Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Nurse
Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center
04.2021 - Current
Provided direct nursing care to patients when personnel was short-staffed.
Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
Supervised staff of 30 registered nurses, 2 licensed practical nurses and 40 psychiatric technicians.
Discussed patient care and treatment with care team members to optimize intervention plans and care delivery.
Maintained proper staff levels within budget parameters to deliver high levels of care to every patient.
Interviewed, hired, instructed and mentored employees and promoted high level of care quality to patients.
Investigated and reported all incidents per hospital policies.
Maximized staff and patient protections by enforcing optimal disease prevention protocols.
Oversaw nursing staff at major hospital with over 100 professionals.
Nurse Manager
Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center
05.2019 - 04.2021
Managed 14 nurses and nursing activities in 156-bed hospital by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards.
Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
Supervised, directed and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
Reviewed department performance and adjusted coverage to compensate for changing conditions.
Established and continuously optimized unit schedules and individual work assignments.
Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
Developed strategy to target nursing and patient satisfaction issues, improve response and patient care quality and suggest actionable improvements to promote hospital-wide quality and safety initiatives .
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Evaluated skills of nursing personnel and verified staff certifications for validity.
Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training.
Worked at least 40 hours per month as floor nurse to maintain clinical proficiency.
Staff Nurse, Emergency Department
Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center
05.2017 - 05.2019
Staff RN on a 36 bed Emergency Department.
Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Formulated plans for nursing measures to restore, maintain and promote patients' physical and mental health.
Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Established staff schedules and assignments based on facility needs and equipment availability.
Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
Delivered proper care to victims of domestic violence at urgent care clinic.
Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Assisted physicians in minor surgeries by keeping instruments sterilized and maintaining inventory.
Assessed medical status of patients pre- and post-operation by checking vital parameters and supervising food intake.
Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
Nurse Manager
Martin Army Community Hospital
09.2015 - 05.2017
Managed 12 nurses on a 8 bed inpatient psychiatric unit in a 96-bed hospital by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards.
Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
Supervised, directed and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
Reviewed department performance and adjusted coverage to compensate for changing conditions.
Worked at least 40 hours per month as floor nurse to maintain clinical proficiency.
RN Staff Nurse
Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center
07.2012 - 07.2015
Charge RN for an 16 Bed Acute Inpatient Psychiatric unit. Managing up to 3 RNs, 1 LPN, and 3 psychiatric technicians.
Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions.
RN Staff Nurse
Tripler Army Medical Center
11.2008 - 04.2012
Charge RN on a 36 bed Post Surgical Care Unit. Managed up to 5 patients at a time while supervising 5 RNs, 1 LPN, and 5 Medical Assistants
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Verified patients had information necessary for ongoing care, providing guidance on diagnoses, management of medications and prevention methods.
Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM
Post Masters Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Post Masters PMHNP
Northern Kentucky University
Newport, KY
12.2023
Master of Science - Nursing Education
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX
12.2016
Skills
Operational Standards
Policy and Program Development
Employee Performance Evaluations
Treatment Preparation
In-Service Programs
Problem Resolution
Operational Procedures
Patient Care Assessment
Certification
ANCC, PMHNP-BC exp. Oct 2025
ANCC, PMH-BC exp. June 2027
Licenses
RN license exp Oct 2025 New Mexico
APRN-CNP exp Oct 2025 New Mexico
Timeline
Chief Nurse
Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center
04.2021 - Current
Nurse Manager
Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center
05.2019 - 04.2021
Staff Nurse, Emergency Department
Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center
05.2017 - 05.2019
Nurse Manager
Martin Army Community Hospital
09.2015 - 05.2017
RN Staff Nurse
Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center
07.2012 - 07.2015
RN Staff Nurse
Tripler Army Medical Center
11.2008 - 04.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of New Mexico
Post Masters Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Post Masters PMHNP
Northern Kentucky University
Master of Science - Nursing Education
The University of Texas At Arlington
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