Highly motivated and detail-oriented nursing graduate with a proven ability to provide effective patient care. Passionate about educating patients and their families to achieve optimal outcomes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Immunization Compliance Licensed Vocational Nurse
Harris County Public Health Department
08.2024 - Current
Vaccine Administration and Surveillance: Administers vaccines, manages storage and handling, and collects surveillance data for vaccine-preventable diseases.
Quality Assurance Training and Site Visits: Conducts provider Quality Assurance training, including scheduling and conducting both follow-up and unannounced site visits as per TVFC/ASN and COVID-19 Provider Policy
Compliance Monitoring: Ensures adherence to the TVFC/ASN Provider Policy through regular assessments and compliance checks.
Documentation and Reporting: Accurately completes documentation and data entry in PEAR and IQIP and ensure all corrective actions and IQIP goals are thoroughly documented.
Provider Engagement: Conducts in-services and orientations for providers and collaborates with TVFC Private Providers and TMF Quality Healthcare Institute.
Communication and Team Coordination: Communicates effectively with the Immunization Coordinator and team members, addressing and resolving issues, and ensuring seamless team collaboration.
Med Surge Licensed Vocational Nurse
HCA Mainland Hospital
03.2024 - 08.2024
Provide direct, evidence-based care to patients as directed by the physician or RN.
Assist with procedures, monitoring, or other functions as directed.
Perform lab and procedural tests within the LVN/LPN scope of practice, after demonstrating competency.
Document the administration of care in the patient medical record in a timely and thorough manner.
Serve as a resource to department staff, students and volunteers to help deliver quality patient care.
Supervisor/Health Educator and Nutritionist
Harris County Public Health WIC Services
11.2011 - 01.2023
Monitor or implement legal compliance measures.
Control the flow and distribution of materials and supplies.
Maintain production records for use in supervision or control.
Identify and analyze public health data to develop relevant programs and policies.
Created a comprehensive set of guidelines to measure program and policy effectiveness.
Wrote reports on effective prevention and intervention initiatives.
Monitor dietary progress of the clients and ensure families are properly utilizing their benefits.
Refer clients to other agencies that can assist with medical difficulties, or concerns.
Nutrition Compliance Reviewer
Houston Independent School District
08.2009 - 06.2011
Checked the quality of food supplied to the students and generating reports.
Generated menus for patients based on their preferences and wellness goals.
Provided care ranging from nutrition education to nutrition support for patients with a variety of medical conditions.
Counseled parents on nutritional issues and utilized appropriate nutrition education for program participants.
Provided analytical, technical and hands-on support to the Food Services Operations and Finance Departments.
Reviewed and monitored results from HISD financial system at all schools.
Ensured that schools are following all procedures in compliance with the state by nutritional standards.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Licensed Vocational Nursing
San Jacinto College
Houston, TX
12.2023
Master of Science - Health Education and Promotion
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Family and Consumer Sciences, Foods and Nutrition
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX
05.2009
Skills
Disease Prevention
Client Engagement
Dedicated Advocate
Human Services
Program Evaluation
Problem Solving Skills
Patient Care
Patient Education/Safety
Energetic Work Attitude
Good Communication skills
Organization and planning
Time management and Prioritization
Patient satisfaction
Team Building
Timeline
Immunization Compliance Licensed Vocational Nurse
Harris County Public Health Department
08.2024 - Current
Med Surge Licensed Vocational Nurse
HCA Mainland Hospital
03.2024 - 08.2024
Supervisor/Health Educator and Nutritionist
Harris County Public Health WIC Services
11.2011 - 01.2023
Nutrition Compliance Reviewer
Houston Independent School District
08.2009 - 06.2011
Master of Science - Health Education and Promotion
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Family and Consumer Sciences, Foods and Nutrition
Lamar University
Associate of Applied Science - Licensed Vocational Nursing
Certified Resource Navigator & Community Health Coordinator at Harris County Public HealthCertified Resource Navigator & Community Health Coordinator at Harris County Public Health