Juanita Harris

Bachelor's Degree prepared Registered Nurse (RN) with extensive experience delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in high-acuity inpatient hospital settings. Demonstrated expertise in comprehensive medical and psychosocial assessments, medication administration, crisis recognition, and evidence-based nursing interventions across medical-surgical, telemetry, and perioperative units. Clinically versatile and adaptable, with a strong ability to manage complex patient populations, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and maintain accurate, regulatory-compliant documentation.

Experienced in patient and family education, discharge planning, and safety-focused care delivery. Brings a strong foundation in academic and clinical environments, supporting best practices, continuous learning, and quality outcomes in fast-paced healthcare settings.

Medical Surgical - System Float Staff RN - Memorial Hermann Hospital - Houston, TX

(2018-03)

Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult medical-surgical patients, including those in orthopedics, neurology, oncology, and general surgery, with close monitoring for post-operative complications such as infection, bleeding, DVTs, and pain, using evidence-based protocols. Practiced in large academic medical centers, maintaining regulatory-compliant documentation and evidence-based standards while adapting to fast-paced, high-acuity environments.

• Conducted comprehensive biopsychosocial and medical assessments, identifying acute psychiatric symptoms, safety risks, and medical comorbidities in complex adult patient populations
• Perform head-to-toe assessments, document findings, and report critical changes and monitor for complications in patient conditions to the healthcare team
• Administer IV fluids, medications, blood products, and manage central lines, PICC lines, and peripheral IVs
• Ensure infection control standards are maintained during all patient interactions, procedures, and equipment handling
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for care planning, patient education, and discharge preparation
• Partnered with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams to support discharge planning, medication education, safety planning, and coordination with outpatient and community resources
• Functioned as a liaison between patients, psychiatrists, physicians, social workers, therapists, and case management, ensuring coordinated, patient-centered care
• Provided clinical oversight and direction to LVNs, technicians, and support staff, promoting safe care delivery and adherence to hospital policies
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the EMR to support continuity of care and legal requirements
• Educate patients and families on medication regimens, surgical recovery expectations, chronic disease management, and lifestyle modifications
• Chemo infusion administration, excellent IV skills
• Pre-Anesthesia Clinic patient preparation: Covid testing, 12 lead EKGs, phlebotomy
• Pre-Op - Stage 2

Nursing Faculty - Chamberlain College of Nursing - Houston, TX

(2022-01 - 2024-12)

• Adult Health Lecture Instructor - January 2022 - December 2024
• Adult Health - Course Team Lead - January 2022 - September 2023
• Fundamentals and Health Assessment Lab Instructor
• Fundamentals Lecture Instructor - August 2024
• Clinical Course Coordinator - March 2022 - May 2022; March 2023 - September 2023

Adjunct Nursing Professor - Lone Star College - Kingwood, TX

(2020-01 - 2021-12)

• Clinical Instructor, 1st level, and 3rd level
• Supervising students in hospital and rehab settings
• Teaching beginning nursing skills and skill lab setup
• Lecturing on the nursing process and care plans and how it relates to patient care

Adjunct Nursing Professor / Skills Lab Assistant - Tyler Jr. College - Tyler, TX

(2017-01 - 2017-12)

• Clinical instructor - Behavioral Health. Maintained clinical competency in inpatient behavioral health environments while supervising and supporting nursing care delivery
• Skills labs assistant, skill instruction and evaluation

Texas Oncology Chemotherapy Infusion Center - PRN - Capstone Staffing - Tyler, TX

(2014-08 - 2014-12)

Clinic style chemo infusion center, phlebotomy, injections, chemo administration, port and PICC line access and care.

Oncology - Unit Specific PRN - UT Health - Tyler (Formally known as East Texas Medical Center) - Tyler, TX

(2012-01 - 2014-08)

• Care of oncology and general medical-surgical patients, including chemotherapy infusions, mediport access, and PICC line care

Hospital PRN Float Pool - UT Health - Tyler (Formally known as East Texas Medical Center) - Tyler, TX

(2014-08 - 2018-04)

Floated between all medical-surgical hospital units, providing care for a wide variety of adult patients with acute and chronic conditions, adapting quickly to different workflows and team dynamics.

• Provided pre-operative care, including patient education, medication reconciliation, and baseline assessments to ensure readiness for surgery
• Care of oncology and general medical-surgical patients, including chemotherapy infusions, mediport access, and PICC line care
• Delivered post-operative care in Stage 2 recovery, monitoring vital signs, managing pain, assessing surgical sites, and preparing patients for safe discharge or transfer
• Supported the Surgery Pre-Anesthesia Clinic by performing comprehensive admission assessments, reviewing medical histories, and preparing patients for anesthesia and surgical procedures
• Pre-Op - Stage 2

Oncology - East Texas Medical Center - Tyler, TX

(2009-09 - 2011-12)

Care of oncology and general medical-surgical patients, including chemotherapy infusions, mediport access, and PICC line care.

RN - Staff Nurse - Stroke / Neurology Unit - Trinity Mother Frances - Tyler, TX

(2008-01 - 2008-09)

• Neuroscience Residency Program / Stroke Care Certification
• Care of neurological and medical-surgical patients, including telemetry monitoring

Nurse Extern - Float Pool - Trinity Mother Frances - Tyler, TX

(2006-12 - 2007-12)

• Floated all medical-surgical units of the hospital
• Patient documentation and care within scope of practice

Doctor of Nursing Practice - Nursing - American College of Education (2027)

Master of Science in Nursing - Education - University of Texas at Tyler (2017-12)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing - University of Texas at Tyler (2013-05)

Associate of Science in Nursing - Nursing - Tyler Jr. College (2007-12)