Resourceful leader offering history of success coordinating and monitoring operations across various departments. Highly committed with hardworking mentality to maintain quality of services and products. Insightful Manager with experience directing and improving operations through effective employee motivational strategies and strong policy enforcement. Proficient in best practices, market trends and regulatory requirements of industry operations. Talented leader with analytical approach to business planning and day-to-day problem-solving.
Worked with customers to understand needs and provide excellent service
Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service
Pediatric Oncology Nurse
Texas Children's Hospital, Cancer Center
Houston, Texas
06.2010 - 11.2021
Administers and monitors patients receiving chemotherapy, Biotherapy Medications and Blood products.
Collaborates with Primary care providers to ensure proper treatment and interventions are implemented
Actively advocates for patients and family
Electronic medication administration record (EMAR) Super - user / Trainer ; Relief Charge Nurse and PACU nurse, Nurse Coordinator, Preceptor and Mentor for New hire
Actively involved in various unit committee
Covid Initiatives: Coordinator and manager for covid community clinic outreach events. Supervision, implementation of vaccine administration and covid testing at various off campus locations.
Collaborating with multidisciplinary team to develop and implement standardized care guideline to ensure quality patient outcome.
Participated / facilitated in the development and outcome analysis of clinical pathways as a member of the multidisciplinary CQI team
Ordering of Covid lab testing, Supervision of staff that are performing Covid tests at various on-site and off-site location
Involved in planning and implementation of updated Vaccine guidelines.
Staff Nurse
Spring Branch Medical Center Hospital
Houston, Texas
03.2003 - 06.2010
Medical Surgical Nursing/Oncology unit
Relief Charge nurse; Electronic
Medication Administration Record Super user
Active in various Hospital committee (policy & procedure committee, Employee Advisory Group, Wound care champion,
Diabetic resource colleague)
Specializes in Medical/Oncology nursing
Administering chemotherapy and caring for cancer patients and their families
Direct patient care which includes: teaching, administration of treatment and providing resources
Mentor to fellow colleagues; Preceptor to new hire and new graduates.
Charge nurse
Memorial Hermann Hospital Northwest
Houston, Texas
05.2004 - 08.2007
On Rehab unit; provided direct patient care; Supervised and delegated duties to colleagues
Assisted physicians during rounds.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols
Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations
Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift
Education
Master of Nursing (MSN) -
University of Texas At El Paso
12.2017
Bachelors of Nursing (BSN) -
Texas Tech University Health Science Center - School of Nursing
08.2007
Associate Degree - Nursing
Houston Community College (HCCS)
05.2003
Skills
Project Management
Issue and Conflict Resolution
Staff Management
Managing Employee Relations
Employee Coaching and Motivation
Fiscal Management
Affiliations
NAPNAP (Houston Chapter)
Association Pediatric Hematology /Oncology Nurses (APHON)
American Nurses Association (ANA)
Texas Nurses Association (TNA)
Timeline
Preoperative / Postoperative Nurse
Medley Registry
03.2022 - Current
Pediatric Oncology Nurse
Texas Children's Hospital, Cancer Center
06.2010 - 11.2021
Charge nurse
Memorial Hermann Hospital Northwest
05.2004 - 08.2007
Staff Nurse
Spring Branch Medical Center Hospital
03.2003 - 06.2010
Master of Nursing (MSN) -
University of Texas At El Paso
Bachelors of Nursing (BSN) -
Texas Tech University Health Science Center - School of Nursing
Associate Degree - Nursing
Houston Community College (HCCS)
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