Clare James
Dallas,TX
Summary
Distinguished Registered Nurse with a robust background in pediatric developmental disabilities, showcasing acute care expertise and exceptional patient advocacy. Proven track record with multiple healthcare agencies, adept at crisis intervention and committed to enhancing patient care through comprehensive education and coordination. Excels in documentation and employs enthusiastic caregiving, ensuring optimal health outcomes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Nursing
LaLa Healthcare Solutions
Dallas, TX
02.2025 - Current
- Directed nursing staff to ensure adherence to clinical protocols and quality care standards.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes and operational efficiency.
- Developed staffing models that optimized resource allocation and minimized turnover rates.
- Led training initiatives to enhance staff competency in patient care techniques and compliance regulations.
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
Registered Nurse
LaLa Healthcare Solutions
Dallas, TX
05.2024 - 01.2025
- Kept accurate records and charts related to medications and treatments according to policies, procedures, and physician orders.
- Reported symptoms, condition changes and vital signs to primary care doctors, patients, and families.
- Performed accurate documentation in the electronic medical record according to established standards.
- Provided direct patient care, including assessment and evaluation of health status, development of individualized plans of care and implementation of nursing interventions.
- Managed multiple tasks while providing timely, high quality patient care.
Registered Nurse
Connect Pediatrics
Dallas, TX
06.2019 - 05.2024
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess changes in patient conditions, recognize complications and intervene appropriately.
- Managed multiple tasks while providing timely, high quality patient care.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and hospital policies.
- Provided direct patient care, including assessment and evaluation of health status, development of individualized plans of care and implementation of nursing interventions.
- Responded to life-saving situations based upon nursing standards and protocols.
Registered Nurse
Angels of Care Pediatric Home Health
Dallas, TX
01.2017 - 06.2019
- Primary RN who provides supervision and education of LVNs and family caregivers in accordance with patient plan of care.
- Performs specialized nursing skills for pediatric patients with severe developmental disabilities that require 24 hour care.
- Designs, implements and evaluates plan of care and makes necessary revisions as patient and status needs change.
- Ensures coordination of all healthcare service providers.
Registered Nurse
Maxim Healthcare Services
Dallas, TX
07.2016 - 01.2017
- Provides nursing interventions for developmentally disabled pediatric patients according to their plan of care.
- Provides education for patient, patient's family and other medical staff.
- Ensures the procedures for the administration, storage and control of medications and supplies are being followed by nursing staff and primary caregivers.
- Serves as liaison between patient's family and the medical community.
Behavior Interventionist
Accommodated Learning Academy
Grapevine, TX
08.2015 - 05.2016
- Developed and implemented behavior intervention strategies to support student learning and emotional regulation.
- Collaborated with educators to create individualized education plans tailored to student needs.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted interventions based on behavioral data analysis.
- Trained staff on effective behavior management techniques and crisis intervention protocols.
Behavioral Therapist
Alabama Autism Assistance Program/HANDS Program
Birmingham, AL
10.2013 - 03.2015
- Implemented evidence-based behavioral interventions to enhance social skills and communication.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize client care and progress tracking.
- Engaged families in therapy sessions to promote consistency in behavior management at home.
- Reduced challenging behaviors by conducting functional behavior assessments and developing appropriate interventions.
- Responded effectively to crisis situations and aggressive behaviors, skillfully mitigating conflicts with proven strategies.
Nursing Assistant
Shelby Baptist Medical Center
Alabaster, AL
10.2013 - 02.2014
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
- Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination.
- Monitored vital signs and tested and recorded glucose levels.
- Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
- Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL01-2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Jefferson State College
AL01-2015
Emergency Medical Technician - undefined
Brookhaven College
TX01-2012
Skills
- Committed to pediatric developmental disabilities
- Adept at working with cognitively impaired
- Enthusiastic caregiver
- Expertise in crisis intervention techniques
- Documentation and charting
- Patient and family advocacy
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient education and counseling
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient management
- Clinical judgment
Certification
- Registered Nurse, Texas, 888715
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS), American Heart Association
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), B2074096
- Awareness Emergency Response Training, Center for Domestic Preparedness
Timeline
Director of Nursing
LaLa Healthcare Solutions
02.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
LaLa Healthcare Solutions
05.2024 - 01.2025
Registered Nurse
Connect Pediatrics
06.2019 - 05.2024
Registered Nurse
Angels of Care Pediatric Home Health
01.2017 - 06.2019
Registered Nurse
Maxim Healthcare Services
07.2016 - 01.2017
Behavior Interventionist
Accommodated Learning Academy
08.2015 - 05.2016
Behavioral Therapist
Alabama Autism Assistance Program/HANDS Program
10.2013 - 03.2015
Nursing Assistant
Shelby Baptist Medical Center
10.2013 - 02.2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
Jefferson State College
Emergency Medical Technician - undefined
Brookhaven College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Alabama At Birmingham