Registered Nurse Administrator with successful experience in national quality improvement, policy optimization, operational leadership, and professional development. I am looking forward to leveraging this expertise in a new healthcare environment and am enthusiastic about delivering an environment of excellence that optimizes outcomes.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Gulf Bend Center
Victoria, TX
04.2012 - 08.2023
Led preventative and interventional healthcare services, case management, and compliance with state and federal regulations for a community Wellness Community.
Provided specialty nursing services in person and via telehealth video, including diet/nutrition education, tobacco cessation, medication education, and education to promote optimal health and wellness, individualized to diagnosis.
Administered direct nursing care and telephone triage for residential clients according to state and federal regulations.
Provided healthcare training for Consumer Care Specialists as required.
Administered direct nursing care to children and adults in psychiatric and primary care clinics and residential settings as required.
Director of Nursing
Gulf Bend Center
Victoria, TX
09.2009 - 04.2012
Collaborated with Executive Management, Quality Management, Medical Director, and incoming Healthcare Leadership to begin the transition from a community Mental Health and Intellectual Disability Center to a Federally Qualified Health Center.
Provided oversight of office, tele-video, and satellite clinics in multiple specialties and launched new physician services.
Provided preceptorship of nursing students.
Collaborated with BON, DADS, Executive Team, and Medical Director, to transition ICF, HCS, and residential services, including after-hours telephonic services, across the nation into compliance with the most current evidence-based standards and provide a care model that exceeds national standards in safety, optimal outcomes, and consumer, family, and provider satisfaction.
Provided after-hours Telephonic Triage and services according to state and federal regulations.
Supervised, trained, and assigned duties to Licensed Vocational Nurses, Registered Nurses, Consumer Care Specialists, Medication Aides, and Medication Coordinators.
Administered medical services for the Basic Center for homeless youth.
Collaborated with Quality Management and physicians to create and maintain healthcare policies and procedures and develop service implementation methods according to governing regulations.
Provided direct nursing care and service planning for residential clients according to state and federal regulations.
Ordered, inventoried, and managed medical supplies and medications.
Administered vaccine clinics for Gulf Bend Center employees and clients.
Supervised medication distribution services and prescription samples.
Registered Nurse
Gulf Bend Center for TLC Staffing
Victoria, TX
08.2008 - 09.2009
Provided oversight of office, tele-video, and satellite clinics in multiple specialties.
Collaborated with the BON, DADS, Executive Team, and Medical Director to transition ICF, HCS, and residential services, including after-hours telephonic services, across the nation into compliance with the most current evidence-based standards and provide a care model that exceeds national standards in safety, optimal outcomes, and consumer, family, and provider satisfaction.
Provided after-hours telephonic triage and related services in compliance with state and federal regulations.
Supervised, trained, and assigned duties to Licensed Vocational Nurses, Registered Nurses, Consumer Care Specialists, Medication Aides, and Medication Coordinators.
Collaborated with Quality Management and physicians to create and maintain healthcare policies and procedures and develop service implementation methods according to governing regulations.
Provided direct nursing care and service planning for residential clients according to state and federal regulations.
Ordered, inventoried, and managed medical supplies and medications.
Administered vaccine clinics for Gulf Bend Center staff and clients.
Supervised medication distribution services and prescription samples.
Registered Nurse - Case Manager
Girling Health Care
Victoria, TX
07.2007 - 09.2008
Provided and managed health-care services for thirty or more clients.
Supervised and trained Licensed Vocational Nurses and Certified Nurses' Aides.
Provided client and caregiver healthcare training.
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