Jennifer Ann Azor
Houston,TX
Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care. Goal-oriented Team Manager dedicated to meeting team performance objectives and achieving set targets. Offering 5 years of extensive leadership experience in Hospice Care. Committed individual well-versed in providing thorough training, setting team goals and developing innovative strategies. Superb oral and written communication skills paired with excellent time management and leadership abilities.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Long-Term Care Registered Nurse/Case Manager
Snap Nursing Agency
Grand Junction, CO
02.2022 - Current
- Created individualized care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated appropriate nursing methods to achieve positive outcomes.
- Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, introducing revisions to care plans.
- Assessed and examined patients and documented history of current and previous conditions, diseases and injuries along with medications currently being taken.
- Participated in on-call rotations to deliver after-hours care.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Used Therap to maintain database of relevant information for practitioners to access and coordinate patient care.
- Provided over 20 home care providers with training, guidance, support and supervision to achieve objectives.
Registered Nurse/Case Management/Travel Nurse
GardaWorld
Chaparral, NM
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Assessed and examined patients and documented history of current and previous conditions, diseases and injuries along with medications currently being taken.
- Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions
- Secures referral approval via Health and Human Services
- Schedule appointments, coordinate transportation, expediting over 500 guests, securing prescriptions,
- Acts as care coordinator off campus to medical providers, government agencies, military personnel
- Assist government agencies within camp to ensure guests are getting necessary care and resources
- Liaised with physicians regarding patient needs, performance and changes.
Registered Nurse/ Travel Nurse/Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Aya Healthcare
Laurinburg, NC
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
- Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns.
- Liaised with physicians regarding patient needs, performance and changes.
- Assessed and examined patients and documented history of current and previous conditions, diseases and injuries along with medications currently being taken.
- Actively engaged in on-call rotations to deliver continuous quality care to patients.
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Case managed 15 hospice patients
COVID Vaccine Administrator
Aya Healthcare
Colorado Springs, CO
04.2021 - 06.2021
- Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
- Administered vaccine via intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patient reactions to vaccine and carefully documented findings.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from COVID.
- Updated patient charts with data such as vaccines to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Established rapport with vaccine recipients
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships
- Vaccinated over 100 clients
Registered Nurse/Staff Nurse
Advance Diagnostics Healthcare System
Houston, TX
01.2019 - 04.2021
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills.
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Managed caseload of 5 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy and wound care.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques.
Registered Nurse Hospice/ Team Manager
Vitas Healthcare
Houston, TX
08.2013 - 04.2021
- Prioritized and distributed assignments and workload based on individual staff strengths and experience.
- Educate patients, families, and other care persons in appropriate techniques
- Assess physical and psychosocial status of patient and families
- Respond to afterhours issues as clinically appropriate for over 5 years
- Provide skilled nursing as determined by plan of care
- Serves as patient and family advocate by maintaining regular communication with those in the team
- Back up administrator over 3 years
- Triage/telephonic experience, Management experience (Often commended for managing three departments)
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Prioritized and distributed assignments and workload based on individual staff strengths and experience with a staff of 50.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Supervised professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care.
Registered Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse/Supervisor
Lexington Health Care Center
Orland Park, IL
11.2010 - 02.2013
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff over 50.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Licensed Practical Nurse/Travel
PRN Health Services
Appleton, WI
05.2006 - 07.2010
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care
- Often commended for maintaining safety, respect and dignity of residents Staff relief, Travel, agency work, hospice experience for over 3 years.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL03.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Breckenridge School of Nursing @ ITT Technical Ins
Merrillville, IN06.2012
LPN Certification: Licensed Practical Nurse Course - undefined
Dawson Technical Institute
2001
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Clear Patient Communication
- Policies and procedures
- Compassionate and Caring
- Accurate Documentation
- Patient Care Oversight
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Process Implementation
- Critical Thinking
- Care Coordination
- Time Management
- Epic Systems, Cerner
Additional Information
- Registered Nurse in the State of Texas Compact License number 832780
Timeline
Long-Term Care Registered Nurse/Case Manager
Snap Nursing Agency
02.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse/Case Management/Travel Nurse
GardaWorld
09.2021 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse/ Travel Nurse/Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Aya Healthcare
06.2021 - 09.2021
COVID Vaccine Administrator
Aya Healthcare
04.2021 - 06.2021
Registered Nurse/Staff Nurse
Advance Diagnostics Healthcare System
01.2019 - 04.2021
Registered Nurse Hospice/ Team Manager
Vitas Healthcare
08.2013 - 04.2021
Registered Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse/Supervisor
Lexington Health Care Center
11.2010 - 02.2013
Licensed Practical Nurse/Travel
PRN Health Services
05.2006 - 07.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Breckenridge School of Nursing @ ITT Technical Ins
LPN Certification: Licensed Practical Nurse Course - undefined
Dawson Technical Institute
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