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BETHAN HAND

Henderson,TX

Summary

Twenty seven years of varied experience in medical-surgical nursing. Mentored new nurses as well as student nurses, and did so gladly, as I love to teach. Some managerial experience as well. Focus on quality, safe care, that provides a good patient outcome. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

RN Med-Surg Floor

UT Health East Texas
Henderson, Texas
04.2022 - Current
  • Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
  • Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
  • Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.

Adjunct Faculty Clinical Instructor

Panola Junior College
Carthage, Texas
03.2020 - 03.2022
  • Assisted students in developing clinical skills through instruction and feedback.
  • Provided guidance to students on the development of patient care plans and strategies.
  • Participated in departmental meetings to discuss curricular changes or program updates.
  • Incorporated technology into the classroom setting as an instructional tool for enhancing learning experiences.
  • Assessed student progress throughout the semester using a variety of assessment methods.
  • Provided leadership within the department by serving on committees or task forces.

Wellness Advisor

BCBS Of Texas
Richardson, Texas
10.2018 - 10.2019
  • Developed and implemented wellness programs to promote healthy lifestyle habits.
  • Conducted health screenings for clients to identify risk factors and create personalized plans for improvement.
  • Provided individual counseling sessions to support clients in setting achievable goals related to their physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing.
  • Advised clients on how to make positive dietary changes that will improve overall health.

RN Case Mgr

Veritas Home Health
Plano, TX
05.2018 - 10.2018
  • Communicated regularly with family members regarding patient care needs and progress toward goals.
  • Facilitated referrals to community resources for additional support services.
  • Conducted weekly interdisciplinary team meetings to review case management activities for assigned caseloads.
  • Educated patients on disease prevention strategies, wellness promotion techniques and lifestyle modifications.

RN Field Nurse/Case Manager

At Home Healthcare
Tyler, Texas
04.2016 - 05.2018

Assess and review cases for home health patients. Collaborate with other disciplines and Doctors about patient care for good quality outcomes.

  • Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
  • Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
  • Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
  • Attended continuing education courses to stay up-to-date on current trends in nursing practice.
  • Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.

Azalea Trails Assisted Living and Memory Care
Tyler, Texas
10.2015 - 04.2016
  • Supervise staff of caregivers for Assisted Living/Memory Care Facility.
  • Performed resident assessments and kept care plans up to date.
  • Staffing, ordering of supplies, and contact with residents and their families regarding concerns or needs.

RN/Charge Nurse

Longview Regional Medical Center
Longview, Texas
03.2015 - 09.2015
  • Charge nurse over a 24 bed Medical/Oncology unit on night shift.

RN Case Manager

Hospice Care Team
Texas City, Texas
12.2014 - 03.2015
  • for hospice patients.
  • Direct care visits as well as supervisory visits and admissions.

Staff RN Med

Houston Methodist, St John Hospital
Nassau Bay, Texas
11.2012 - 11.2014
  • Staff RN on busy Med-Surg floor Direct patient care of up to 6 patients per 12 hour shift with a variety of medical-surgical problems.
  • Mentored new nurses as well as student nurses when they were on rotation.

Staff RN Med-Surg units

St Lukes Patients Medical Center
Pasadena, Texas
09.2010 - 10.2012
  • Direct patient care of up to 6 patients on a 12 hour night shift.

Staff RN Med-Surg units

Memorial Hermann SE
Houston, Texas
05.2009 - 09.2010
  • Direct patient care of observation patients up to 6 patients in a 12 hour night shift.

Per Diem RN

Allied Health Care Staffing
Houston, Texas
01.2008 - 05.2009
  • Direct patient care of up to 6 patients in a 12 hour night shift at various Houston hospitals.

Same Day Surgery staff RN

Mainland Medical Center
Texas City, Texas
10.2007 - 01.2008
  • Pre-operative workups with history and physical as well as labs, EKG and Xrays needed.
  • Also post op recovery and discharge of same day surgery patients.

Diagnostic Breast Imaging Clinic RN

MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas
01.2007 - 09.2007
  • Prepared patients for diagnostic breast imaging procedures such as sterotactic biopsies.
  • Assisted physicians with procedures.
  • Screened patients and gave pre and post op teaching.

Per Diem RN

Allied Health Care Staffing
Houston, Texas
08.2006 - 01.2007
  • Direct patient care of up to 6 med-surg patients in a 12 hour shift at various Houston hospitals.

