Experienced Registered Nurse with over 10 years of experience in perioperative services, inpatient rehabilitation, and clinical education. Proven leader with charge nurse experience and strong collaboration across interdisciplinary teams. Skilled in patient safety, clinical instruction, and fostering clinical judgment in both patients and nursing students.
Work History
Nurse Navigator
Maternal Fetal Medicine | 06.2026undefined
Facilitated communication between maternal-fetal medicine specialists, obstetric providers, referring physicians, and patients to enhance coordination of high-risk obstetrical care.
Coordinated referrals, verified scheduling of patient appointments, diagnostic testing, and follow-up visits to ensure timely completion and optimal patient care.
Reviewed patient information and notified providers of abnormal vital signs and critical findings to facilitate immediate clinical evaluation.
Collaborated with referring providers, labor and delivery triage teams, and women's hospital staff to ensure timely escalation of care for patients needing advanced monitoring or hospitalization.
Staff Nurse
2 Years
Texan Surgery Center | 01.2024 - 01.2026
Delivered comprehensive perioperative care across preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases for [X] patients daily, enhancing overall patient experience.
Circulate in the operating room, maintaining sterile technique and adherence to surgical safety protocols, supporting up to [X] surgeries per week.
Collaborated with surgeons and anesthesia providers to ensure optimal patient outcomes, achieving a [X]% reduction in surgical complications.
Perform preoperative assessments and implement individualized care plans tailored to patient needs.
Educate patients and families on procedures, recovery expectations, and discharge instructions, achieving high patient satisfaction scores.
Promoted efficiency, patient safety, and regulatory compliance in high-volume surgical environment, supporting seamless operational flow.
Staff Nurse
11 Months
Hays Surgery Center | 02.2025 - 01.2026
Monitored vital signs and documented patient conditions, providing critical information for treatment decisions.
Administered patient care in pre-operative and post-operative settings, ensuring safety and comfort.
Educated patients on post-operative care and recovery plans, enhancing their understanding of health management.
Collaborated with the surgical team to prepare operating rooms, maintaining sterile environments and necessary supplies.
Clinical Faculty Assistant
3 Years
Austin Community College | 01.2023 - 01.2026
Supervised and mentored nursing students in clinical settings, fostering development of clinical competencies.
Evaluated clinical performance, medication administration, and decision-making skills, ensuring high standards of patient care.
Provided real-time feedback to enhance clinical judgment and confidence, promoting student growth and independence.
Bridge theory to practice through guided reflection and evidence-based teaching strategies.
Field Nurse
1 Year
Enhabit Home Health | 01.2023 - 01.2024
Conducted in-home patient assessments and developed personalized care plans to address individual health needs.
Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal treatment outcomes.
Educated patients and caregivers on disease management and early intervention strategies to minimize hospital readmissions.
Staff Nurse
1 Year
Strictly Pediatric Surgery Center | 01.2022 - 01.2023
Delivered comprehensive perioperative nursing care in pediatric surgical setting, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
Provided perioperative nursing care in a pediatric surgical setting.
Informed and supported families on procedures, recovery, and post-operative care to enhance patient experience.
Charge Nurse
1 Year
Texan Surgery Center | 01.2021 - 01.2022
Coordinated daily operations and staffing for preoperative and postoperative units, enhancing patient care delivery.
Provided clinical leadership and real-time problem-solving support to nursing staff, fostering a responsive care environment.
Ensured patient safety, streamlined workflow, and maintained regulatory compliance to uphold care quality.
Charge Nurse
2 Years
Ascension Seton Medical Center / Dell Seton Medical Center | 01.2019 - 01.2021
Oversaw patient care delivery, staffing, and interdisciplinary coordination.
Coordinated patient care delivery and staffing to enhance interdisciplinary collaboration.
Led nursing teams in a high-acuity hospital environment.
Staff Nurse
1 Year
Hays Surgery Center | 01.2018 - 01.2019
Administered perioperative care, enhancing surgical team effectiveness.
Conducted patient assessments and educated on procedures and recovery processes.
Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized patient care plans.
Assisted in surgical procedures by preparing instruments and maintaining sterile environments.