Dynamic Critical Care Registered Nurse with 29 years of experience. Adept at collaborating with interdisciplinary medical teams. Dedicated to delivering best-in-class patient care and individualized plans for families and patients.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric Critical Care Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
10.2015 - 01.2024
Provide higher level nursing care on one-nurse to two-patient care assignments
Provide lifesaving CPR to critically injured pediatric patients
Transport critically ill children from other facilities
Preceptor to nursing graduates and staff from other departments
Sedation nurse for procedures not requiring anesthesia
Provide end-of-life care for pediatric patients and support to parents and siblings.
Pediatric Critical Care Registered Nurse
Fastaff Nursing Agency
10.2013 - 10.2015
Temporary assignments in Pediatric Intensive Care Units through travel positions from Washington, DC to Long Beach, CA
Last assignment was in Oakland, CA and was hired directly to hospital from the travel agency.
Pediatric/Neonatal Transport Team
Medical City
01.2008 - 10.2013
Evaluated, stabilized, and transported pediatric and neonatal patients via ambulance, helicopter, or fixed wing aircraft to a higher level of care center
Performed insertions of critically needed airways and central catheters for fluid replacement therapies.
RN, Critical Care-Pediatric and Neonatal
Medical City
01.1998 - 01.2008
Provided critical care for patients from birth to 18 years of age
Assessed patient conditions and monitored the healing process on an hourly basis until stable
Managed complex cases of critically ill patients, ensuring optimal treatment plans were executed effectively.
Provided training and care of specially ordered care plans
Provided quality CPR in emergency situations
Provided support to families.
RN Supervisor
Medical City Dallas, Green Oaks Behavioral Health
01.1996 - 06.1998
Assessed and supervised adolescent population for behavioral and psychiatric evaluation and care
Managed six RN's and twelve certified nursing assistants in a 75-bed behavioral health center
Scheduled employees, managed timecards, assisted in hiring new employees.
Police
City of, Irving, Texas
01.1990 - 01.1991
Patrol officer duties that included law enforcement, traffic enforcement, assisting the community of 400,000 people in Irving, Texas
Interviewed victims of crimes, gathered essential evidence, assisted the detectives in canvassing communities for leads on suspects
Gave expert testimony in criminal court cases.
Military Police
U.S. Army
01.1985 - 01.1990
Enforced Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) laws and codes on three different military installations
Provided physical security in West Germany at a NATO site containing weapons of mass destruction
Performed patrol duties with a K9 with a specialty for narcotic detection.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX
07.2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
El Centro College
Dallas, TX
12.1995
Skills
Critical Care Nursing
Endotracheal Intubation
Healthcare Team Collaboration
Interpersonal Communication
Data Compilation and Analysis
Management of Patient Care Plans and Education
Transport of Pediatric and Neonatal Critical Care Patients
Preceptorship
Affiliations
Association of Critical Care Nurses (ACCN)
Air & Surface Transport Nurses Association (ASTNA),
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