Seasoned Registered Nurse with 15 years of diverse experience in inpatient rehabilitation, hospice and medical-surgical settings. Expertise in patient assessment, care coordination, and clinical documentation, ensuring safe, patient-centered care. Proven ability to lead interdisciplinary communication and medication administration along with experience in relief house-supervisor responsibilities and Interim Nurse Manager duties during July 2025 – October 2025
Work History
Full-Time Day-Shift Registered Nurse / Relief House Supervisor
3 Years
New Braunfels Regional Rehabilitation Hospital | 10.2023 - Current
New Braunfels, TX PRN Day Shift RN August 2019 - October 2023
Assess patient status, recognize and communicate changes in condition, and coordinate appropriate follow-up with the care team.
Administered medications and monitored responses, ensuring safe, accurate medication management.
Coordinated unit operations and shift activities as relief house supervisor to maintain consistent care delivery.
Delivered nursing care to medical-surgical and telemetry patients, assessed and communicated significant changes in patient status to providers.
Educated patients and families on health care needs, ensuring safe transitions and continuity of care.
Administered prescribed medications and intravenous therapies while maintaining safe, accurate medication practices.
Full-Time Admission / Float / Triage Nurse
2 Years 9 Months
Hope Hospice | 08.2019 - 05.2022
PRN Float Nurse May 2022 - March 2024
Performed patient assessments to facilitate hospice admissions and efficiently manage float coverage and triage needs.
Assessed patient symptoms by phone and prioritized hospice response based on clinical urgency.
Documented triage calls accurately in electronic health records and communicated updates to care team.
Full-Time Night-Shift Registered Nurse
1 Year 11 Months
New Braunfels Regional Rehabilitation Hospital | 09.2017 - 08.2019
Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient-centered rehabilitation care.
Full-Time Assessment RN and Inpatient RN
9 Months
Kanawha HospiceCare, Inc. | 11.2016 - 08.2017
Conducted facility and home visits to assess patient needs, facilitating timely admissions of appropriate patients.
Documented clinical findings in electronic health records, ensuring accuracy for effective patient management.
Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure safety and effectiveness in treatment.
Full-Time Registered Nurse
2 Years 6 Months
New Braunfels Regional Rehabilitation Hospital | 04.2014 - 10.2016
Performed comprehensive assessments and documented changes in patient condition.
Collaborated with physicians, therapists, and case managers to support interdisciplinary rehabilitation goals.
Full-Time Clinical Supervisor
6 Months
EPIC Health Services | 08.2013 - 02.2014
Supervised clinical staff to ensure adherence to treatment plans, documentation standards, and regulatory requirements.
Reviewed client documentation for accuracy, completeness, and timely updates across service records.
Full-Time Registered Nurse
3 Years
Charleston Area Medical Center General Hospital | 06.2010 - 06.2013
Educated patients and families on recovery plans, safety precautions, and discharge instructions.
Collaborated with physicians, therapists, and case managers to support interdisciplinary rehabilitation goals.
Part-Time Healthcare Provider
7 Months
River of Life Personal Care Home | 07.2009 - 02.2010
Ensured adherence to patient-care policies and procedures, fostering a supportive environment for patients and families.
Assisted residents with daily living activities, preserving dignity and comfort throughout care routines.
Part-Time Nurse Extern I
6 Months
St. Mary's Medical Center | 12.2008 - 06.2009
Gained experience in general patient care, charting, and patient assessment by obtaining vital signs and reporting findings to the RN.
Assisted registered nurses with bedside care, vital signs, and patient comfort measures.
Supported safe patient transfers, ambulation, and repositioning using proper body mechanics.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
St. Mary's / Marshall University Cooperative ASN Program | Huntington, WV | 05.2010
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Marshall University | Huntington, WV | 05.2008
Skills
Patient assessment
Medication and IV administration
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Patient education
Unit management
Acute care triage
Direct patient care
Patient and family advocacy
Wound care
Compassion and empathy
Certification
Registered Nurse (RN) State of Texas. Expires November 2026
Basic Life Support (BLS) Expires November 2026
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Expires January 2027
Timeline
Full-Time Day-Shift Registered Nurse / Relief House Supervisor
Registered Nurse, Full-Time at UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY PEDIATRIC SURGERY CLINICRegistered Nurse, Full-Time at UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY PEDIATRIC SURGERY CLINIC