Compassionate and patient-centered ICU Staff Nurse with clinical experience treating critically ill patients. Strong history of delivering empathetic care and providing emotional support to patients throughout treatment and hospital stays.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Realtor
Realty Austin
02.2019 - Current
Assisted buyers with finding ideal homes by assessing needs, requirements, and budgets.
Wrote contracts to outline sales and purchases of properties.
Resolved client concerns related to home purchases to maintain high satisfaction ratings.
Advised and informed prospective clients on current market activities and conditions.
Completed property walkthroughs before completing deals to uphold accuracy in listings and appraisals.
Compared recently sold area properties to determine competitive market prices.
Educated clients on changing or updating properties, buying, and selling techniques and processes to maintain curb appeal.
Managed contracts, negotiations, and all aspects of sales to finalize purchases and exceed customer expectations.
Communicated with clients to understand property needs and preferences.
Developed new business and managed new and existing clients.
Surgical ICU Registered Nurse
UMCB/Dell Seton Medical Center University Of Texas
06.2014 - 12.2019
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
RN IV
University Medical Center Brackenridge
02.2012 - 12.2014
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Performed nursing assessments and developed patient-specific treatment plans to deliver comprehensive care.
Provided inpatient care to diverse population of adult medical and surgical patients.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to facilitate comprehensive patient-centered care.
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Lubbock, TX
12.2011
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX
05.2008
Skills
Blood Transfusion Administration
Patient Monitoring
Specimen Collection
Fluid Intake and Output Monitoring
Medication Administration
Healthcare Team Collaboration
Medical Histories and Assessments
Documentation and Reporting
Task and Work Prioritization
Chest Tube monitoring
Post surgical admission and monitoring
Therapeutic Hypothermia
Titration and management of drips
Timeline
Realtor
Realty Austin
02.2019 - Current
Surgical ICU Registered Nurse
UMCB/Dell Seton Medical Center University Of Texas