Gabriela Harkrider, LVN

• Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
• Administered patient care, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and medication administration guidelines.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Actively participated in relevant clinical pharmaceutical education and conferences through organizational partnerships.
• Analyzed patient data to identify trends and adjust educational approaches to diabetes, thyroid, osteoporosis and HRT management programs.
• Delivered equitable, culturally responsive nursing care to a diverse population, primarily serving Native American patients from surrounding reservations and tribal communities.
• Participated in quality improvement initiatives and active clinical research aimed at enhancing the overall standard of diabetes management within the healthcare setting.

• Employee of the Month (August 2023) Recognized for excellence in patient care coordination, clinical leadership, and patient support.
• Delivered comprehensive direct patient care across detox, inpatient residential, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and outpatient behavioral health programs.
• Performed daily medication administration, admissions, discharges, transfers, wound care, venipuncture, and enhanced patient assessments utilizing CIWA and COWS scales.
• Delivered SAMHSA-approved group patient education twice weekly.
• Functioned as primary contact for all essential clinical nursing and facility operations issues and inquiries.
• Established and maintained community and national partnerships with psychiatric, medical, laboratory, and other related service providers.
• Trained and onboarded new nursing staff, guiding clinical procedures, protocols, and workflow integration.
• Independently managed all Medical Records functions, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant documentation.
• Independently managed inventory control and procurement, serving as the sole staff member responsible for ordering stock medications and essential medical equipment.
• Scheduled and coordinated routine patient appointments and oversaw daily telehealth operations.
• Vivitrol and iAssist program account liaison. Coordinated outreach services, patient enrollment, administration, and referrals for Vivitrol continuity of care services.
• Led program initiative for the distribution of Narcan, COVID/Flu/Strep testing, and sharps containers to sober living homes in and around Central Texas.

ProLink Staffing

• Provided specialized psychiatric nursing care for forensically committed patients, including sexually violent predators, in a secured hospital setting.
• Delivered high-acuity one-on-one patient observation to ensure safety and therapeutic engagement.
• Supported Med-Surg units as needed, demonstrating adaptability and clinical expertise across diverse care environments.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to implement treatment plans and maintain patient safety.

Fusion Medical Staffing

• Recognized with Star Award (Dec 2021) for excellence in safe and efficient nursing care.
• Managed medication administration, wound care, venipuncture, and risk mitigation to optimize patient outcomes.
• Contributed to quality improvement initiatives that enhanced patient safety and satisfaction in long-term care, long-term acute care, and skilled nursing setting.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to maintain high standards of patient care and regulatory compliance.

Fusion Medical Staffing

• Assisted in the care of a variety of patients with medical-surgical, COVID-19, and rehabilitative needs.
• Conducted daily rounds, communicated with patients and families, and ensured a clear understanding of care goals.
• Assisted in managing complex wound care, administered medications, IV therapy, and prescribed treatments efficiently.
• Collaborated with physical, occupational, and speech therapy teams to facilitate comprehensive patient recovery.

Fusion Medical Staffing

• Managed medication administration, wound care, venipuncture, and risk mitigation to optimize patient outcomes.
• Contributed to quality improvement projects that enhanced patient safety and satisfaction in long-term care, long-tern acute care and skilled nursing setting.

Center For Disease Control And Prevention

• Administered intramuscular vaccinations and ensured accurate documentation for public health reporting.
• Managed clinic flow at high-volume sites while maintaining safe, patient-centered care.
• Implemented infection control protocols to minimize COVID-19 exposure risk.
• Provided patients with daily health education and relevant updates, fostering trust through clear, compassionate communication with diverse populations across Washington, D.C., and Virginia.

• Named Employee of the Month (Feb 2020) for contributions to operational transitions, SOP development, patient care, and staff mentorship.
• Served as Clinical Nursing Liaison during implementation of a new electronic medication administration record system across multiple departments.
• Led cross-functional integration of a new pharmacy vendor, ensuring seamless transitions and compliance.
• Supported detox protocol development and onboarding for new nursing staff.
• Provided comprehensive care across detox and residential substance use and behavioral health programs, including admissions, discharges, transfers, nursing assessments, and withdrawal monitoring using CIWA and COWS scales.
• Performed routine clinical nursing tasks, including medication administration, wound care, and venipuncture.
• Delivered weekly group education on healthy living and medication management.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate psychiatric and community service referrals.
• Reviewed and updated SOPs based on best practices and evidence-based guidelines.

Successfully completed higher level of education and relocated for career advancement and opportunities.

• Named Employee of the Month (June 2018) for reducing relapse rates through detailed assessments, individualized care planning, and compassionate support.
• Delivered full-scope nursing care across detox and residential treatment levels, including medication administration, withdrawal monitoring (CIWA/COWS), and clinical procedures such as wound care and venipuncture.
• Facilitated patient admissions, discharges, and interdisciplinary care coordination.
• Provided patient education and motivational interviewing to support recovery and coordinated referrals to psychiatric and community resources.