Jennifer Farias
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Registered nurse with comprehensive expertise in case management, crisis intervention, and patient advocacy. Demonstrates effective leadership in coordinating care plans and ensuring compliance with healthcare standards. Committed to fostering collaborative relationships among healthcare teams to drive quality improvements and enhance patient safety. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Case Manager, RN
Methodist Healthcare
San Antonio, TX
01.2022 - Current
- Provided case management services including intake, assessment, crisis intervention, advocacy, referral and monitoring of families.
- Facilitated communication between clients and healthcare providers.
- Coordinated client assessments to develop personalized care plans.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss treatment options.
- Linked clients with social services, health care providers and governmental agencies to help claim or reclaim individual autonomy.
- Advocated for clients by obtaining information regarding treatment options and clinical status.
- Reviewed treatment plans against individual goals and healthcare standards.
- Provided referrals to appropriate health care providers or other community resources.
- Adhered to ethical principles and standards to protect clients' confidential information.
RN Supervisor
CREATIVE HEALTHCARE SOLUTIONS
San Antonio, TX
12.2020 - 12.2023
- Supervised nursing staff and ensured compliance with safety protocols.
- Coordinated patient care plans with interdisciplinary teams.
- Managed staff schedules and optimized resource allocation.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations for nursing personnel.
- Monitored patient outcomes and adjusted care strategies as needed.
- Resolved conflicts among nursing staff in a timely manner while promoting positive working relationships.
- Developed policies to maintain high standards of patient care.
- Actively listened to concerns from both patients and staff members regarding issues related to patient care.
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Implemented quality assurance protocols to improve patient safety standards.
- Participated in continuing education courses related to advances in nursing practice.
- Assisted with onboarding of new nurses by providing orientation materials and training sessions.
- Conducted performance evaluations for nursing staff on a regular basis.
SCHOOL NURSE, RN
SOUTHSIDE ISD
San Antonio, TX
08.2017 - 08.2023
- Maintained accurate records of student health information.
- Administered first aid and emergency care to students and staff.
- Conducted health screenings and assessments for student populations.
- Collaborated with educators to develop health education programs.
- Communicated health policies and procedures to parents and staff.
- Monitored chronic conditions and provided ongoing care plans.
- Administered and supervised administration of prescription medication to students.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving student health issues.
- Evaluated students with health concerns or injuries to develop plan of care or provide reference to appropriate healthcare providers.
- Maintained student health records and confidential information securely.
- Provided health services to students, including first aid and administering medication.
- Implemented school policies related to health and safety of students.
- Provided resources and referrals to families concerning community healthcare services.
- Coordinated with families, school personnel and healthcare professionals on behalf of students to advocate for healthcare needs and provide medical information to appropriate parties.
- Participated in meetings with other healthcare professionals to discuss best practices for providing quality care to students.
- Conducted formal and informal evaluations of medical conditions and developed accurate medical summaries on students.
CHARGE NURSE, RN
CHRISTUS SANTA ROSA
San Antonio, TX
05.2016 - 11.2022
Critical Care Unit FLOOR NURSE, RN
METHODIST HEALTHCARE
San Antonio, TX
01.2016 - 01.2017
CHARGE NURSE, LVN
SAVA SENIOR CARE
San Antonio
01.2013 - 01.2016
Education
BACHELOR'S DEGREE: BSN -
Galen College of Nursing
01-2020
ASSOCIATES DEGREE: ADN -
Career Point College
01-2016
CERTIFICATE: LVN -
Quest College
01-2012
Skills
- Resource Management
- Intervention Plans
- Documentation and Reporting
- Problem-Solving
- Patient Needs Assessment
- Performance Tracking
- Family Education
- Discharge Planning
- Health History Documentation
- Client Advocacy
- Chronic Disease Management
- Community Outreach
- Utilization Review
- Care Coordination
- Case Management
- Patient Assessments
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Case Manager, RN
Methodist Healthcare
01.2022 - Current
RN Supervisor
CREATIVE HEALTHCARE SOLUTIONS
12.2020 - 12.2023
SCHOOL NURSE, RN
SOUTHSIDE ISD
08.2017 - 08.2023
CHARGE NURSE, RN
CHRISTUS SANTA ROSA
05.2016 - 11.2022
Critical Care Unit FLOOR NURSE, RN
METHODIST HEALTHCARE
01.2016 - 01.2017
CHARGE NURSE, LVN
SAVA SENIOR CARE
01.2013 - 01.2016
CERTIFICATE: LVN -
Quest College
ASSOCIATES DEGREE: ADN -
Career Point College
BACHELOR'S DEGREE: BSN -
Galen College of Nursing