Experienced with nursing administration and team supervision. Utilizes leadership and organizational skills to enhance patient care and staff efficiency. Track record of maintaining high standards in compliance and clinical outcomes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Nursing Supervisor
Texas Health Clearfork
09.2019 - Current
Assessed patient care requirements on each unit by making rounds in orthopedic department and all other areas of hospital.
Promoted patient's independence by establishing patient care goals.
Anticipated potential problems that may occur on shift and set shift priorities accordingly.
Managed daily operations of the nursing unit, ensuring adequate staffing levels and maintaining a safe working environment for all employees.
ICU Nurse
Texas Health Southwest
03.2016 - 09.2019
Managed critical care patients with complex medical conditions, providing compassionate care and support to families.
Conducted ongoing monitoring of vital signs, lab results, and diagnostic tests to promptly identify changes in patient conditions.
Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
Administered medications safely and effectively, following established protocols and guidelines for dosage calculations and administration techniques.
Charge nurse for 18 bed ICU and responded to rapid response and code blue.
Reliability coach mentoring new staff, preceptor for her new graduate nurse and new staff.
Palliative care committee member
ICU/ CCU Charge
Weatherford Regional
03.2014 - 03.2016
Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Charge nurse for 12 bed ICU and 8 bed CCU.
Initiated procedure cart for the critical care area working collaboratively with cardiologist, pulmonologists and surgeons to ensure all immediate items were available in critical situations.
Provided care for the medical and cardiac care patients with focus in STEMI program. Part of the team that initiated the CCU as a new service department for the facility and served as committee member working on relations and education between cath lab and CCU
Hospice Nurse
Solaris Hospice
05.2013 - 03.2014
Managed pain effectively by closely monitoring symptoms and adjusting medications accordingly.
Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate end-of-life care and symptom management.
Coordinated with physicians to adjust medications as needed for optimal palliative care outcomes.
Promoted a peaceful and supportive environment for patients and their families during the end-of-life transition.
ICU Charge Nurse
Weatherford Regional
02.2012 - 05.2013
Mentored and trained new nurses, ensuring they were well-prepared to provide high-quality care in critical situations.
Collaborated with physicians to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient interventions.
Streamlined communication between interdisciplinary teams for improved patient outcomes and continuity of care.
Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients.
ICU Nurse
Providence Healthcare Network
05.2009 - 02.2012
Managed critical care patients with complex medical conditions, providing compassionate care and support to families.
Coordinated timely responses to rapid response calls within the hospital facility leading to quicker intervention strategies for deteriorating patients.
Conducted ongoing monitoring of vital signs, lab results, and diagnostic tests to promptly identify changes in patient conditions.