Jessica Tellez
Granite Shoals,TX
Summary
Family-certified Nurse Practitioner with expertise in Family Practice. Current panel of patients is approximately 1,000 - 1,200 patients who range in age from 7 months on up. Proficient in patient and family education regarding the management of acute and chronic health conditions. Self-directed professional with superior problem-solving, communication and management skills. Successful in prioritizing tasks and organizing projects to improve the quality of patient care. Outstanding Press Ganey scores at the end of each month. Experience with telemedicine visits with patients.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner
Baylor Scott and White Family Clinic
Marble Falls, TX
11.2021 - Current
- Provided comprehensive primary care services to patients of all ages, including physical examinations, health assessments, and immunizations.
- Developed individualized patient treatment plans based on identified needs and medical history.
- Prescribed medications and monitored progress for effectiveness of treatments.
- Educated patients about preventative healthcare measures including nutrition, exercise and lifestyle modification.
- Counseled patients on health risks associated with smoking, obesity, stress management and addiction.
- Collaborated with physicians in the diagnosis and management of acute and chronic illnesses.
- Managed referrals to specialists when necessary and followed up with results from referrals.
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines for assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning decisions.
- Provides standard Evidence Based practice to approximately 1,000 - 1,200 patient panel ranging in ages from 7 months on up.
Med Surge Nurse
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
Marble Falls, TX
08.2018 - 08.2021
- Used Epic to document patient plan of care by taking into account nursing interventions, diagnosis and expected patient outcomes
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions, including IV and PCA interventions
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan
- Assessed and monitored patient health conditions, including vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure.
- Utilized electronic medical record systems for documentation purposes.
High School Nurse
08.2015 - 07.2018
- Performed health screening for students and faculty by conducting Scoliosis and vision and hearing evaluations
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions
- Served as liaison between families, school personnel and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
RN Case Manager
Brookdale Hospice
Austin, TX
04.2014 - 04.2015
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations
- Prepared clinical notes and updates for review by primary physician
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians
- Created individualized care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated appropriate nursing methods to achieve positive outcomes.
Patient Care Manager
Heart To Heart Hospice Of Austin
Austin, TX
02.2012 - 04.2014
- Kept close eye on client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed
- Interpreted regulations to identify patient care requirement criteria to be monitored and establish systems to achieve compliance
- Educated and evaluated clinical and support staff regarding care quality management regulations and standards of care
- Generated and reviewed incident reports, including employee write-ups, actualizing appropriate corrective action plans to mitigate ongoing and potential situations
- Produced monthly financial reports like income statements, balance sheets and cash flow statements for presentation to board of directors
- Motivated and supervised 18 RN's, 3 Chaplains, 4 Social Workers and 12 CNA's in delivering quality patient care.
RN Case Manager
Aseracare Hospice
Austin, TX
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes
- Prepared clinical notes and updates for review by primary physician
- Directed appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing processes and protocols
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
RN Case Manager
Texas Home Health And Hospice
Marble Falls, TX
05.2009 - 01.2011
- Initiated appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations
- Directed appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing processes and protocols
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
RN Charge Nurse
Granite Mesa Rehab
Marble Falls, TX
10.2008 - 05.2009
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations
- Maximized team performance by monitoring nursing care, including patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
Director of Clinical Services
Home Hospice
Fort Stockton, TX
07.2007 - 10.2008
- Developed and implemented strategic plans enabling facility to meet budgetary and quality assurance goals
- Interacted effectively with all stakeholders, including clinical staff and patients by using active listening and interpersonal skills
- Developed, implemented, revised and evaluated policies and procedures
- Provide ongoing case management to all patients to implement appropriate treatment plan, adhere to quality models and maximize utilization of services needed to achieve optimal outcomes
- Identified nurses' and staff training needs and devised training programs to close gaps
- Represented organization at all community events, answering questions, providing details and giving informative presentations
- Monitored, analyzed and corrected staff performance and worked with nurse manager to raise standards of practice
- Interviewed and hired highly talented individuals bringing great skills and passion to daily jobs.
RN Case Manager
Express Nursing
Odessa, TX
02.2005 - 07.2007
- Initiated appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes
- Authored initial assessments of patients and family to develop plans for individual home care needs
- Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, introducing revisions to care plans as needed
- Authored clinical notes and updates to be reviewed by patient's primary physician.
RN Charge Nurse
Crane Nursing & Rehab
Crane, TX
01.2004 - 02.2005
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
Clinic LVN
Dr. George Rural Clinic
Fort Stockton, TX
12.2003 - 12.2004
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising MD and NP
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions
- Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
LVN Field Nurse
American Home Health
Fort Stockton, TX
12.2002 - 02.2004
- Educated patients and caregivers on disease processes, medications, plans of care and individualized treatment plans
- Established realistic, measurable and observable goals consistent with patients' diagnosis
- Administered effective nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent and disabled patients
- Reviewed all medicines to identify possible adverse reactions, significant side effects, drug allergies and contraindicated medications.
LVN Floor Nurse
Pecos Co. Memorial Hopsital
Fort Stockton, TX
12.2001 - 12.2002
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance
- Took samples such as blood and urine to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
LVN Field Nurse
Visiting Nurses Of Del Rio
Monahans, TX
10.2000 - 10.2001
- Educated patients and caregivers on disease processes, medications, plans of care and individualized treatment plans
- Set up and broke down individual clinic sites, managing activities from clinic initiation to termination, including paperwork processing, payment collection, biohazardous waste disposal and proper supply storage
- Administered effective nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent and disabled patients
- Reviewed all medicines to identify possible adverse reactions, significant side effects, drug allergies and contraindicated medications.
LVN Floor Nurse
Ward Memorial Hospital
Monahans, TX
09.1999 - 10.2000
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising MD
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment
- Took samples such as blood and urine to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain University
04.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
10.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Odessa College
05.2005
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing
Odessa College Of Nursing
12.1999
Skills
- Fluent in Spanish
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient Communication
- Physical Examinations
- Diagnostic Screenings
- Patient Education
- Preventive Care
- Quality Improvement
- Care Coordination
- Health Promotion
- HIPAA Guidelines
- Electronic Medical Records
- Telehealth services
- Epic Systems
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner
Baylor Scott and White Family Clinic
11.2021 - Current
Med Surge Nurse
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
08.2018 - 08.2021
High School Nurse
08.2015 - 07.2018
RN Case Manager
Brookdale Hospice
04.2014 - 04.2015
Patient Care Manager
Heart To Heart Hospice Of Austin
02.2012 - 04.2014
RN Case Manager
Aseracare Hospice
01.2011 - 01.2012
RN Case Manager
Texas Home Health And Hospice
05.2009 - 01.2011
RN Charge Nurse
Granite Mesa Rehab
10.2008 - 05.2009
Director of Clinical Services
Home Hospice
07.2007 - 10.2008
RN Case Manager
Express Nursing
02.2005 - 07.2007
RN Charge Nurse
Crane Nursing & Rehab
01.2004 - 02.2005
Clinic LVN
Dr. George Rural Clinic
12.2003 - 12.2004
LVN Field Nurse
American Home Health
12.2002 - 02.2004
LVN Floor Nurse
Pecos Co. Memorial Hopsital
12.2001 - 12.2002
LVN Field Nurse
Visiting Nurses Of Del Rio
10.2000 - 10.2001
LVN Floor Nurse
Ward Memorial Hospital
09.1999 - 10.2000
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Odessa College
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing
Odessa College Of Nursing
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