Dedicated Registered Nurse and Nurse Advocate/Case Worker with a focus on patient-centered care and advocacy. Manages large caseloads, develops individualized care plans, and coordinates resources to enhance patient access. Experienced in leading nursing teams and operations, with a strong background in emergency and maternal-newborn care, staff precepting, and crisis response.
Work History
Full-Time Nurse Advocate/Case Worker
5 Months
Solace Health | 02.2026 - Current
Case Manager/Nurse Advocate for 10-20 patients
Advocated for patient rights, ensuring equitable access to healthcare resources
Developed and implemented individualized care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams
Guides patients through difficult and complex health concerns to help them achieve their health and wellness goals while also addressing their social determinants of health (SDOH)
Learned Solace’s proprietary system, tools, technology, and expectations, while also providing my own unique experience in every interaction
Building strong, trusting relationships with my patients, where listening and empathy are the foundation for every interaction
Holistically addresses patients' social determinants of health, i.e. food resources, transportation access, and support at home
RN Veteran Care Manager
1 Year 6 Months
Senior Helpers | 01.2025 - Current
Plans and directs the care of Veteran clients
Performs medication reconciliation with clients and family
Oversees and manages CNAs and caretakers
Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, focusing on holistic health outcomes for seniors
Led patient education sessions on chronic disease management to empower clients and promote healthy lifestyle choices
Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs
Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions to provide timely interventions and support care plans
RN Weekend Supervisor
3 Years 6 Months
The Ellington Skilled Nursing Facility | 01.2023 - Current
Plans and directs the care delivery of up to 120 residents
Directly oversees and supervises nursing staff to ensure compliance with care protocols and facility policies
Hourly rounding to assess residents and employees
Reviewed work orders to maintain safety standards in the facility to ensure that a safe environment is maintained.
Initiates arrangements to have residents transferred to the hospital in the event of serious illness or injury
Developed and implemented shift schedules to optimize staffing efficiency and coverage.
Supervised and evaluated subordinate staff performance in resident care delivery to ensure high-quality service
Made recommendations to improve performance and conducted in-services.
Performs daily wound care orders
Full-Time RN on Mother-Baby Postpartum Unit
5 Years 5 Months
Ochsner Lafayette General | 08.2020 - 01.2026
Bedside RN for up to 8 patients including mother and baby
Worked with team during Code Blue and Code Stork emergencies
Monitored patient vital signs and reported significant changes to healthcare providers promptly
Orient new graduates and onboarding of new nursing staff
Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient needs
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans
Educated patients and families on health management, medication usage, and post-discharge instructions
Implemented quality improvement initiatives that enhanced patient safety and care standards
Full-Time RN in the Emergency Department
2 Years 7 Months
Ochsner Lafayette General | 01.2018 - 08.2020
Previously certified in: CPR/BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support), PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support), TNCC (Trauma Nursing Certification), Triage Nurse, Assisted in trauma activations in Level 1 and Level 2 settings
Administered comprehensive patient assessments and developed individualized care plans
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and streamline care processes
Monitored vital signs and implemented timely interventions to ensure patient safety and comfort
Preceptor to new graduates and on-boarding of nurses
Presented evidence-based research project on point-of-care testing in ED to unit managers, hospital administration, Director of Nursing, and Directors of ED and ICU, enhancing understanding of testing protocols.
Served as primary nurse on psychiatric 3-bed unit, collaborating with Mental Health technician and security officer to provide comprehensive care for patients with complex mental health diagnoses under PEC/CEC observation.
Property Manager
3 Years 4 Months
Gardwell Self-Storage | 08.2012 - 12.2015
Delivered customer service by addressing sales inquiries, resolving rental issues, and managing telephone and walk-in inquiries
Ensured facility remained neat, safe, and secure through minor maintenance and daily lock inspections
Supervised maintenance and repairs, enhancing property appearance and functionality for tenants
Managed daily operations of self-storage facility to ensure optimal customer satisfaction and service quality
Developed and maintained relationships with vendors, ensuring timely service delivery and inventory management.
Trained and mentored staff on best practices in customer service and facility management procedures
Conducted regular inspections of premises to uphold safety standards and regulatory compliance requirements
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
McNeese State University | Lake Charles, LA | 12.2017
Evidence-Based project on the Effects of Delayed Umbilical Cord Clamping
Assisted in community service projects involving the Alzheimer’s Association
Member of the Faculty Evaluation Committee (Fall 2016-Spring 2017)
American Heart Association Basic Life Support CPR/AED certification
Completion of Nursing Fundamentals course resulting in CNA certification
GPA: 3.23 GPA (Cumulative)
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Louisiana At Lafayette | Lafayette, LA | 05.2014
Pursued Bachelor of Science in Nursing career
Member of the Delta Delta Delta sorority (Fall 2012-Spring 2013)
Multiple community outreach programs and philanthropic activities including St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Special Olympics, American Heart Association, Susan G. Komen, and Children’s Miracle Network
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