Dedicated and self-motivated Registered Nurse specializing in Critical Care with experience in lower-level acute care settings. Outstanding team player: passionate about delivering the highest and safest level of care to achieve goals of the organization and patient satisfaction.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Critical Care Float Pool Registered Nurse
HCA Houston Healthcare Mainland
11.2023 - Current
Plan and prioritize age and specialty appropriate care of each patient assigned by communicating relevant information to appropriate healthcare professionals
Competently and accurately complete age appropriate comprehensive physical and psychosocial assessment of patients; takes nursing history assessment to identify nursing diagnosis/patient care needs
Evaluate the patient/family response to, and outcome(s) of, implemented care and modifies the plan of care accordingly
Implement and direct care, using the nursing process with emphasis on the needs of individual patients
Promote, initiate or coordinate interdisciplinary care provision in an open communication system with patients, nursing personnel, physicians, clergy, and with all other persons who influence patient progress
Critical Care Registered Nurse
HCA Houston Clear Lake Hospital
04.2021 - 07.2023
Developed individualized treatment plans based on patient needs, preferences and goals of care
Utilized advanced knowledge of critical care nursing principles and techniques to assess and manage critically ill patients
Demonstrated expertise in the assessment, planning and implementation of patient care plans
Exhibited strong leadership skills to ensure optimal patient outcomes
Provided compassionate end-of-life care to terminally ill patients
Collaborated effectively with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals to facilitate quality patient care delivery
Maintained accurate records of patient's medical history, treatments, medications, test results and progress notes
Performed life saving interventions such as airway management, intubation and chest tube insertion and removal
Critical Care Patient Care Specialist
Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital
01.2017 - 01.2021
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized treatment plans tailored to each patient's needs
Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, blood pressure level, oxygen saturation levels
Answered incoming calls from patients promptly and professionally; responded appropriately according to established guidelines
Performed data entry into electronic health records systems accurately and efficiently
Developed strong communication, interpersonal, organizational and problem-solving skills by managing multiple tasks simultaneously
Cultivated relationships with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure high quality patient care
Trained new staff members on proper procedures related to patient care processes
Demonstrated expertise in providing patient-centered care and support to a diverse population of patients
Emergency Room/ Intensive Care Secretary
Clear Lake Regional Medical Center
10.2015 - 01.2017
Handled confidential information discreetly throughout the course of my duties
Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills when dealing with difficult situations or conflicts that arose in the ER setting
Provided front desk reception services in a fast-paced Emergency Room setting, managing phone calls, scheduling appointments and registering patients
Ensured all documents were completed correctly before filing or submitting them
Assisted in coordinating transfers from other hospitals or nursing homes when necessary
Collaborated with medical office personnel to ensure smooth flow of patients through the ER process
Answered multiple phone lines promptly while providing excellent customer service to callers
Coordinated communication between hospital staff, physicians and other healthcare providers to facilitate efficient care delivery
Maintained patient records accurately and confidentially in accordance with HIPAA regulations
Medical Office Specialist
Kirkwood Medical associates and Company Care
02.2014 - 09.2015
Communicating with various companies about Pre-employment testing and requirements
Preparing all company employees for pre-employment physicals and drug testing
Document company billing information
Compliance with DOT protocols given by the state
Knowledge of each company protocol for pre-employment care and worker's compensation cases
Collecting payments in person or over the phone
Updating all patient forms and signatures
Preparing all employee forms to be sent to companies by hiring managers or up-lines
Filling out workers' compensation forms
Communication with the worker's compensation physician about employee work status and follow-up appointments
Medical Office Specialist
Bay Colony Physicians
02.2012 - 12.2012
Patient Registration and Discharge
Insurance Verification via online and telephone systems
Patient demographic verification
Collecting patient co-pays
Schedule physician appointments and urgent care sign in
Answering incoming patient medication refill request calls and document requests accurately for physician review
Responsible for referring patients to appropriate physician or facility based on patient related diagnoses
Creates new patient charts and ensures all the necessary patient forms and signatures are complete
Responsible for sending and requesting patient medical records
Assist in other areas as assigned
Medical Office Specialist
HCA Calder Urgent Care
10.2010 - 02.2012
Patient Registration and Discharge
Insurance Verification via online and telephone systems
Patient demographic verification
Collecting patient co-pays
Schedule physician appointments and urgent care sign in
Answering incoming patient medication refill request calls and document requests accurately for physician review
Responsible for referring patients to appropriate physician or facility based on patient related diagnoses
Creates new patient charts and ensures all the necessary patient forms and signatures are complete
Responsible for sending and requesting patient medical records
Assist in other areas as assigned
Education
Bachelors of Science -
Western Governors University
Texas City, Texas
02.2021
High School Diploma - undefined
Dickinson High School
Dickinson, Texas
06.2011
Skills
Critical Thinking
Patient Safety
Teamwork
Time management
Leadership
Effective Communication
AIDET
Certification
TNCC
TCAR
BLS
ALS
NIH Stroke
Timeline
Critical Care Float Pool Registered Nurse
HCA Houston Healthcare Mainland
11.2023 - Current
Critical Care Registered Nurse
HCA Houston Clear Lake Hospital
04.2021 - 07.2023
Critical Care Patient Care Specialist
Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital
01.2017 - 01.2021
Emergency Room/ Intensive Care Secretary
Clear Lake Regional Medical Center
10.2015 - 01.2017
Medical Office Specialist
Kirkwood Medical associates and Company Care
02.2014 - 09.2015
Medical Office Specialist
Bay Colony Physicians
02.2012 - 12.2012
Medical Office Specialist
HCA Calder Urgent Care
10.2010 - 02.2012
High School Diploma - undefined
Dickinson High School
Bachelors of Science -
Western Governors University
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