Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility.
Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
Nursing House Supervisor
Valley Baptist Medical Center
06.2002 - 05.2019
Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility.
Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
Nurse Manager
Valley Baptist Medical Center
06.1999 - 06.2002
Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
Managed staff scheduling and time off to adequately staff nursing floors and allow nurses earned time off.
ICU Nurse
Valley Baptist Medical Center
05.1993 - 06.1999
Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients.
Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Administration
The University of Texas At Brownsville And Texas Southmost College
Brownsville, TX
05.2008
Skills
Nursing Staff Supervision
Immunization Services
Medical Issues Management
Stress Tolerance
Certification
Certified Rehabilitation Nurse
Timeline
Nursing House Supervisor
Weslaco Rehabilitation Hospital
07.2019 - 09.2023
Nursing House Supervisor
Valley Baptist Medical Center
06.2002 - 05.2019
Nurse Manager
Valley Baptist Medical Center
06.1999 - 06.2002
ICU Nurse
Valley Baptist Medical Center
05.1993 - 06.1999
Master of Science - Nursing Administration
The University of Texas At Brownsville And Texas Southmost College
Certified Rehabilitation Nurse
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