Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
05.2001 - Current
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Legal Expert Witness
Steed Law Firm
02.2019 - Current
Enhanced client satisfaction by providing comprehensive legal counsel and guidance in various medical legal matters.
Mitigated potential legal risks by conducting thorough research and due diligence on complex medical cases.
Advised company executives on a variety of legal issues, reducing potential liabilities and protecting organizational interests.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop strategies for successful litigation outcomes.
Assisted clients in navigating regulatory requirements, ensuring full understanding of obligations under relevant laws.
Analyzed medical documents and identified pertinent issues for clients.
Legal Expert Witness
Anderson Murphy Hopkins Law Firm
10.2022 - 04.2023
Enhanced client satisfaction by providing comprehensive legal counsel and guidance in various medical legal matters.
Mitigated potential legal risks by conducting thorough research and due diligence on complex medical cases.
Advised company executives on a variety of legal issues, reducing potential liabilities and protecting organizational interests.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop strategies for successful litigation outcomes.
Assisted clients in navigating regulatory requirements, ensuring full understanding of obligations under relevant laws.
Analyzed medical documents and identified pertinent issues for clients.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX
05.2001
Skills
Emergency Response
Patient Management
Precepting
Patient Assessment
Direct Patient Care
Strong Clinical Judgment
Patient Care Planning
Lab result interpretation
Health screening
Nursing staff leadership
Team Coordination
Compassion and Empathy
Staff Supervision
Newborn care
Patient care planning
Medication and IV administration
Accomplishments
3 time Nurse of the Year Recipient
Service Excellence winner 2023
Great 100 Nurses of DFW award Recipient 2023
Nursing in Excellence for Baylor Scott and White Award Recipient 2023
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