To provides excellent care by promotion and maintenance of health and prevention of illness and injury based upon the nursing process which includes systematic data gathering, assessments, appropriate nursing judgement, and evaluation of human responses to actual or potential problems. Ultimately, providing compassionate, holistic service to patients.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
07.2022 - Current
Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
Developed educational materials for use in teaching sessions with patients or their families.
Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
Assisted physicians during examinations or surgical procedures.
Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
Registered Nurse
Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center
Houston, TX
11.2018 - 07.2022
Responsible and accountable for individual nursing practice and determines the appropriate delegation of tasks consistent with the nurse's obligation to provide optimal care
Plans and delivers technically competent care to patients
Makes assignments and directs activities of other unit staff
Formulates a plan of care based on nursing assessments based on the ANA Standards of Nursing Practice and seeks assistance as needed
Documents the nursing process consistently, accurately, concisely, and a timely manner
Manages nursing care of patients
Utilizes grade appropriate and consistent critical thinking skills
Assumes responsibility and accountability for individual nursing judgements and actions
Acts as a patient advocate while practicing with compassion and respect for the inherent dignity of the Veteran.
TOMBALL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
02.2018 - 02.2019
Promotes and restores patients' health by completing the nursing process; collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary team members; providing physical and psychological support to patients, friends, and families
Assures quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards; measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and standards; making or recommending necessary adjustments; following hospital and nursing division's philosophies and standards of care set by state board of nursing, state nurse practice act, and other governing agency regulations
Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING -
CHAMBERLAIN COLLEGE OF NURSING
12.2017
Skills
Basic Care and Comfort
Reduction of Risk Potential
General Health Assessment
Assessment of Systems
Hygiene
Safety
Medication Administration
Inserting Indwelling Catheter
Therapeutic Communication
Clinicalexperience
Medical Surgical NU3B
NASA PACT 4
Mental Health Units 6F and 6A
Mental Health Clinic
Mental Health Home Health
Neurology NU2A
Surgical NU5B
VA Home Health
Credentials
BASIC CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT, 04/2025
ACLS, 05/2026
NIHSS, 10/2025
Volunteer Experience
CLINICAL STAFF COUNCIL, 11/2018, PRESENT, Engages in monthly meetings and delivers pertinent information regarding nursing at the MEDVAMC to home unit. Consequently, educating fellow nurses on topics hospital wide.
DISASTER EMERGENCY MEDICAL PERSONEL SYSTEM (DEMPS), 12/2020, PRESENT, Volunteers to deploy to other VA hospitals nationwide to help fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
07.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center
11.2018 - 07.2022
TOMBALL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
02.2018 - 02.2019
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING -
CHAMBERLAIN COLLEGE OF NURSING
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