Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Patient-oriented Nurse with 24 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision, and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with critical care, leadership, marketing, Business Development, qualifying criteria for IRF and LTAC admissions.
Work History
RN Clinical Liaision
Carrus Health
Sherman, TX
07.2015 - 06.2021
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time. Assessed and evaluated patients, submitted their criteria to our physicians and to their insurance companies. I worked with Medicare, UHC, BCBS, Humana, Tricare, Cigna and multiple other insurance companies as required to obtain approval for admission to our facility.
RN ICU Charge Nurse
Wilson N. Jones Regional Medical Center
Sherman, TX
11.2013 - 06.2015
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
Supervised new employees and student nurses to promote adherence to established patient care standards and practices.
Marketing Director
Millenium Home Health Care
Sherman, TX
08.2009 - 11.2013
Performed competitive analyses and adjusted sales and marketing strategies accordingly.
Analyzed sales and marketing data for improved strategies.
Organized events and product presentations related to national conferences and conventions.
Cultivated and maintained strategic alliances with key partners and vendors.
Monitored sales team performance, analyzed sales data and reported information to area managers.
Communicated progress of monthly and quarterly initiatives to internal and external sales teams.
Cardiac RN
Sherman Cardiovascular Care Associates
Sherman, TX
02.2009 - 08.2009
Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
Prioritized and revised patient care activities based on acuity of symptoms and patient preferences.
Assisted in diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as unstable angina, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease, and cardiac dysrhythmia.
Maintained detailed records of patient conditions, reactions and progress in alignment with physician orders.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
RN, ICU
Wilson N. Jones Regional Medical Center
Sherman, TX
06.1998 - 02.2009
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Grayson College
Denison
05.1998
High School Diploma -
Denison High School
Denison, TX
05.1992
Skills
Patient Condition Monitoring
Nursing Consultation
Specialized Healthcare Referrals
Patient Care Assessment
Critical Thinking
Immunizations and Vaccinations
Accurate Documentation
Excellent Communication
Data Entry
Flexible and Adaptable
Timeline
RN Clinical Liaision
Carrus Health
07.2015 - 06.2021
RN ICU Charge Nurse
Wilson N. Jones Regional Medical Center
11.2013 - 06.2015
Marketing Director
Millenium Home Health Care
08.2009 - 11.2013
Cardiac RN
Sherman Cardiovascular Care Associates
02.2009 - 08.2009
RN, ICU
Wilson N. Jones Regional Medical Center
06.1998 - 02.2009
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Grayson College
High School Diploma -
Denison High School
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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