Travel Nurse
Phoenix Med Staff
Pflugerville, Texas, United States
Nikki D. Washington, MSN, MBA, RN, CNOR, is a travel nurse for Phoenix Medstaff, specializing in Interventional Radiology/Neuro/Vascular/Cardiac Catheterization. Nikki is the former Director of Nursing at the DeBakey Heart & Vascular Cath Lab & Pacemaker Clinic in Houston, Texas. She was instrumental in bridging the gap between the operating room and procedure areas. Nikki has been a member of AORN of Greater Houston since 2007, is a member of the Texas Council of periOperative Nurses, Texas Nurses Association, American Nurses Association, and a Lifetime member of AORN National. Nikki is currently the treasurer of AORN of Greater Houston and has served as Greater Houston's president, AORN National Nominating Committee member, member of the Houston Community College System Surgical Technology Advisory Board, CCI CNOR Champion, CNOR Prep Course Instructor, and several professional council chairs/co-chairs. Before her leadership role, Nikki was an RN IV Clinical Educator at Houston Methodist Outpatient Center. She was instrumental in bridging professional gaps in transitioning from Novice to Expert Nurses. As a result, Nikki created a workshop for OR nurse residents, assisting them with tools for a successful transition from novice to expert. Nikki has presented at local and national professional conferences focusing on nursing incivility, embracing the leader in you, and taking ownership and accountability in nursing collaboration. Nikki was inducted into the Phi Chi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing for her dedication to leadership. Nikki is a member of Changed Ministries Community Outreach for Feeding the Homeless and a mentor for Teen Mothers in her community. She has also presented the effects of diabetes awareness in the community as a part of her community involvement. Nikki is an active member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated, where she's actively involved in the Emergency Readiness Team. She has presented on the "Basics of CPR" and "Home Fire Safety.".
I do not have any relevant financial / non-financial relationships with any proprietary interests.
Thursday, April 21, 2022