Amy Rodriguez-Williams
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Dedicated Family Nurse Practitioner with 3 years of expertise in primary care, case management and medical staff supervision. Skilled in patient assessment, physician support and medication records. Driven to improve the lives of patients through qualified diagnostics, physical assessments and proper treatment responses. Adept at ordering laboratory tests, interpreting results and prescribing medications. Licensed in Texas. Reliable, self-motivated and focused on providing exceptional care to every patient. Managing acute conditions and chronic diseases through treatment interventions and preventive care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
Shalom Family And Weight Loss Clinic PLLC
05.2020 - Current
- Performed leadership functions in oversight of staff and daily operations of a quality hospice care company
- Coordinated hospice services effectively while ensuring families and patients received the highest quality of care
- Developed effective referral networks consisting of nurses, doctors, hospitals, churches, insurance companies and other organizations of symbiotic relationships
- Conceptualized and presented informative seminars to the community and referral sources regarding the benefits and capabilities of hospice
- Reorganized and streamlined intake and other document-based procedures for greater ease of patients, families and staff members
- Reduced daily operating expenses.
- Facilitated ongoing assessment of patient and family needs and implemented interdisciplinary team care plan.
- Completed physical examinations and required immunizations for school-aged patients.
- Conducted monthly patient case conferences and staff meetings to educate staff and facilitate good communication.
CLINICAL LAB LEAD, FAMILY PRACTICIONER PROFESSOR
Galen College of Nursing
06.2018 - Current
- Grade homework, quizzes, tests, lab assignments, clinical paperwork, and other written work in a timely manner
- Correct and return homework, quizzes, tests, lab assignments, clinical paperwork, and other written work in timely manner
- Evaluate and provide documented feedback to student on level of performance based on course objectives
- Work with college administration, staff, and other faculty members to improve overall operation of college and student satisfaction rates
- Report to dean or assistant dean
- Orient and maintains current knowledge related to agency/clinical policies, procedures, and expectations with assistance of agency/clinical personnel
- Contribute to the ongoing development, implementation, and evaluation of the programs and the College
- Manage 50+ Nursing Students in Classroom Setting
- Manage 15 Nursing Students in Clinical Setting
- Lecture Theory In Classroom Setting
- Teaching of Basic Nursing Skills consisting of the LVN Scope of Practice
- Medication Administration/G-Tube/NGT/Injections
- Wound Care
- Vital Signs, Full Body Assessments
- Charting for Patient Care.
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
- Shifted between informal and formal methods of teaching to create multi-layered web of learning incorporating experiments, practical activities, discussions, and projects into lessons.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Researched and selected course texts and supplemental learning materials.
- Worked with dean to assess and evaluate courses and programs in appropriate discipline.
- Maintained regular office hours to provide struggling students with additional course help.
- Developed diversified course curriculum to meet regulatory standards and support learning objectives.
- Identified research opportunities for students, assisting with gathering data and drawing conclusions for projects.
- Established and maintained inclusive, collegial and collaborative culture within classroom.
- Supported multidisciplinary research teams focused on scholarly publication.
- Facilitated mock job interviews for student skill-building and promoted potential networking opportunities.
- Provided students with constructive, encouraging and corrective feedback.
- Used different learning modes and types of technology to engage students in achieving learning outcomes.
- Taught diverse student population by employing various learning styles and abilities.
- Created positive and safe learning environment for students by setting and enforcing classroom code of conduct.
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
- Assessed students' progress and provided feedback to enhance learning.
- Guided students in researching, structuring and presenting debate case.
- Built strong rapport with students through class discussions and academic advisement.
- Reviewed program materials and coordinated updates to keep department materials relevant and accurate.
- Participated in various campus memberships at each assigned school to promote academics and faculty development.
- Evaluated and supervised student activities and performance levels to provide reports on academic progress.
