Driven nursing professional with 6 years experience in various care environments. Talented at conducting patient assessments and implementing prescribed orders. Successful at delivering high-quality patient care to advance recovery goals and improve overall health.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nursing Instructor
Lamson Institute
02.2022 - Current
Enhanced student clinical skills by incorporating evidence-based practice and simulation techniques into lessons.
Contributed to program accreditation success through diligent preparation and adherence to nursing education standards.
Evaluated student performance in clinical settings, providing constructive feedback for improvement and growth.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to create realistic case studies and learning scenarios for students.
Clinical Nursing Instructor
Coastal Bend College
08.2018 - Current
Instructed students on how to perform head-to-toe assessments on patients and how to intervene in medical emergencies
Evaluated students’ competencies through written assignments and examinations
Delivered individualized instruction on observation, assessment, decision-making and patient health teaching
Collaborated with lead instructors to implement best practices to enhance student learning
Supervised students when administering medications to ensure patient safety
Provided nursing skill demonstrations in lab setting, including medication administration, and dressing changes
Instructed and coached students to help overcome academic issues and personal challenges
Relayed feedback on clinical settings’ effectiveness in enabling students reach course and program goals
Led daily operations by providing laboratory instruction, student advisement and industry best practices.
Coordinated with clinicians to develop and coordinate student assignments.
Continuing Education Instructor
Coastal Bend College
09.2021 - 05.2022
Maintained safe, supportive and student-focused learning environment for optimum continuing education.
Supervised and monitored students' use of tools and equipment.
Observed and evaluated students' work to determine progress, provide feedback and make suggestions for improvement.
Provided detailed instruction and role modeling for acceptable social and work-related behaviors.
Charge Nurse PRN
Retama Manor South
12.2021 - 08.2022
Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
Managed various medications and treatments such as peritoneal dialysis, IV push, oral, subcutaneous, IV infusion and and intramuscular injections.
Pediatric Home Health Nurse
Aveanna Heathcare
03.2021 - 07.2022
Identified health issues while at home care visits and contacted patient's physician to discuss best method for resolution.
Provided compassionate nursing care to medically fragile children in home settings.
Provided physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management to home health patients.
Hospice Nurse/Community Health Liaison
Gentle Partners In Hospice
08.2019 - 03.2020
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
Guided patients' loved ones and caregivers in such tasks as pain management, wound care, and medication dosing in easy to understand terms
Listened to patients and loved ones, offering emotional support and kindness to help with end-of-life transition
Worked with patients to understand requirements and provide exceptional hospice service.
Clinical Nurse
University Health System
10.2017 - 08.2018
Interviewed patients to obtain medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs
Cooperated and communicated effectively with physicians to ensure client satisfaction and compliance with set standards
Provided patient education
Performed vitals/glucose testing and assisted in administering injections, venipuncture and urinalysis
Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow
Prescription refills, referrals
Second count for monies and in charge of locking monies in safe
Charge Nurse
Hunters Pond
04.2017 - 08.2017
Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift
Evaluated patients' progress in treatment, communicating observations to physician on duty to maintain or adjust prescribed care
Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms
Oversaw patient conditions, administered medicine, performed interventions and took detailed records
Managed peg tube medicaiton administration and feedings
Administered wound care, medications, and any necessary treatments on schedule
Professionally interacted, updated and advocated care plans to patients and loved ones
Substitute School Nurse
Somerset ISD
01.2017 - 05.2017
Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses
Oral medication administration, inhalers
First Aid
Charge Nurse
Hunters Pond
10.2016 - 01.2017
Delivered high level of care to every patient
Monitor and document patients' condition, medications administered and interventions applied
Hospice Nurse LVN II
Benevolent Hospice
10.2015 - 10.2016
Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, families and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills
Taught family members and caregivers various ways to manage patients' pain, how to check for vital signs and proper methods for dressing changes
Established hospice care services for elderly and disabled patients
Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to over 8 patients daily
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies
Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms