Caring Clinical Liaison with over 20 years of combined nursing experience serving as a vital link between patients and physicians. Understanding and accommodating with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Talented at communicating patient needs to healthcare providers and ensuring those needs are met through periodic evaluations and inspections.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Registered Nurse Clinical Liaison
McKesson Specialty Health
03.2021 - Current
Evaluated patient satisfaction and made suggestions for changes or improvements.
Verified insurance coverage for patients and worked with clinic to schedule doctor visits and therapy sessions.
Responded to and investigated complaints and concerns of patients.
Collected data about patient care problems and prepared reports.
Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
Rn IV Critical Care Nurse
Memorial Hermann Health /System
05.2021 - 04.2023
Provide High Level of Care and Support to Critically Ill Patients
Care Of Patients in the Twenty-One Bed ICU Unit
Monitoring And Assessing Patients on Ventilators, Tracheostomy, BIPAP, CPAP, High Flow Oxygen and Other Oxygen Devices
Overseeing patients on Vasopressors, Sedation, Paralytics, Anticoagulant Therapies, Antiarrhythmic, TPA Therapy, And Other Life Sustaining Therapy
Management Of Code Situations and Status Post Code Situation
Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined the following action.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to the highest standards of care.
Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings, and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
RN Float Pool
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA Healthcare
Houston, TX
01.2018 - 03.2023
Rotate through intermediate care unit, intensive care units, med-surg tele, emergency room, observation, and any other departments as assigned
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease, and coronary artery disease.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care, and rehabilitation.
Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
Team player and resource nurse
Rotate through intermediate care unit, intensive care unit, med-surg tele, and any
Other units as assigned.
Clinical Nurse Instructor
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA Healthcare
Houston, TX
01.2020 - 01.2023
Met with new GN one-on-one to design learning plans and discuss projects.
Precepted new GN nurses following established standards of practice and organizational policies.
Provided individualized instruction to struggling new GN
Collaborated with other preceptors and instructors to enhance the GN nurse experience.
Lectured about Medical Surgical Nursing
Created and executed a GN training program for staff and patients to achieve clinical care goals.
Managed Cohort attendance and reported to the regional clinical manager
Attended weekly team meetings to keep abreast of changes in the StaRN program
Ensured equipment was received before the beginning of the Cohort, returned types of equipment and supplies after the completion of the cohort
Monitor GN progress and update the clinical regional manager if additional resources are needed to meet the learning needs of the GN
Registered Nurse Clinical Liaison
Hikma Pharmaceuticals
02.2018 - 02.2021
Evaluated patient satisfaction and made suggestions for changes or improvements.
Verified insurance coverage for patients and worked with clinic to schedule doctor visits and therapy sessions.
Responded to and investigated complaints and concerns of patients.
Collected data about patient care problems and prepared reports.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
RN IV, Charge nurse
Memorial Hermann
Memorial, TX
01.2017 - 01.2018
Bed antepartum unit
Evaluating the health of the mother and baby to identify any complications
Anticipate possible complications and preventing or treating them when they can
Attend weekly staff nurse meetings with unit manager and director
Track attendance and report absences
Monitor patient equipment, remove nonfunctioning equipment, and report patient injury
Precept new nurses on the unit
Teaching and giving resources for the patient to effectively ready them for giving birth to their new child
Scheduled assignments include antepartum, post-partum rotate through L&D, OBED, and PACU
RN
HOUSTON METHODIST WILLOW BROOK HOSPITAL
HOUSTON, TX
11.2014 - 01.2017
II med-surg tele, IMCU, Unit Based Educator.bed IMCU/med-surg tele
Scheduled assignments included med-surg, tele, and IMCU
Rotated through other units within the hospital as needed
Onboarding of new nurses and nursing technicians
Unit based educator of unit
Responsible for managing clinical competency of new nurses and CNA
Report progress of new nurses onboarding to manager, advocate for additional resources for nurses unable to meet their milestone
Report to clinical director on unit progress on new equipment, procedures, and policies
Collaborate with other healthcare providers on the unit and in the hospital to ensure safe and quality care
Department representative-diabetic clinicians
Department representative-education committee
Department representative-shared governance committee
RN general surgery
Mercy Hospital Iowa City
10.2008 - 10.2014
Rotate through medical surgical floor, cardiac floor
Emergency room, ICU, hospice, psychiatry unit
Manage patient to nurse ratio ensure safety and quality of care
Assist as a relief charge nurse
Attend weekly charge nurse meeting
Collaborate with other healthcare providers on the unit and in the hospital to ensure safe and quality care.
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Registered nurse midwife
University College Hospital IBADAN
, Nigeria
01.2006 - 12.2006
Bed unit
Care of high-risk pregnancy patient (magnesium therapy, post-partum hemorrhage, eclampsia patient, twin delivery, placenta abruption, continuous contraction, and fetal monitoring)
Care of post-partum patient
Care of neonates
Collaborate with other healthcare providers on the unit and in the hospital to ensure safe and quality care
Manage and track patient safety logs
Manage and track opioid use and waste
Manage attendance, track absence, and report to unit director
Audit patient charts, manage follow-up visits, and report nonpatient compliance with treatment plan to unit director monthly.
Registered nurse midwife
Oluyoro Catholic Hospital
, Nigeria
01.2002 - 12.2005
RN Medical surgical- 40 bed units
Rn pediatric and NICU
Rn L&D
Rotate through L&D, antenatal unit, and post-partum unit
Performed audit on antibiotic compliance and report non-compliance to the medical director
Advocate for clients unable to pay for treatment
Collaborate with other healthcare providers in the unit and in the hospital to ensure safe and quality care.
Education
PhD - Nursing Education, focus
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
02.2020 - Current
Master of Science - Nursing, Nurse Educator
Missouri State University
Springfield, MO
08.2016 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Iowa Wesleyan University
Mount pleasant, IA
08.2012 - 05.2014
Diploma - Midwifery
Oluyoro Catholic Hospital
01.2001 - 05.2002
Diploma - General Nursing
University College Hospital
01.1998 - 05.2001
Skills
Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS)undefined
Affiliations
Memberships and affiliations
Member American Nursing Association