Experienced with patient care management in fast-paced medical environments. Utilizes advanced nursing skills to ensure high standards of care and patient safety. Track record of effective communication and collaboration within healthcare teams.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Staff Nurse
Texoma Healthcare Center
04.2023 - Current
Provide direct patient care in all service areas of the surgical department including Cardiovascular.
Display strong critical thinking skills, flexibility, and adaptability.
Act as Clinical Supervisor as needed, displaying strong and effective communication skills and carrying out the daily operations of the surgical unit.
Act as a preceptor and train new or less experienced nurses.
RN Staff Nurse
Triage Staffing Inc.
08.2022 - 04.2023
Travel nursing assignment. Provided direct patient care in the perioperative setting.
Manager
Texoma Healthcare Center
08.2014 - 08.2022
Managed daily operations including scheduling and budgeting, exhibiting excellent multitasking capabilities.
Assisted with business plans and capital budgeting and purchasing.
Monitored team productivity and performance to support goals.
Developed personal growth opportunities, empowering employees to produce results and meet goals.
Mentored and trained new employees on company policies and procedures.
Provided support for staff and physicians, displaying exceptional relational skills.
Resolved conflicts between team members promptly using sound judgment based on company policies.
Counseled and disciplined employees, driving performance improvement.
Offered constructive feedback to team members, boosting overall job performance.
Oversaw the daily operations of the Sterile Processing Department ensuring that all AMII, cooperate and local standards were met.
RN Staff Nurse
Texoma Healthcare Center
08.1998 - 07.2014
Provided direct patient care in multiple areas of perioperative services including Ambulatory Services. This involved caring for patients in pre, intra, and post operative areas, as well as pain management and endo areas.
Provided direct patient care in the Emergency department.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO
09-2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Grayson College
Denison, TX
05-1996
Skills
Analytical problem-solving
Effective verbal communication
Workflow enhancement
Effective conflict resolution
Proficient in advanced cardiac life support protocols
Certification in pediatric life support
BLS proficiency
Accomplishments
Assisted with the UHS Core, Wise, Safe initiative for best practices in the surgical setting.
Collaborated with leaders and staff to developed and implement the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) program.
Assisted with the development of the SPD University and SPD career ladder to drive improved performance and provide a guide for advancement and growth for the staff