Professional healthcare leader with comprehensive experience in nursing management and patient care. Proven track record in enhancing team performance and achieving clinical excellence. Strong focus on collaboration, adaptability, and delivering high-quality results. Skilled in leadership, critical thinking, and effective communication.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Nurse Manager- Nights
UT Southwestern Medical Center
08.2017 - Current
Obstetrics QAPI (Quality Assessment and Process Improvement) committee
Performed real-time chart audits for patients ensuring accuracy and completeness of information while capitalizing on opportunities for process improvement.
Resolved conflicts among staff members by employing effective communication techniques and seeking mutually beneficial solutions when issues arose.
Developed departmental goals and objectives to improve satisfactory rating with patients.
Collaborated with other departments to streamline processes and enhance interdisciplinary teamwork, ultimately improving continuity of care for patients.
Participated in hospital-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall patient experience and satisfaction levels.
Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
Enhanced staff competency by developing and delivering targeted training programs, resulting in improved patient outcomes.
RN III
Texas Health Harris Methodist H-E-B
10.2012 - 08.2017
Served as charge nurse, providing postpartum and newborn care education to new mothers and their infants, including breastfeeding support
Assisted with scheduling and panel interviews for newly hired nurses
Nurse Staffing Effectiveness Committee
Women’s Center Patient Throughput Committee
Mother/Baby Unit Based Council Committee (co-chair 2014-2015)
Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
RN Traveler
Nurses RX
12.2010 - 09.2012
Providing care to postpartum, nursery, antepartum, and post-hysterectomy patients in various cities across Texas and California completing 13 to 26-week contracts
Staff Nurse
St. Joseph Medical Center
04.2010 - 12.2010
Providing care and education to postpartum, nursery, and post-hysterectomy patients including newborn admissions
Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
Demonstrated excellent time management skills while juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Acted as a patient advocate, ensuring their needs were met and their rights protected throughout their healthcare journey.
Staff Nurse
Lafayette General Medical Center
06.2008 - 03.2010
Served as charge nurse, educating and providing care to low risk antepartum, newborn, postpartum, and magnesium sulfate patients, including newborn admission
Cross training to labor and delivery in order to assist primarily as a circulator RN during and recovering cesarean sections
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
Education
Masters of Science - Nurse Executive
McNeese State University
05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
McNeese State University
05.2008
Skills
Documentation accuracy
Performance monitoring
Patient confidentiality
Unit operations
Nursing liaison
Multidisciplinary care coordination
Performance Evaluation
Professional Networking
Certification
Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
STABLE
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Assistant Nurse Manager- Nights
UT Southwestern Medical Center
08.2017 - Current
RN III
Texas Health Harris Methodist H-E-B
10.2012 - 08.2017
RN Traveler
Nurses RX
12.2010 - 09.2012
Staff Nurse
St. Joseph Medical Center
04.2010 - 12.2010
Staff Nurse
Lafayette General Medical Center
06.2008 - 03.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
McNeese State University
Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
STABLE
Masters of Science - Nurse Executive
McNeese State University
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