Highly organized and with an empathic communication style. Ready to bring 24 years of nursing experience to a rewarding new position.
A highly motivated employee with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Remote Intake Coordinator/MOT Nurse
SUN Behavioral Houston
Houston, TX
02.2023 - Current
Coordinated the intake process for new clients, including scheduling initial assessments and providing necessary paperwork.
Maintained accurate records of client intakes in electronic database system.
Conducted comprehensive interviews with potential clients to determine eligibility for services.
Provided information and resources to individuals, families, and groups seeking assistance.
Assisted in determining appropriate referrals for clients to other community agencies or programs.
Provided education about available services, benefits, rights, responsibilities, risks and benefits of treatment options.
Attended trainings on topics such as trauma-informed care, cultural competence, ethics.
Adhered to confidentiality guidelines when handling sensitive information about clients.
Answered phone calls to provide assistance, information and medical personnel access.
Conducted patient intake interviews to collect medical information and insurance details.
Registered Nurse PACU and ED
CHI St.Luke's Hospital
Sugar Land, TX
02.2019 - 02.2023
As an ED nurse, I perform quick and thorough evaluations, assessments, and treatment of patient injuries and illnesses (ranging from severe medical conditions to trauma and psychiatric disorders) requiring emergent treatment
PACU duties were: monitoring post-op patient hemodynamics, levels of consciousness during recovery from anesthesia, monitoring for side effects from anesthesia medications, and treating pain, nausea, and other post-op symptoms.
Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
Texarkana, TX
10.2018 - 02.2019
Cardiac step-down travel nurse
Duties include rendering care to acute patients experiencing NSTEMI/ STEMI's, CAD, COPD, and many more acute exacerbations that may call for administration of cardiac and vasopressin drips (set rates or titrations), care of s/p heart caths, s/p CABG, vent patients and more.
Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
Director of Quality (Nurse Manager to DOQ)
Post Acute Medical Hospital
Texarkana, TX
04.2014 - 10.2018
Duties of the Director of Quality included: implementing evidence-based healthcare practices, reviewing patient and staff data to measure the effectiveness of patient care, performance improvement, risk management and safety, JHACO compliance, development of strategic plans and policies for improved quality throughout the hospital, as well as lead and direct all quality management activities for the hospital including patient care and relations.
Conducted internal audits to identify areas for improvement in operations and customer service.
Created reports on the performance of quality management systems and presented them to senior management teams.
Established metrics to monitor and evaluate quality assurance initiatives across departments.
Collaborated with stakeholders to design corrective action plans based on audit results.
Analyzed data from customer feedback surveys to identify trends in complaints or issues.
Coordinated with various departments to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements related to quality control.
Facilitated training sessions for staff members on proper techniques for maintaining high-quality products and services.
Utilized statistical process control methods such as Six Sigma tools, root cause analysis., to identify opportunities for improvement.
Developed and implemented quality assurance processes, procedures, and standards to ensure product and service excellence.
SICU RN
Good Shepherd Medical Center
Longview, TX
07.2014 - 03.2015
Rendered care to trauma/critically ill patients
Duties include but are not limited to include: titration of sedation, cardiac, vasopressin drips (to name a few), stabilization of patients after surgery or any type of traumatic injury as well as rendering primary care.
Maintained accurate records of patient assessments, treatments, and progress toward goals.
Nurse Manager/Interim CNO
HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital
Texarkana, TX
06.2012 - 06.2014
Maintained complete responsibility and accountability for the nursing department and clinical staff: as well as, implementing action plans to improve employee morale
Maintained oversight of departments such as respiratory therapy, infection control, employee health, education, preceptor/mentor for house supervisors, and wound care
Also, implemented nursing orientation, preceptorship, and annual skills fair program
Collaborated with the Quality Improvement Director with review and analysis of hospital and clinical data, planning, and performance improvement goals to improve service utilization.
Maintained accurate records of employee attendance, sick leave requests, and vacation time.
Participated in the recruitment, interviewing, selection, and orientation of new employees.
OR RN
Christus St. Micheal Hospital
Texarkana, TX
11.2011 - 06.2012
OR Heart Team RN/Scrub Nurse -Scrub nurse during open heart and thoracic procedures
While not in open heart procedures, I could function anywhere else in the OR due to prior experience as an LVN scrub nurse in general cases.
Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
RN Charge Over Cardiac Stepdown Unit
Willis Knighton Medical Center
Shreveport, LA
09.2008 - 11.2011
Charge nurse over 24-bed unit and 8 to 10 registered nurses
Assisted in the teaching of new nurses in the care of patients experiencing acute MI's, titration of cardiac drips, care of patients coming from the cath lab, and stabilization and removal of radial and/or femoral sheaths after patient hemodynamics warranted such
Scheduling and bed assignments based on patient acuity.
Assisted doctors during medical procedures.
Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
RN to RN Charge Over Bone Marrow Transplant Unit
LSUHSC
Shreveport, LA
08.2006 - 03.2008
Administration of chemotherapy, apheresis, and bone marrow transplant.
Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
Assisted doctors during medical procedures.
Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
Counseled patients on lifestyle changes that could improve their overall health outcomes.
Education
Master's Degree in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner -
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
03-2025
Bachelor's in BSN -
Walden University
04.2019
Associate of Science in Nursing in Nursing -
Southern Arkansas University
Skills
Operating Room
Nursing
Nurse Management
ICU Experience
Medication Administration
Insurance Verification
Data Entry
Adaptability
Documentation and Recordkeeping
Professional Demeanor
Interpersonal Skills
Problem-solving abilities
Phone and Email Etiquette
Teamwork and Collaboration
Handling Complaints
Certification
BLS
ACLS
PALS
Locations
Houston, TX
Sugar Land, TX
Humble, TX
Personal Information
Relocation: True
Title: Registered Nurse
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Remote Intake Coordinator/MOT Nurse
SUN Behavioral Houston
02.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse PACU and ED
CHI St.Luke's Hospital
02.2019 - 02.2023
Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
10.2018 - 02.2019
SICU RN
Good Shepherd Medical Center
07.2014 - 03.2015
Director of Quality (Nurse Manager to DOQ)
Post Acute Medical Hospital
04.2014 - 10.2018
Nurse Manager/Interim CNO
HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital
06.2012 - 06.2014
OR RN
Christus St. Micheal Hospital
11.2011 - 06.2012
RN Charge Over Cardiac Stepdown Unit
Willis Knighton Medical Center
09.2008 - 11.2011
RN to RN Charge Over Bone Marrow Transplant Unit
LSUHSC
08.2006 - 03.2008
Master's Degree in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner -
Walden University
Bachelor's in BSN -
Walden University
Associate of Science in Nursing in Nursing -
Southern Arkansas University
BLS
ACLS
PALS
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