Monitor and provide care to patients during extended recovery from hospitalization.
Always ensure patients’ safety and security; monitor for changes in condition.
Provide bedside nursing care; vital signs monitoring, IV care, wound dressings, tracheostomy care, medication administration.
Perform admissions and discharges.
Charge Nurse
The Greenhouse Treatment Center
Grand Prairie, Texas
12.2012 - 02.2018
Manage, assist, and support the Substance Abuse Technicians on duty to monitor all medical interactions with the clients.
This includes but is not limited to: Vital Signs, administration of medications, injuries, illness, screening for detoxes, completing nursing assessments and History and Physicals, maintaining medical records and entries in the client's chart.
Interact and consult with the clients and program staff regarding medical concerns, behavioral management and overall supervision of the facility management and safety.
Completing tasks as directed by Director of Nursing.
Charge Nurse
Sante Center for Healing
Argyle, Texas
08.2011 - 02.2012
Perform assessments, admissions and discharges for patients presenting with substance abuse and/or mental health issues.
Manage patient’s medical needs, including but not limited to medication management, treatments and dietary needs.
Supervise and delegate tasks to all UAP.
Complete tasks as directed by Director of Medical Care.
Medical Assistant Instructor
Everest College
Fort Worth, Texas
01.2010 - 07.2010
Plan and prepare lessons for students embarking in education to become medical assistants.
Instruct students on skills: vital signs, injections, venipuncture, medication administration, ear and eye irrigation, sterile field set-up, assisting with exams.
Maintaining and organizing grades and assignments.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Harris Methodist HEB Hospital
Bedford, Texas
08.2007 - 02.2009
Performed assigned responsible patient care, utilizing specialized knowledge in the techniques, methods, procedures, and equipment required in support of the professional staff.
Observed, recorded and reported unusual conditions or behaviors.
Took and recorded blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and respiration.
Administered medications as prescribed by physicians.
Performed various types of catheterizations and irrigations.
Provided for the safety, emotional and physical comfort of patients.
Healthcare Coordinator
Autumn Leaves of Grapevine
Grapevine, Texas
01.2007 - 08.2008
Ensured that residents’ healthcare was carried out.
Supervised unlicensed staff.
Ongoing communication with resident’s family members and doctors.
Organized and arranged informative meetings for staff regarding topics that affect residents.