LHC Hospice Triage Registered Nurse
Methodist Hospital
05.2017 - 01.2019
- Triage Nurse for 200 plus patient census
- Managed care and developed plan of care individualized to each patient
- Communicated client needs with physician and IDG members
- Managed symptoms to obtain optimal comfort in terminally ill and dying patient
- Educated family and client on care the terminally ill and dying patient
- Documented client assessment and care in computer-based program Homecare Home Base
- Identified ongoing and new problems and developed plan of care within the constraints of the disease process and individual needs.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma setting.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
Registered Nurse Case Manager Geriatrics
Home Care Providers of Texas Inc.
03.2015 - 01.2018
- Cared for patients in accordance with the plan of care
- Performed assessment and data collection
- Designed and
- LVN's and HHA's for patient care
- Assisted in coordinating all implemented nursing procedure (Home Health)
- Educated patient, patient's family, and other staff
- Supervised and educated services provided.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Directed appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing processes and protocols.
- Coordinated care of injured workers by liaising with hospital staff to organize treatments and program resources.
- Created patient assessments and plans for individual home care needs.
- Provided home healthcare providers with training, guidance, support and supervision to achieve objectives.
Mental Health Registered Nurse
Austin State Hospital
12.2013 - 01.2017
- Delivered patient care to population of emotionally impaired adults/ adolescents in a residential treatment facility
- Provided medical care as conditions prevailed in the Infirmary for short or average stay
- Administered psychotropic medications as prescribed
- Audited charts and documented patient care as provided
- Monitored restraints as indicated according to facilities policies
- Familiar with DSM as dated and psychotropic meds, possible side effects and treatments
- Scheduled and prepared patients for Psychiatrist visitations.
- Assessed patients' physical and mental status by analyzing complaints and symptoms.
- Educated patients and family members about medical conditions and mental health, medications, treatments and preventive measures.
- Performed frequent ongoing assessments of patients' status to address changes.
- Evaluated, ordered and interpreted psychological evaluations and basic lab tests to assess and identify patients' conditions.
- Determined patient risk by utilizing subjective and objective data obtained through patient interaction.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Grand Canyon University
Arizona City, United States05.2017
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practicioner
Regis College
Maryland, United States05.2021
Master of Science - Psychiatric Nurse Practicioner
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Austin Community College
Austin Community College01.2006
Skills
- Telephone
- RN
- LPN
- Pediatrics
- Enfermera
- Nursing
- Classroom Experience
- Medication Administration
- Triage
- EMR Systems
- Laboratory Experience
- Case Management
- Hospice Care
- Managed Care
- Critical Care Experience
- Vital Signs
- Medical Office Experience
- Experience Administering Injections
- Hospital Experience
- Nurse Management
- Patient Care
- Bilingual
- Spanish
- English
- Home health and hospice
- Immunization Administration
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Emergency Care
- Performing immunizations
- IV conscious sedation
- Chemotherapy knowledge
- Prenatal care
- Preventative Care
- Cosmetic complaints
- Postpartum Care
- Home Health Care
- Education program management
- Pediatric Care
- Patient and family interaction
- Chronic Disease Management
- Mental health care
- Health Promotion
- Pediatric assessments
- Surgical Procedures
- Clinical trials and research
- ICU operations
- Women's health
- Interdisciplinary care
- Newborn care
- Quality Improvement
- Geriatric Care
- Palliative Care
Certification
- RN
- BLS Certification
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
Shalom Family And Weight Loss Clinic PLLC
05.2020 - Current
CLINICAL LAB LEAD, FAMILY PRACTICIONER PROFESSOR
Galen College of Nursing
06.2018 - Current
LHC Hospice Triage Registered Nurse
Methodist Hospital
05.2017 - 01.2019
Registered Nurse Case Manager Geriatrics
Home Care Providers of Texas Inc.
03.2015 - 01.2018
Mental Health Registered Nurse
Austin State Hospital
12.2013 - 01.2017
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Grand Canyon University
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practicioner
Regis College
Master of Science - Psychiatric Nurse Practicioner
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Austin Community College
- RN
- BLS Certification
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