Practiced as a clinical staff nurse (April 2025 – June 2025) at a 106-bed Level IV Trauma Center, focusing on delivering dependable, patient-centered care.
Provided specialized care for patients with complex comorbidities, including cardiac, respiratory, and post-surgical conditions.
Adapted quickly to new healthcare environments by mastering facility protocols, charting systems, and workflows within days, ensuring seamless integration into patient care teams.
Built rapport with patients and families quickly, promoting trust and improving patient satisfaction during this short-term assignment.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
William Beaumont Army Medical Center
12.2020 - 10.2024
Served as a clinical staff nurse (Dec 2020-Oct 2024) and charge nurse (February 2022-October 2024) in a 48-bed Medical-Surgical Telemetry Unit at a 115-bed Level III Trauma Army Medical Center, managing staffing, resource allocation, and patient care during routine operations and critical surges, including during COVID and non-COVID conditions.
Assigned to the Intermediate Medical Care Unit (IMC) at WBAMC during a surge of COVID-19 patients and a nursing shortage, ensuring continuity of care during a challenging period.
Monitored patients before and after surgical procedures, including those performed in the OR, catheterization laboratory, and endoscopy suite.
Served as a Wound Care Auditor from 2021 to 2022, conducting over 70 audits to track various types of wounds and their prognoses. Led falls audits, evaluating over 100 patients to assess fall risk categorization and the implementation of preventive measures. Additionally, served as a Pain Management Auditor, reviewing at least 30 patient cases to ensure accurate pain assessments, appropriate interventions, and effective pain relief within one hour.
Backfill Nurse, Emergency Department
Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center
10.2022 - 12.2022
Served as a backfill nurse during a nursing shortage at a 60-bed emergency department providing care to servicemembers, beneficiaries, and the civilian community.
Conducted initial assessments in triage to effectively determine the appropriate level of care and prioritize patients' needs.
Assessed, triaged, and prioritized patients according to acuity, ensuring timely and appropriate treatment in alignment with established protocols.
Collaborated with emergency physicians and patients to coordinate follow-up appointments with primary care providers, either through the Defense Health Agency (DHA) or civilian healthcare systems.
Backfill Nurse, Emergency Department
Weed Army Community Hospital
05.2022 - 07.2022
Delivered high-quality care in the Emergency Department to diverse patient populations, treating over 100 individuals from pediatric to geriatric, military, and civilian backgrounds.
Improved patient care by effectively prioritizing and managing cases in waiting areas, patient rooms, and multiple EMS and AIREVAC arrivals.
Provided nursing education to many beneficiaries, especially mothers on their own health and their children's health.
Facilitated patient transport via ambulance to nearby facilities across California due to an EMS staffing shortage.
Student Nurse Technician
Central Texas Veterans Health Care System
12.2019 - 05.2020
Performed Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) duties, including aiding with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as ambulation, feeding, dressing, and hygiene.
Accurately measured and documented vital signs, as well as intake and output, in the Veterans Affairs (VA) federal electronic health record (EHR) system.
Delivered care in both inpatient and Community Living Center (CLC) settings, assisting acutely ill hospital patients and chronically ill or hospice patients in the CLC.
Served as a 1:1 sitter for patients identified as a risk to themselves.
Facilitated patient transport between hospital towers, ancillary services, and discharge pickup points.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Skills
Preoperative and Postoperative Care
Vital Signs Monitoring
Implementing Clinical Judgment
Intravenous Therapy
Wound Care
Diabetes Medication Management
Blood Draw and Sample Collection
Medication Administration
Employee Training
Electronic Health Records (EHR) Use: MHS Genesis, Cerner