthcare team helping delivery comprehensive care to patients throughout the life span.
• Orders, interprets, and records results of clinical tests which include but not limited to laboratory studies, x-rays, ABG’s, CT scan, ultrasound
• Delivers direct care with assessment, diagnosis and treatment for minor and major emergencies which include but not limited to Burns, lacerations, foreign body removal, epistaxis, simple fractures, dermatological disorders, asthma, COPD, STI, vaginal bleeding, wound and skin infections, dental pain, and back pain, abdominal pain, chest pain, headaches, dehydration, CVA or TIA, cardiac arrhythmias, and hypertension
• Utilizes advanced skills such as US guided vascular access, endotracheal intubation, and chest tube insertion.
• Orders and prescribes medications and makes recommendations for other therapeutic forms of treatment including hospital admissions or transfers.
• Preceptor to FNP, ACNP, and ENP nurse practitioner students 06/2019- Current
US Acute Care Solutions (Seton Harker Heights & Cedar Park Campuses) Emergency Department
• Orders, interprets, and records results of clinical tests which include but not limited to laboratory studies, x-rays, ABG’s, CT scan, and ultrasounds
• Delivers direct care including assessment, diagnosis and treatment of medical emergencies and minor injuries, include but not limited to burns, lacerations, foreign body removal, epistaxis, simple fractures, dermatological disorders, asthma, abnormal vaginal bleeding, wound and skin infections, dental pain, back pain, abdominal pain, chest pain, headaches, dehydration, cardiac arrhythmias, and hypertension.
• Orders and prescribes medications and makes recommendations for other therapeutic forms of treatment including hospital admissions or transfers. Memberships
Emergency Nurse Association 2004
Inducted in to Sigma Theta Tau International, Nursing Honors Society 2007
Texas Nurse Association 2005
International Association of Forensic Nurses 2005
American Academy Nurse Practitioners 2011