Denise Walsh RN
Cedar Hill,TX
Summary
Seasoned, authentic and ethical Nurse with diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Intravenous and Assessment.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification
Work History
Independent Nurse Consultant - Infusion Nurse - Foot Care Nurse
Self Employed - Contracted Services
01.2014 - Current
- Implemented evidence-based practice guidelines to improve the quality of care provided to patients.
- Increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate support and education on disease management.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Registered Nurse Administration Start Up
Inspire Home Health Care
09.2022 - 03.2024
- Analyzed and Identified initial status of a stagnant business. Repoprted key areas requiring attention.
- Maintained professional demeanor with State and Regulatory Authorities, while initiating necessary regulatory documents to restore and activate business licensing and certification.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
Registered Nurse, Home Health
Lifeguard Home Health
04.2017 - 11.2019
- Delivery of skilled, compassionate care towards Patients requiring Nursing Home Health Care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Long Term Care RN GRANDVIEW LODGE
Haldimand County, On
01.2011 - 01.2017
- Evening Supervisor of 128 bed Long Term Care Facility.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, personalized nursing care to long-term care residents.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Special Procedures RN
Presbyterian of Plano Center for Diagnostics
01.2008 - 04.2011
- Encourage and maintain the efficient flow of patients within busy Specialty Procedure Clinic
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Capable of floating to Treatment rooms, Pre and PACU, improving unit efficiency.
Pre-Op/PACU Nurse/Step-down RN
HealthSouth Surgical Center
01.2004 - 01.2008
- Skillfully performed comprehensive assessments, phlebotomy, IV initiation, and sedation for ophthalmology, podiatry and plastic surgery patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Managed care from admission, stepdown and discharge.
Gastro/Intestinal Lab RN
Presbyterian Hospital, Dallas, Tx
01.1999 - 12.2003
- Certified as Moderate Sedation Nurse - Sedated and Monitored Patient condition during Procedures.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Capable and efficient to rotate within Pre, Post and Procedure Areas of Unit as needed.
Infusion Therapist/Phlebotomist/Home Care RN
Interim HealthCare
01.1995 - 06.1999
- Efficiently managed home care cases; obtaining initial assessments, IV therapy, phlebotomy, tube feedings, dressing changes.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families.
Ophthalmology/Day Surgery Charge RN
Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas
05.1995 - 01.1999
- Collaborated with Licensed Healthcare Professionals and Regulatory Bodies in order to establish a new day-surgery unit, which complied with all healthcare regulations and federal guidelines.
- Charge Nurse of an organized clinical environment conducive to efficient workflow by regularly evaluating unit needs and implementing necessary adjustments.
Ambulatory Care Nurse
Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas
10.1994 - 05.1995
- Delivered compassionate care to diverse populations, pre & post Operatively, demonstrating cultural competence and sensitivity to individual patient needs.
Education
Nursing - Nursing
ADN MOHAWK COLLEGE
Hamilton, On01.1994
Skills
- Professional Demeanor
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Case Management
- Student Precepting
- Procedure Assistance
- Written Communication
- Continuous Improvement
- Time management abilities
- Intake and discharge
- Collecting vitals
- Interpersonal Communication
- Professionalism
- Goal Setting
- Documentation
- Analytical Thinking
- Interpersonal Skills
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Infection Control
- Medication Administration
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Self Motivation
- Task Prioritization
- Delegation and Motivation
- Safety Protocols
- Team building
- Intravenous therapy
- Wound Care
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Patient Education
- Active Listening
- Team Collaboration
- Critical Thinking
- Reliability
- Compassionate and Caring
- Problem-solving abilities
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management
- Home Health Care
- Healthcare Consulting
- Nutrition counseling
- Occupational health
- Compassion and Empathy
- IV setup
- Patient Discharge
- High level of autonomy
- Staff Supervision
- Emotional awareness
- Emotional Intelligence
- Multitasking Abilities
- Disease Prevention
- Clinical assessment
Certification
- BCLS 2024
- ACLS 2024
- Manual Osteopathy Diploma 2015
- Advanced Foot Care Certification 2014
- Lyme/Vector Borne Disease Training - ILADS 2012
- Reiki for Nurses, San Antonio College 2003
- Nursing Preceptorship 2002
- Intravenous Certification for Registered Nurses 1995
- Advanced Assessment Skills Certification 1995
Coursework
Available for Additional Courses if Required
Timeline
Registered Nurse Administration Start Up
Inspire Home Health Care
09.2022 - 03.2024
Registered Nurse, Home Health
Lifeguard Home Health
04.2017 - 11.2019
Independent Nurse Consultant - Infusion Nurse - Foot Care Nurse
Self Employed - Contracted Services
01.2014 - Current
Long Term Care RN GRANDVIEW LODGE
Haldimand County, On
01.2011 - 01.2017
Special Procedures RN
Presbyterian of Plano Center for Diagnostics
01.2008 - 04.2011
Pre-Op/PACU Nurse/Step-down RN
HealthSouth Surgical Center
01.2004 - 01.2008
Gastro/Intestinal Lab RN
Presbyterian Hospital, Dallas, Tx
01.1999 - 12.2003
Ophthalmology/Day Surgery Charge RN
Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas
05.1995 - 01.1999
Infusion Therapist/Phlebotomist/Home Care RN
Interim HealthCare
01.1995 - 06.1999
Ambulatory Care Nurse
Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas
10.1994 - 05.1995
Nursing - Nursing
ADN MOHAWK COLLEGE
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 10 staff members.
- Collaborated with team of various mechanical specialties in the development of Ophthalmology unit.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Affiliations
- Volunteer Nursing and Wellness skills and information.
- Rescue Homeless and injured animals and deliver them to appropriate facilities.
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Quote
Be the Change, you wish to see in this World
Mahatma Gandhi
Interests
Human & Animal Health & Wellness Exercise, Gardening, Natural Health & Wellness
Software
Various EMR, Microsoft
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