CONSTANCE A. HOUSER
Myrtle Beach
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at McLeod Health, excelling in IV therapy and patient advocacy. Proven leadership in training staff and managing complex care, including central line and tracheostomy management. Committed to infection control and effective communication, ensuring optimal patient outcomes in high-pressure environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adjunct Clinical Instructor
Horry-Georgetown Technical College, Grand Strand Campus
Myrtle Beach
05.2025 - Current
- Conducted assessments of student learning outcomes based upon established criteria.
- Monitored student attendance records for accuracy and compliance with school policy.
- Evaluated student portfolios to measure their understanding of classroom material.
- Encouraged collaboration between fellow instructors to facilitate knowledge sharing among peers.
- Facilitated group discussions regarding case studies of patients within a clinical environment.
- Supervised students during hands-on training sessions in the lab setting.
- Provided feedback on student's progress, strengths, and weaknesses.
- Assessed student performance through written exams and practical skills testing.
- Mentored students to help them develop their clinical skillset.
- Provided guidance during internships, helping students gain real-world experience.
Registered Nurse/Surgical II Charge Nurse
McLeod Health Internal Resource Pool
04.2024 - Current
- Executed all responsibilities of licensed Registered Nurse in South Carolina.
- Served as Charge Nurse, orienting and precepting new RNs and student nurses.
- Performed procedures including IV starts, Foley catheter placements, and NG tube feedings.
- Managed tracheostomy care, central line care, sterile dressing changes, and wound care.
- Documented patient care using Epic while adhering to Privacy Rights and HIPAA regulations.
- Provided care for patients in isolation to prevent infection spread.
- Communicated patient updates to physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and staff involved in care.
Registered Nurse/Surgical II Charge Nurse
Host Healthcare/McLeod Regional Medical Ctr
Florence
05.2023 - Current
- Executed all responsibilities of a licensed Registered Nurse in South Carolina.
- Served as Charge Nurse; oriented and precepted new RNs and student nurses.
- Conducted procedures including IV starts, Foley Catheter placements, and NG tube insertions.
- Administered PEG tube care and TPN/TNA nutrition with precision.
- Performed tracheostomy care, central line management, sterile dressing changes, and wound care.
- Documented patient care using Epic while adhering to HIPAA and privacy regulations.
- Provided care for isolation patients, ensuring safety protocols were followed.
- Communicated patient updates effectively to physicians and nursing staff.
Registered Nurse/Surgical II Charge Nurse
AYA Healthcare/ McLeod Regional Medical Center
Florence
03.2022 - Current
- Company Overview: Travel Agency
- Performed all duties of a licensed Registered Nurse in the State of South Carolina
- Acted in Charge Nurse position; oriented and precepted new RN’s, newly hired RN’s, as well as student nurses.
- Performed procedures including IV starts, Foley Catheter placement and removal; NG tube placement along with tube feedings and decompression; PEG tube care and feedings; TPN/TNA nutrition
- Tracheostomy care, Central line care and sterile dressing changes, wound care and ostomy care
- Utilized charting through Cerner, and currently using Epic, documenting patient care while following all Rights of Privacy and HIPAA guidelines.
- Cared for Covid patients
- Communicated updates on patients to physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners and all staff involved in patient care.
- Travel Agency
Registered Nurse/Surgical II Charge Nurse
AYA Healthcare/McLeod Regional Medical Center
Florence
02.2021 - Current
- Company Overview: Travel Agency
- Performed all duties of a licensed Registered Nurse in the State of South Carolina
- Acted in Charge Nurse position; oriented and precepted new RN’s, newly hired RN’s, as well as student nurses.
- Performed procedures including IV starts, Foley Catheter placement and removal; NG tube placement along with tube feedings and decompression; PEG tube care and feedings; TPN/TNA nutrition
- Tracheostomy care, Central line care and sterile dressing changes, wound care and ostomy care
- Utilized charting through Cerner, documenting patient care while following all Rights of Privacy and HIPAA guidelines.
- Cared for Covid patients
- Communicated updates on patients to physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners and all staff involved in patient care.
- Travel Agency
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical - Neuro Unit
AYA Healthcare/Novant Health New Hanover Medical
Wilmington
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Executed all responsibilities of licensed Registered Nurse in South Carolina.
- Performed IV starts, Foley Catheter placement and removal, and NG tube procedures.
- Administered PEG tube care, TPN/TNA nutrition, and tube feedings effectively.
- Delivered central line care, sterile dressing changes, wound care, and ostomy management.
- Documented patient care using Epic while adhering to privacy rights and HIPAA regulations.
