Diligent nursing professional with demonstrated success in emergency patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ER Manager
HCA- St. David’s South Austin Medical
05.2023 - Current
Responsible for the financial management, staff management and development, day-to-day operations, and program development in the Emergency Department
Actively participate in hospital-wide committees to share perspectives from the ER and advocate for departmental needs.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop treatment plans and provide comprehensive patient care.
Enhance patient care by implementing efficient emergency room protocols and procedures.
Mentored nursing staff to improve performance, fostering a positive team environment in the ER.
Emergency Room- RN Supervisor /Charge Nurse/Trauma Nurse Lead
St. David's South Austin Medical Center
09.2016 - 05.2023
Managed critical situations calmly and efficiently, providing guidance to the nursing team during emergencies.
Served as an approachable leader who consistently addressed concerns raised by both nursing staff and families regarding patient care issues or operational challenges within the unit effectively resolving them promptly whenever possible.
Cultivated an atmosphere of teamwork and open communication among staff members, resulting in a more cohesive work environment and greater job satisfaction for the nursing team.
Established strong relationships with interdisciplinary teams for seamless coordination of patient care services.
POD Registered Nurse
St David's South Austin Medical Center
08.2015 - 09.2016
Sound knowledge of Cath Lab procedures and Diagnostic Cath
Provided nursing care before and after cardiac catheterization, pacemaker placement, and special procedures
Cared for patients undergoing diagnostic and Interventional cardiac catheterizations
Pulled sheaths and monitored the patient after percutaneous coronary intervention
Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Trinidad Inn Nursing Home
08.2014 - 05.2015
Recorded condition of residents
Supervised teams of Certified Nursing Assistants
Administered medications, and performed treatments as prescribed
Documented treatment plans and procedures in accordance with policy and regulations
Assisted with emergency response to acute patient illness
Inserted, and removed IV lines
Provided compassionate support and understanding to residents.
United States Army
01.2007 - 01.2013
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Louisville, KY
04.2024
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Trinidad State Junior College
Trinidad, CO
05.2015
Skills
Bilingual
Employee Supervision
Process Implementation
Certification
PALS
ACLS
BLS
TNCC
CPI
ENPC
RN, 04/01/25, TX
Timeline
ER Manager
HCA- St. David’s South Austin Medical
05.2023 - Current
Emergency Room- RN Supervisor /Charge Nurse/Trauma Nurse Lead