Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Baylor St.Lukes Medical Center
Houston, TX
06.2019 - Current
Performed initial assessment of patients in the Emergency Department, including vital signs and medical history.
Assessed changes in patient condition and notified physician as needed.
Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Precepted new staff nurses to provide education on hospital policies and procedures, patient care skills, medical procedures and techniques and patient assessments and interventions.
Provided direct patient care to emergency room patients in a fast-paced environment.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
South Texas Health System
McAllen, TX
09.2015 - 06.2019
Cared for patients experiencing acute traumas, including cardiac arrests, strokes and gunshot wounds.
Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
Maintained accurate records of all assessments, treatments, medications administered, and other pertinent information related to patient's care.
Monitored cardiac rhythm strips and titrated vasoactive medications as ordered by physicians.
Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines for appropriate nursing interventions.
Supported physicians during trauma resuscitations in the Emergency Department.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Valley Baptist Medical Center
Harlingen, TX
09.2005 - 09.2015
Cared for patients experiencing acute traumas, including cardiac arrests, strokes and gunshot wounds.
Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
Maintained accurate records of all assessments, treatments, medications administered, and other pertinent information related to patient's care.
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
Participated in educational activities such as seminars or classes related to emergency nursing practices.
Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
03-2018
Diploma in Registered Nursing - Nursing
Fanshawe College
London, CA
12-1996
Skills
Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Airway Management
Charting and Clinical Documentation
Patient Assessments
Time Management
Reliability
Teamwork and Collaboration
Patient and Family Advocacy
Critical Thinking
Strong Clinical Judgment
Training Staff
Certification
CEN
CCRN
TCRN
BLS
ACLS
PALS
TNCC
Former ENPC Instructor
Accomplishments
Stroke Champion
Unit Practice Council Co-Chair
Affiliations
Musician
Support the local arts
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Baylor St.Lukes Medical Center
06.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
South Texas Health System
09.2015 - 06.2019
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Valley Baptist Medical Center
09.2005 - 09.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Diploma in Registered Nursing - Nursing
Fanshawe College
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