- Updated physicians, physician assistants, and nursing staff on patient conditions regularly.
Registered Nurse
AYA Healthcare/ Conway Medical Center
Conway
03.2023 - 05.2023
- Executed all responsibilities of licensed Registered Nurse in South Carolina.
- Performed IV starts, Foley Catheter placement and removal, and NG tube procedures.
- Administered PEG tube care and managed TPN/TNA nutrition effectively.
- Conducted central line care, sterile dressing changes, wound care, and ostomy management.
- Documented patient care using Cerner, adhering to HIPAA guidelines and privacy rights.
- Communicated patient updates to physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and care team members.
Registered Nurse/ Med-Surg Charge Nurse
Krucial Staffing/ Jacksboro Community Hospital
Jacksboro
02.2022 - 03.2022
- Executed all responsibilities of licensed Registered Nurse in Texas.
- Assumed Charge Nurse role, supervising LVNs during shifts.
- Conducted procedures such as IV starts, Foley catheter placement, and phlebotomy.
- Managed NG tube placement and care as part of patient treatment.
- Documented patient care through Athena Net while ensuring HIPAA compliance.
- Upheld patient privacy rights and adherence to legal guidelines throughout duties.
- Provided leadership and support to nursing staff, enhancing overall team performance.
Registered Nurse/ Medical-Surgical Unit
Tidelands Health Waccamaw Community Hospital
Murrells Inlet
07.2019 - 09.2021
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to inform care decisions.
- Executed procedures including IV starts, Foley catheter placements, and NG tube insertions.
- Delivered tracheostomy, wound, and colostomy/ileostomy care with precision.
- Provided care for Covid patients, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Interpreted telemetry strips to monitor patient conditions effectively.
- Documented nursing interventions accurately to maintain comprehensive patient records.
Registered Nurse
AYA Healthcare /Trident Medical Center
North Charleston
12.2020 - 01.2021
- Performed all duties of a licensed Registered Nurse in the State of South Carolina
- Performed procedures including IV starts, Foley Catheter placement and removal; NG tube placement along with tube feedings and decompression; PEG tube care and feedings
- Tracheostomy care, Central line care and sterile dressing changes, wound care and ostomy care
- Utilized charting through Meditech; documenting patient care while following all Rights of Privacy and HIPAA guidelines.
- Interpreted telemetry strips
- Cared for Covid patients
- Communicated updates on patients to physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners and all staff involved in patient care
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ10.2020
Associate Degree - Nursing
Horry-Georgetown Technical College
Myrtle Beach, SC05.2019
Allied Health Prerequisites - Nursing
Blue Ridge Community and Technical College
Martinsburg, WV05.2016
Skills
- IV therapy and drug administration
- Central line and tracheostomy management
- Ostomy and wound care
- Patient assessment and documentation
- Infection control practices
- Staff training and leadership
- Effective communication skills
- Critical thinking and clinical judgment
- Direct patient care strategies
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS)
- Patient advocacy and family education
- Proper catheter insertion and removal
- Intake and discharge processes
Certification
- RN-SC License, 250687, 04/30/26
- Advance Cardiac Life Support, American Heart Association 09/01/26
- Basic Life Support, American Heart Association, 09/01/26
- NIHSS, National Institute of Health, 02/25/26
Credentials
- BSN
- RN
Charting Systems
- Epic
- Cerner
- Meditech
- Sorian
Accomplishments
- Received the McLeod Healthcare Hero Award 2 times.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Adjunct Clinical Instructor
Horry-Georgetown Technical College, Grand Strand Campus
05.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse/Surgical II Charge Nurse
McLeod Health Internal Resource Pool
04.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical - Neuro Unit
AYA Healthcare/Novant Health New Hanover Medical
01.2024 - 04.2024
Registered Nurse/Surgical II Charge Nurse
Host Healthcare/McLeod Regional Medical Ctr
05.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
AYA Healthcare/ Conway Medical Center
03.2023 - 05.2023
Registered Nurse/Surgical II Charge Nurse
AYA Healthcare/ McLeod Regional Medical Center
03.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse/ Med-Surg Charge Nurse
Krucial Staffing/ Jacksboro Community Hospital
02.2022 - 03.2022
Registered Nurse/Surgical II Charge Nurse
AYA Healthcare/McLeod Regional Medical Center
02.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
AYA Healthcare /Trident Medical Center
12.2020 - 01.2021
Registered Nurse/ Medical-Surgical Unit
Tidelands Health Waccamaw Community Hospital
07.2019 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Associate Degree - Nursing
Horry-Georgetown Technical College
Allied Health Prerequisites - Nursing
Blue Ridge Community and Technical College
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