I have worked in many different areas of the medical field starting as a CNA then LVN from 2004-2009. I received my ADN in 2009 resulting in 19 years of nursing overall while gaining experience in many different environments and fields of nursing
INCLUDING -
Hospital experience in med surge, Critical Care / PCU
RN Case Manager in the home care setting
Director of Nursing in a long term care setting
Currently working as a unit manager in an inpatient physical rehabilitation unit
My goal is to expand my knowledge as an RN by learning new areas of nursing while assisting the entire nursing community during such a difficult time in Healthcare.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
RN PACU Manager, RN Charge Nurse
Kell West Regional Hospital, Encompass hospital formerly Healthsouth
Wichita Falls, TX
03.2023 - 05.2023
I managed a small team of 11 nurses, I provide daily hands on patient care in our recovery unit along with holding staffing in services, manage employee files, evaluations and continuing education for each staff member, manage scheduling and on call schedules, manage Performance improvement projects and reports and keep up with staff attendance.
RN Nursing Manager
Comanche County Memorial Hospital
Gore, Lawton, OK
09.2016 - 02.2023
I manage a unit inside the hospital with a team of 23 nurses and CNAs
I hold education sessions for staff to ensure compliance remains up to date, audit charts for documentation errors and compliance, create a staffing schedule for 6 weeks at a time for all staff members, assist physicians, staff, patients and their families with any needs or complaints/concerns they may have., I split my duties between being a charge nurse/back up house supervisor and working as an RN on the floor
When working as the charge/house supervisor I am responsible for managing staff, reviewing every patient’s labs and miscellaneous test results daily, communicating with physician’s r/g patient concerns, conditions and results and ensure all orders were completed in a timely manner
When working as a RN floor nurse, I was responsible for total patient care including medication administration and teaching, teaching on disease processes, performing head to toe assessments, IV, foley Catheter insertions and removals, caring for surgical drain tubes, Central line, Picc line and infusaport care, accessing and de accessing ports, administering IV antibiotics and blood products, performing wound care and working closely with the Physicians as well.
RN Case Manager
RGA Home care
Wichita Falls, TX.
05.2015 - 09.2016
I was responsible for case managing a variety of pts in the home care setting
I am responsible for performing head to toes assessments and preparing and implementing a POC for each patient based on their needs while remaining in compliance with MCR,MCD and CHAPS guidelines.
RN Case Manager, Director of Nursing
Beyond Faith, Evergreen Healthcare
Wichita Falls, Burkburnett, TX
01.2013 - 05.2015
I was responsible for case managing a variety of pts in the home care setting
I was responsible for performing head to toes assessments and preparing and implementing a POC for each patient based on their needs while remaining in compliance with MCR,MCD and CHAPS guidelines.
06.2012 - 01.2013
I was responsible for overseeing all clinical staff including clinical hiring and termination, scheduling, disciplinary actions, holding in-service meetings and performing chart audits on all residents to ensure proper documentation related to pt
Condition and compliance with MCR and MCD guidelines
I was also in charge of all infection control, incident reports and wound reports Q month.
Education
Vernon College
01.2009
Skills
CRRN
BLS ACLS Basic Arrhythmia
PALS
References
References available upon request
Timeline
RN PACU Manager, RN Charge Nurse
Kell West Regional Hospital, Encompass hospital formerly Healthsouth