Float Pool RN

UTMB Clinical Staffing Solutions
Galveston, Texas
11.2000 - 08.2006
  • Direct patient care of up to 6 patients in a 12 hour night shift on a variety of specialized units such as: Gyn Onc, ENT, GU, Heme Onc, Renal Transplant, Geriatrics, and Med-Surg units.

Charge Nurse

Memorial Medical Center
Lufkin, Texas
01.2000 - 11.2000
  • on a 28 bed Oncology/Med-Surg unit on a 12 hour night shift.
  • Direct patient care as well.

Charge RN

Sunbridge Care and Rehab
Lufkin, Texas
03.1999 - 12.1999
  • Charge Nurse on SNF Unit and supervision of other employees, as well as direct patient care.

DON

Methodist Retirement Community
Lufkin, Texas
09.1998 - 03.1999
  • DON for 4 levels of patient care including a locked specialized Alzheimer's Unit.
  • Staffing, scheduling, reports, overseeing the day to day running of the facility along with the Administrator.

ADON

Lufkin Nursing Home
Lufkin, Texas
07.1998 - 09.1998
  • Assisted the DON in the running of the facility, as well as scheduling and staff inservices.

Admissions RN

QualiCare of East Texas
Nacogdoches, Texas
04.1998 - 06.1998
  • Home Health RN for admissions and supervision of other staff, as well as direct patient care visits.

ADON

Westward Trails Nursing Home
Nacogdoches, Texas
09.1997 - 03.1998
  • Assisted the DON in the running of the facility, as well as scheduling and ordering of supplies.
  • Charge RN 2-10 shift.

Charge RN

Colonial Pines Nursing Home
San Augustine, Texas
06.1997 - 08.1997
  • Charge RN in the facility M-F 2-10 shift, as well as direct patient care.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX
05-2022

Associate of Science - Nursing

Angelina College
Lufkin, TX
1997

Skills


Texas RN License Number 646014

Core Qualities:

  • Prompt
  • Attention to detail
  • Caring
  • Moral character
  • good listening skills
  • Professional
  • Ethical

Skills

Assisted Living, Counseling, EKG, Geriatrics, Gyn, Home Health, Hospice, Imaging, Memory Care, Oncology, Direct Patient Care, Scheduling, Day Surgery, Teaching, IV skills/Phlebotomy

Timeline

RN Med-Surg Floor

UT Health East Texas
04.2022 - Current

Adjunct Faculty Clinical Instructor

Panola Junior College
03.2020 - 03.2022

Wellness Advisor

BCBS Of Texas
10.2018 - 10.2019

RN Case Mgr

Veritas Home Health
05.2018 - 10.2018

RN Field Nurse/Case Manager

At Home Healthcare
04.2016 - 05.2018

Azalea Trails Assisted Living and Memory Care
10.2015 - 04.2016

RN/Charge Nurse

Longview Regional Medical Center
03.2015 - 09.2015

RN Case Manager

Hospice Care Team
12.2014 - 03.2015

Staff RN Med

Houston Methodist, St John Hospital
11.2012 - 11.2014

Staff RN Med-Surg units

St Lukes Patients Medical Center
09.2010 - 10.2012

Staff RN Med-Surg units

Memorial Hermann SE
05.2009 - 09.2010

Per Diem RN

Allied Health Care Staffing
01.2008 - 05.2009

Same Day Surgery staff RN

Mainland Medical Center
10.2007 - 01.2008

Diagnostic Breast Imaging Clinic RN

MD Anderson Cancer Center
01.2007 - 09.2007

Per Diem RN

Allied Health Care Staffing
08.2006 - 01.2007

Float Pool RN

UTMB Clinical Staffing Solutions
11.2000 - 08.2006

Charge Nurse

Memorial Medical Center
01.2000 - 11.2000

Charge RN

Sunbridge Care and Rehab
03.1999 - 12.1999

DON

Methodist Retirement Community
09.1998 - 03.1999

ADON

Lufkin Nursing Home
07.1998 - 09.1998

Admissions RN

QualiCare of East Texas
04.1998 - 06.1998

ADON

Westward Trails Nursing Home
09.1997 - 03.1998

Charge RN

Colonial Pines Nursing Home
06.1997 - 08.1997

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Stephen F Austin State University

Associate of Science - Nursing

Angelina College
BETHAN HAND