Knowledgeable Registered Nurse with team leadership, strategic planning, and operational management. Utilizes effective communication and organizational skills to drive project success. Track record of fostering productive work environments and achieving set goals to achieve service line development and growth.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager Bariatric and Digestive Health
HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball
08.2021 - Current
Growth of bariatric surgery volume by 100% and digestive health procedures by 50%.
Satisfied standards to achieve accreditation with the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program.
Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
Enhanced patient and employee satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
Developed and maintained relationships with surgeons and hospital administration through service line development.
Improved marketing to attract new customers and promote business.
Established educational class and literature to improve patient outcomes.
Registered Nurse
Comprehensive Surgery Clinic/Obesity Surgery Center of Louisiana
08.2007 - 07.2021
Complete detailed patient intakes, including documenting patient history and highlighting key details pertinent to potentially undergoing surgery
Create and implement practice specific protocols
Identify laboratory and dietary deviations, wellness changes and make recommendations and adjustments
Scheduling appointments and OR procedures
Transcribe physician assessment and plan to electronic medical record
Assist physician with in-office surgical procedures
Educate and assure patient understanding of physician discussion and treatment plan
Medical coding and billing of office/hospital visits and procedures
Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Accounts receivable and insurance claims
Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
Registered Nurse/Med Surg
Lake Area Medical Center
02.2005 - 01.2008
Charge Nurse over 30 bed medical-surgical floor
Registered Nurse/Cardiology
Christus St. Patrick's Hospital
01.2004 - 01.2006
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA
BioTE Medical Support Training -
Dallas
Dallas, TX
Lap Band Preceptorship -
Surgical Specialist of LA
Metairie, LA
Professional Nutrition Specialist -
Ashworth Career School
Atlanta, GA
Skills
Client Relations
Medical Billing Expertise
Clinical Lab Data Interpretation
Strategic Decision-Making
Experience with Meditech and eClinical Works
Bioidentical Hormone Management
Patient Instruction
Administrative Coordination
Efficient Scheduling
Proficient in Multitasking
Relationship Building
Prioritization and Scheduling
Accomplishments
Lead team to meet standards for accreditation with the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program.
Hobbies and Interests
Exercise
Health and Wellness
Travel
Gardening
Personal Information
License: RN1050091 Compact License
Title: Registered Nurse
Certification
BLS Certification
Timeline
Manager Bariatric and Digestive Health
HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball
08.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Comprehensive Surgery Clinic/Obesity Surgery Center of Louisiana
08.2007 - 07.2021
Registered Nurse/Med Surg
Lake Area Medical Center
02.2005 - 01.2008
Registered Nurse/Cardiology
Christus St. Patrick's Hospital
01.2004 - 01.2006
BLS Certification
Associate of Science - Nursing
McNeese State University
BioTE Medical Support Training -
Dallas
Lap Band Preceptorship -
Surgical Specialist of LA
Professional Nutrition Specialist -
Ashworth Career School
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