Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN - Contract Nurse Assessor
Illumifin
04.2025 - Current
Conduct long term care insurance assessments in homes and facilities
Utilize nursing skills to obtain thorough cognitive and health assessment information to paint a picture of the client's needs
RN - Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities
Texana Center
08.2018 - Current
Provide nursing oversight for caseload of IDD consumers residing in community settings - group homes, host homes, own home/family homes - while maintaining compliance with HCS, Texas Home Living, and HHSC policies, procedures, principles and billing guidelines
Complete comprehensive nursing assessments and consumer driven care plans
Cultivate cooperation between consumers, families, service provider team & medical providers for continuity of care resulting in improved patient outcomes
Educate consumers, families and unlicensed personnel on a variety of health care topics and interventions
Delegation of unlicensed personnel with continued oversight and safety monitoring
Provide telephone nursing services after hours and on weekends on a scheduled rotation
Active member of the electronic health record (EHR) steering committee for agency
RN - Nurse Substitute
Katy Independent School District
12.2015 - 05.2018
Provided nursing services including triage, assessment, first aid, diabetic care, tube feedings and wound care to students of various ages
Served as liaison to parents and community, making outside referrals when necessary
Performed vision, hearing and scoliosis screenings, traveling to multiple schools in the district
RN - ICU Step Down & Neuro/Cardiac Unit
Methodist Hospital
06.2007 - 08.2011
Assumed responsibility for overall quality of nursing care provided on shifts as charge nurse in Intermediate Care Unit - TMC. General nursing care as a staff nurse on Med/Surg Cardiac & Stroke Unit - Sugar Land
Provided age-appropriate nursing care to a diverse patient population with variety of health conditions
Educated patients on disease processes, procedures, psycho-social implications and therapeutic regimens
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Allen College
Waterloo, IA
12-2006
Skills
Excellent computer skills Proficient in computer systems and software applications including electronic medical records
Known leader in identifying ways to improve efficiency, streamline processes, and increase productivity
Fast learner who places high importance on personal improvement and achievement of goals
Proven record of reliability and responsibility in working both independently and within a team
Certification
Licensed RN - Current
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification – Current
Satori Alternatives for Managing Aggression (SAMA) Certification - Current