Professional nurse with thorough preparation for clinical roles. Offers strong patient care skills, clinical expertise, and adaptability to evolving healthcare needs. Adept at team collaboration, ensuring quality outcomes and reliable support in fast-paced environments. Proven ability to handle diverse medical situations with calm efficiency and professionalism.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff RN
Texas Children Hospital Pavilion for Women
07.2016 - Current
Bedside nurse in Labor and Delivery
Assisted physicians during procedures by preparing equipment, monitoring patient status, and ensuring sterile environments.
Assessed patient conditions through physical examinations to develop appropriate care plans.
Utilized critical thinking skills to make quick decisions in high-pressure situations, prioritizing patient needs and addressing emergent issues promptly.
Monitored vital signs, lab results, and other indicators to detect changes in patients'' conditions promptly.
Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based practices and individualized care plans.
Delegated tasks to nursing assistants and support staff effectively, ensuring safe and efficient care delivery when acting as team lead and while at bedside
Served as a preceptor for new nurses, sharing knowledge, expertise, and best practices.
Circulated in vaginal and cesarean deliveries
Cared for low and high risks mothers.
Staff RN and Clinical Nurse Manager
Methodist West Hospital
07.2010 - 07.2016
Bedside nurse in Labor and Delivery
Assisted physicians during procedures by preparing equipment, monitoring patient status, and ensuring sterile environments.
Assessed patient conditions through physical examinations to develop appropriate care plans.
Utilized critical thinking skills to make quick decisions in high-pressure situations, prioritizing patient needs and addressing emergent issues promptly.
Monitored vital signs, lab results, and other indicators to detect changes in patients'' conditions promptly.
Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based practices and individualized care plans.
Delegated tasks to nursing assistants and support staff effectively, ensuring safe and efficient care delivery when acting as team lead and while at bedside
Served as a preceptor for new nurses, sharing knowledge, expertise, and best practices.
Circulated in vaginal and cesarean deliveries
Cared for low and high risks mothers.
Acted as charge nurse/team lead when assigned.
Clinical Nurse Manger for last 3 years of employment
Staff RN
Memorial Hermann Hospital
10.1995 - 01.2014
Bedside nurse in Labor and Delivery
Assisted physicians during procedures by preparing equipment, monitoring patient status, and ensuring sterile environments.
Assessed patient conditions through physical examinations to develop appropriate care plans.
Utilized critical thinking skills to make quick decisions in high-pressure situations, prioritizing patient needs and addressing emergent issues promptly.
Monitored vital signs, lab results, and other indicators to detect changes in patients'' conditions promptly.
Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based practices and individualized care plans.
Delegated tasks to nursing assistants and support staff effectively, ensuring safe and efficient care delivery when acting as team lead and while at bedside
Served as a preceptor for new nurses, sharing knowledge, expertise, and best practices.
Circulated in vaginal and cesarean deliveries
Cared for low and high risks mothers.
Acted as charge nurse/team lead when assigned.
Staff RN, Assistant Nurse Manager and DON
Harris Health System - Ben Taub General Hospital
01.1992 - 12.2013
Bedside nurse in Labor and Delivery
Assisted physicians during procedures by preparing equipment, monitoring patient status, and ensuring sterile environments.
Assessed patient conditions through physical examinations to develop appropriate care plans.
Utilized critical thinking skills to make quick decisions in high-pressure situations, prioritizing patient needs and addressing emergent issues promptly.
Monitored vital signs, lab results, and other indicators to detect changes in patients'' conditions promptly.
Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based practices and individualized care plans.
Delegated tasks to nursing assistants and support staff effectively, ensuring safe and efficient care delivery when acting as team lead and while at bedside
Served as a preceptor for new nurses, sharing knowledge, expertise, and best practices.
Circulated in vaginal and cesarean deliveries
Cared for low and high risks mothers.
Acted as charge nurse/team lead when assigned.
Promoted to Assistant Nurse Manger
Promoted to DON
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Prairie View A&M University
Prairie View, TX
12-1991
Skills
Caring for high risk mothers in labor (Diabetes, Hypertension, Cholestasis, Morbid Obesity, etc)
Team lead/Charge nurse
Unit preceptor
Staff scheduler
Certification
RNC-OB
BLS
ACLS
NRP
Timeline
Staff RN
Texas Children Hospital Pavilion for Women
07.2016 - Current
Staff RN and Clinical Nurse Manager
Methodist West Hospital
07.2010 - 07.2016
Staff RN
Memorial Hermann Hospital
10.1995 - 01.2014
Staff RN, Assistant Nurse Manager and DON
Harris Health System - Ben Taub General Hospital
01.1992 - 12.2013
RNC-OB
BLS
ACLS
NRP
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Prairie View A&M University
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