Jaime Sleziak
Fairfield,TX
Summary
Committed and responsible Registered Nurse with 10+ years of professional experience currently in the Family Nurse Practitioner program at UT Arlington, seeking clinical experience within the Freestone Medical Center Health Clinic.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Lead
Christus Health
03.2021 - Current
- Maintained quality standards by performing routine medication/supply and charting audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Maintained monthly pharmacy and environment of care records according to company polices and procedures.
- Provide effective training to new clinical staff, equipping individuals with the necessary skills and knowledge with the aim of building a top-performing team.
- Performed vital signs checks, updating patient electronic medical record, and identified any immediate concerns in preparation for provider to see patient.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Patient Care Manager
Providence Hospice
06.2020 - 01.2021
- Managed day to day operations over local branch including payroll, accounts payable and maintaining branch budget
- Hiring and training of all new employees and conducted performance reviews on current employees to ensure staff met the company expectations in relation to standards of care and corporate policy
- Monitored the quality of care received by patients and families by reviewing nursing and aide documentation
- Supervised 13+ employees including nurses, aides, social workers, chaplains, and office staff
- Coordinated with nursing homes, physicians, and hospitals to transition patients onto hospice services
- Conducted chart audits to ensure compliance with all state, federal and regulatory requirements, and corporate policies.
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Providence Hospice
09.2016 - 06.2020
- Delivered comprehensive support for the physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs of each patient
- Coordinated care between patient and healthcare team
- Discussed with patient and family regarding care plan and terminal illness disease progression to improve understanding
- Maintained detailed, accurate, and fully compliant medical records including care plans and assessment notes
- Updated the patient plan of care in collaboration with the healthcare team every 15 days per Medicare compliance guidelines
- Minimized pain and discomfort with medical and non-medical interventions and collaborated with hospice physician in adjusting treatment plan as needed
Clinical Nurse
Dr Eron Crouch
03.2015 - 04.2016
- Improved outcomes by teaching patients, family members, and caregivers’ effective strategies for managing cardiac and respiratory conditions
- Educated patients and families about symptoms, prevention, and treatment protocols for cardiac diseases when they called the clinic
- Collaborated with health care professionals and service providers to ensure optimal patient care and obtain cardiac testing and surgical procedures for patients
- Organized nurse clinic that evaluated and followed up on patients with congestive heart failure, hypertension, or who were taking Coumadin
- Used comprehensive nursing assessment to recommend treatment adjustments to Cardiologist.
Charge Registered Nurse
Fairview Healthcare Residence
05.2014 - 03.2016
- Completed wound care and patient treatments according to physician orders
- Administered medications to patients and monitor patients for reactions or side effects to quickly intervene in serious issues
- Performed comprehensive nursing assessments on new patient admissions
- Completed accurate nursing documentation in patient records according to company policy and regulatory compliance.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX12-2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Online03-2022
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Navarro College
Corsicana, TX05.2014
Skills
Current Clinical Placement:
02/17/2025-05/02/2025: Family Medicine Rotation consisting of 180 patient hours with Mrs Stephanie Lufsey at Christus Trinity Clinic in Palestine, TX This rotation has covered women's health, family medicine, and pediatrics
Affiliations
- Texas Nurse Practitioner, Student Member
- American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, Student Member
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Lead
Christus Health
03.2021 - Current
Patient Care Manager
Providence Hospice
06.2020 - 01.2021
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Providence Hospice
09.2016 - 06.2020
Clinical Nurse
Dr Eron Crouch
03.2015 - 04.2016
Charge Registered Nurse
Fairview Healthcare Residence
05.2014 - 03.2016
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
The University of Texas At Arlington
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Navarro College
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