Barbara A Aaron
SAN ANTONIO,TX
Summary
Results-driven Case Manager and HEDIS Registered Nurse with extensive nursing experience dedicated to patient advocacy and interprofessional collaboration. Proven track record of enhancing patient outcomes through effective care coordination and quality service delivery. Experienced in healthcare data analysis, quality improvement strategies, and regulatory compliance, alongside strong critical thinking and communication skills. Committed to optimizing healthcare experiences with a patient-centered approach. Several years of experience caring for patients within setting. Smoothly deliver comprehensive patient care and delegate tasks according to patient needs and personnel skillsets. Dedicated to providing top quality care within multidisciplinary team environment.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Caregiver
Private Care
San Antonio, TX
03.2021 - 01.2024
- Educated families on available resources, such as home health aides or community programs.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks such as laundry, vacuuming, dusting, and changing bed linens.
- Provided respite care so primary caregivers could take breaks from their duties.
- Assisted a family member with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Organized medications for family members, and administered them according to directions.
- Assisted with personal hygiene needs, including toileting and incontinence care.
- Transported family members to medical appointments and other errands, as needed.
- Provided companionship to family members by engaging in conversation, playing games, or reading books.
- Developed meaningful relationships with clients through active listening and empathy.
- Monitored the vital signs of the patient when necessary, and reported changes to the appropriate personnel.
- Prepared nutritious meals for family members, following dietary guidelines.
- Kept detailed records of services rendered and progress made by patients over time.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental, or behavioral conditions and injuries.
- Helped patients during ROM exercises to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
- Followed the care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Responded quickly to any emergency situations that arose during caregiving sessions.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure proper care was being provided.
- Helped develop treatment plans in collaboration with physicians and other medical staff.
- Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
Registered Nurse/Patient Care Advocate
DOD/BAMC
San Antonio, TX
05.2009 - 09.2020
- Managed discharge processes by scheduling follow-up appointments with appropriate providers.
- Provided detailed counseling on medication side effects to enhance patient understanding.
- Assisted physicians during examinations.
- Leveraged problem-solving abilities to swiftly interpret medical situations.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
- Administered injections.
- Recorded patient progress notes precisely in electronic medical record system.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Designed educational tools used in teaching interactions with patients and families.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Delivered patient-focused nursing care through implementation and evaluation of tailored plans.
- Followed infection control protocols to maintain a safe and hygienic patient environment.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitored patient responses.
- Offered emotional support to patients and their relatives.
- Ensured detailed, precise confidentiality in electronic medical recordkeeping.
- Administered management of various therapeutic techniques.
- Assessed patients' conditions to identify potential complications.
- Facilitated support sessions to address emotional and mental well-being.
- Executed IV administration as part of routine bedside tasks.
- Maintained compliance with state and federal health regulations.
- Coordinated with medical staff and specialists to formulate unique treatment approaches per patient.
- Ensured compliance with The Joint Commission's regulatory standards.
- Contributed to departmental quality enhancement projects.
- Educated patients on effective self-care routines post-hospital discharge.
- Showcased proficiency in executing tasks autonomously and within group settings.
- Assessed patient responses to determine efficacy of interventions.
Registered Nurse/Staff Nurse
University Health System
San Antonio, Texas
05.2005 - 11.2008
- Delivered comprehensive nursing care by assessing, planning, executing and monitoring patient treatment plans.
- Monitored vital signs consistently.
- Supported families emotionally in times of difficulty.
- Maintained compliance with relevant state and federal healthcare regulations.
- Exercised decisive judgment in assessing clinical conditions accurately.
- Arranged post-discharge medical services and consultations.
- Ensured patient safety by closely following infection control protocols.
- Maintained strict recordkeeping standards by updating charts with current, accurate information.
- Facilitated effective coping strategies for patients and their loved ones.
- Tracked patients' vital signs and condition updates.
- Managed medication administration, dosage tracking, and patient condition documentation.
- Performed preliminary and continuous assessments to ensure patient readiness.
- Completed intake evaluations to gather background information from patients and relatives.
- Assisted patients and families in achieving comfort during challenging times.
- Monitored patient factors such as diet, physical activity, and behaviors to assess conditions.
- Ensured readiness of workstations through consistent stocking of required materials.
- Delivered rapid, skilled responses in emergency scenarios to administer optimal lifesaving measures.
- Oversaw the discharge process to maintain consistent post-hospitalization care.
- Managed inbound calls and directed communications to relevant teams.
- Resolved customer inquiries through phone and email communication promptly.
Education
Associate of Arts - Art
San Antonio College
San Antonio, TX06-2022
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
San Antonio College
San Antonio, TX06-2022
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
The University of Texas At San Antonio
San Antonio, TX12-2021
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
San Antonio College
San Antonio, TX12-2003
Skills
- Emotional support
- Care plan development
- Empathetic listening
- Compassionate caregiving
- Diabetes management
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Home safety assessment
- Infectious disease control
- IV management
- Vaccine administration
- Discharge coordination
- Chart updating
- Patient Check-ins
- Patient care planning
- Emergency response
- Documentation and charting
- Appointment scheduling
- Medical screening
- Patient and family advocacy
- Strong medical ethic
- Well visit procedures
- Performing ekgs
- Patient counseling
Affiliations
- I enjoy gardening, exercise, nutrition, my dogs, my family and my faith.
Accomplishments
- The Daisy Award for Extraordinary Nurses June 2016
- Commanders Award for Civilian Service November 2012, August 2014
- Certificate of Achievement September 2014
- You Make A Difference Award December 2015
- Achievement Medal November 2012
- We Take Care of People Award March 2013
- Diabetic Champion Certificate September 2014
Certification
- RN License # 703861 Renewal Date March 2026
- BLS Certification Expiration Date 2/4/2027
References
- Larry Miller, MD miller@gvtc.com 210-414-1115
- Kim McCann, RN Kim.winn1979@gmail.com 210-542-7426
Timeline
Family Caregiver
Private Care
03.2021 - 01.2024
Registered Nurse/Patient Care Advocate
DOD/BAMC
05.2009 - 09.2020
Registered Nurse/Staff Nurse
University Health System
05.2005 - 11.2008
Associate of Arts - Art
San Antonio College
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
San Antonio College
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
The University of Texas At San Antonio
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
San Antonio College
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