Professionally trained Registered Nurse with experience ensuring high standards of culturally competent care for a wide variety of patients with diverse needs.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ICU Staff Nurse
Houston Methodist Hospital
Houston, TX
05.2020 - Current
Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
Followed all HCA ethical values and principles and adhered to HIPAA medical record regulations to promote patients' privacy.
Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent and geriatric ICU patients.
Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.
Registered Nurse
Nurse Choice
San Diego, CA
08.2019 - 03.2020
Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability
Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities
Cared for patients in 30-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients
Registered Nurse ICU Supplemental Staffing
Houston Methodist Hospital
Houston, TX
02.2018 - 07.2019
Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options
Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale
Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time
Registered Nurse III
Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital
Houston, TX
5 2017 - 05.2018
Chronic and acute patient care in ICU unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for two patients per shift
Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases
Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management
Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans
Closely monitored acute conditions
Ensured HIPAA compliance
Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to over 3 patients daily
RN ICU/IMU
Houston Methodist
Houston, TX
07.2016 - 02.2018
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs
Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems
Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management
Supported needs of Registered Nurses and Care Partners with skill and efficiency
Home Health Registered Nurse
Apostle Home Health Care PLLC
Friendswood, TX
02.2016 - 08.2017
Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests
Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases
Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management
Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans
Ensured HIPAA compliance
Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses
Documented patient information obtained from interviews
Admission and discharge assessment for home health patient
Registered Nurse II
Houston Methodist West Hospital
Houston, TX
12.2015 - 07.2016
EPIC Super User for Epic rollout Texas Medical Center 2016
Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals.
Closely monitored acute conditions.
Ensured HIPAA compliance.
Followed infection control procedures.
Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens.
Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
Managed care for post-operative patients through discharge.
Registered Nurse II
CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital - Tyler
Tyler, TX
01.2014 - 12.2015
Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses
Participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Program
Ensured HIPAA compliance
Closely monitored acute conditions
Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care
Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans
Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability
Chronic and acute patient care in ICU unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for two patients per shift
General Store Manager
Palm Harbor Homes
Addison, TX
03.1993 - 08.2011
Supervised and effectively trained 12 employees to decrease process lags and boost productivity
Promoted team collaboration, performance and efficiency by fostering healthy environments focused on mutual success
Coached 10 sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, increasing customer satisfaction ratings 92%
Protected store from loss or theft by setting and enforcing clear security policies
Developed new store location from ground up by hiring and training efficient team
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
UT Tyler
Tyler, TX
2015
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Tyler Junior College
Tyler, TX
2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
Tyler Junior College
Tyler, TX
2013
Skills
EPIC Super User
Staff training and development
Excellent customer service skills
Goal-oriented & Detail-oriented
Self-directed
Culturally competent care
Critical care nursing
Professional bedside manner
Competent in physical assessments
Patient-focused care
Adept at prioritizing/managing deadlines
IV drug therapy management
Patient evaluation/intervention
Patient and family advocacy authority
Hospice and palliative care experience
Certification
TNCC - Trauma Nurse Core Course
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner at Houston Methodist Hospital Texas Medical CenterAcute Care Nurse Practitioner at Houston Methodist Hospital Texas Medical Center