Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Hospital Medicine Program Manager
Memorial Hermann Health System
Houston, Texas
09.2021 - Current
Met with project stakeholders on regular basis to assess progress and make adjustments.
Coached team members on productivity strategies to accomplish challenging goals.
Addressed and resolved technical, financial, and operational concerns by working with team members and directors.
Interacted with customers and clients to identify business needs and requirements.
Identified program obstacles and communicated possible impacts to team.
Engaged and worked alongside cross-functional stakeholders to manage strategic initiatives.
Managed multiple strategic projects with numerous sub-projects or workstreams.
RN Supervisor
Kelsey-Seybold Clinic
Houston, Texas
11.2020 - 09.2021
Coordinated nursing activities and staffing with health-related, therapeutic and support services to streamline service delivery.
Enforced nursing practice standards and recommended unit and institution policies and procedures to boost medical care quality.
Determined and nursed special care cases and arranged professional consultation sessions for patients.
Reviewed staffing patterns, quantities and nursing units' census to meet resident needs and budgetary controls.
Onboarded new employees through orientation meetings and training sessions before deployment to different departments.
Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
Hospital Supervisor
Harris Health System - Ben Taub General Hospital
Houston, Texas
10.2018 - 02.2020
Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
Spearheaded and implemented new projects to expand scope of engagement.
Nurse Clinician, Emergency Services
Harris Health System - Ben Taub General Hospital
Houston, Texas
05.2016 - 10.2018
Developed and maintained good rapport and cooperative working relationships with providers, staff and patients.
Recorded patient chart in management system.
Followed all hospital policies and procedures and complied with local, state, and federal agency and accrediting body guidelines.
Worked with nurses to assess patients and prepare for tests and procedures.
Nursing House Supervisor
CHI Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center
Houston, Texas
06.2013 - 04.2016
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.
Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
Staff Nurse, Critical Care
CHI Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center
Houston, Texas
08.2007 - 06.2013
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
Assessed patients for level of care determinations.
Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans for optimal outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX
01.2003 - 08.2007
Master of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL
01.2019 - 12.2020
Skills
Operations management
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Certification
Nurse Executive, Board Certified (NE-BC)
Timeline
Hospital Medicine Program Manager
Memorial Hermann Health System
09.2021 - Current
RN Supervisor
Kelsey-Seybold Clinic
11.2020 - 09.2021
Master of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
01.2019 - 12.2020
Hospital Supervisor
Harris Health System - Ben Taub General Hospital
10.2018 - 02.2020
Nurse Clinician, Emergency Services
Harris Health System - Ben Taub General Hospital
05.2016 - 10.2018
Nursing House Supervisor
CHI Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center
06.2013 - 04.2016
Staff Nurse, Critical Care
CHI Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center
08.2007 - 06.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lamar University
01.2003 - 08.2007
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