RN
Open To Work
Iris Cruz
JPS Health Network
Fort Worth
Work Preference
Job Search Status:
Open to work
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeContract Work
Salary Range
$61/hr - $100/hr
15
years of professional experience
1
Certification
1
year of post-secondary education
Compassionate, results-driven Registered Nurse with over 12 years of multifaceted clinical experience spanning urgent care, emergency medicine, and behavioral health. Proven leadership as Team Lead RN at JPS Health Network with a track record of optimizing care delivery and team performance under pressure. Recognized with the Golden Stethoscope Award and DFW’s Top 100 Nurses (2022) for outstanding clinical excellence, collaboration, and patient satisfaction. Skilled in navigating diverse, high-acuity patient populations with a strong emphasis on evidence-based care, regulatory compliance, and culturally responsive practices. Committed to driving innovation, mentoring the next generation of nurses, and leading quality improvement initiatives that enhance healthcare outcomes.
Work History
Forensic Nurse Examiner
3 Months- Conducted comprehensive medical examinations for sexual assault and domestic violence victims.
- Collaborated with law enforcement to collect and preserve evidence following established protocols.
- Documented findings meticulously in medical reports, ensuring accuracy and clarity in communication.
STAFF RN – URGENT CARE
10 Years 9 Months- Delivered urgent clinical interventions for patients across the lifespan, utilizing independent judgment and advanced clinical reasoning.
- Coordinated patient flow in collaboration with providers and diagnostic teams to minimize length of stay and prevent bottlenecks.
- Served as a resource nurse and informal charge RN, stepping into leadership roles during peak volumes or critical shortages.
- Co-led a unit-wide compliance project focused on pain reassessment metrics, significantly improving adherence rates.
- Facilitated bedside education and discharge planning to improve continuity of care and reduce preventable revisits.
LEAD Registered Nurse – URGENT CARE
5 Years 4 Months- Led urgent care operations in a high-volume, fast-paced environment, coordinating clinical workflows and prioritizing patient safety.
- Participated in process improvement efforts aimed at enhancing continuity of care during shift changes, contributing to the development of communication tools and nurse-led feedback loops.
- Provided direct mentorship to 25+ interdisciplinary team members, fostering a culture of accountability and professional growth.
- Partnered with clinical educators to create onboarding pathways and a new-hire competency checklist aligned with organizational standards.
- Acted as unit liaison during operational meetings; translated frontline insights into strategic staffing and throughput initiatives.
- Delivered quality assurance through chart audits, infection control rounds, and real-time feedback to peers.
- Managed resource reallocation and clinical operations during times of surge or manager absence.
EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT RN
3 Years- Delivered life-saving care in a Level I Trauma setting for patients experiencing stroke, myocardial infarction, sepsis, and multi-system trauma.
- Supported trauma team leaders during resuscitation, intubation, and mass casualty incident drills.
- Created clinical quick-reference guides to orient new ED hires to triage protocols and trauma alerts.
- Played a key role in emergency preparedness through simulation training and team-based learning initiatives.
- Received accolades from patients and peers for calm, decisive care in high-stress situations.
PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN – BEHAVIORAL HEALTH UNIT
1 Year- Provided compassionate care to patients in psychiatric crisis using de-escalation techniques and safety monitoring.
- Promoted adherence to trauma-informed care principles and collaborated with nursing staff on behavior management plans.
- Engaged family members and support systems in patient-centered treatment discussions.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Associate Degree in Nursing
Forensic Nursing Microcredential - SANE Nursing
Skills
Emergency & Urgent Care Clinical Management
High-Acuity Stabilization & Rapid Triage
Trauma & Critical Event Response (Level I Center)
Interdisciplinary Team Leadership & Preceptorship
Clinical Informatics & EPIC Superuser Functionality
Patient-Centered Communication & Education
Quality & Safety Improvement Methodologies
Regulatory Compliance
Onboarding & Performance Evaluation
Regulatory Compliance (Joint Commission
HIPAA
OSHA)
Mental Health Crisis Management & De-escalation
Workflow Redesign & EMR Optimization
Change Management & Policy Implementation
Culturally Sensitive
Inclusive Care Delivery
Resource Allocation & Staffing Efficiency
Affiliations
- Emergency Nurses Association
- American Nurses Association
- Texas Nurses Association
- Texas Coalition of Forensic Nurses
Certification
- Registered Nurse – Texas (Compact State License)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) – Instructor Certified (Valid through 2028)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – Valid through 2026
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – Valid through 2026
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Forensic Nurse Examiner
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
07.2026 - CurrentRead More
University of North Texas School of Nursing
Forensic Nursing Microcredential from SANE Nursing
01.2026 - 06.2026Read More
Texas Tech University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
01.2020 - 08.2020Read More
LEAD Registered Nurse – URGENT CARE
JPS Health Network
01.2020 - 05.2025Read More
STAFF RN – URGENT CARE
JPS Health Network
01.2016 - CurrentRead More
EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT RN
JPS Health Network
01.2013 - 01.2016Read More
PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN – BEHAVIORAL HEALTH UNIT
JPS Health Network
01.2012 - 01.2013Read More
Tarrant County College
Associate Degree in Nursing
Read More
Awards
Golden Stethoscope Award – JPS Health Network | 2022
Top 100 Nurses – DFW Great 100 | 2022