To obtain a full-time position as a PAT/Pre-op Supervisor Nurse.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Pre Admissions Registered Nurse
Seton Medical Center Austin
Austin, TX
01.2024 - Current
Pre Admission Testing Supervisor
Dell Seton Medical Center At The University Of Texas
Austin, TX
05.2017 - 01.2024
Pre Admission Testing Supervisor
Brackenridge Hospital
Austin, TX
05.2016 - 05.2017
CLINICAL EDUCATOR SURGICAL SERVICES
University Medical Center Brackenridge
Austin, TX
06.2012 - 05.2017
Supporting Director of Surgical Services since 2/14 in absence of NM (77 FTEs)
Experienced in hiring process, Evaluation, and Managing staffing
Facilitating completion of scheduled and add-on cases and allocating appropriate resources
Served as representative on system product introduction
Maintained Joint Commission compliance in service areas
Performed clinical duties of circulator as needed.
Clinical Nurse Supervisor ENDOSCOPY
Bay Area Endoscopy
Houston, TX
01.2008 - 03.2012
Hands on experience in all aspects of professional nursing with proven Leadership abilities
Experienced in new business development with bottom-line responsibility to direct, develop design and market all aspects of professional nursing in a Day Surgery Clinic
Supervised and coordinated activities of personnel
Maintenance of budget
Oversee pre-and postoperative care of patients
Guided, Directed and Motivated subordinates
Provided guidance and direction to subordinates including setting performance standards and monitoring performance
Experience in hiring process.
South East Regional MANAGER
Girling Health Care Inc.
Pasadena, TX
04.2007 - 11.2007
Responsible for the hiring and Supervising of staff
Ordering and maintaining par levels for supplies
Facilitating and overseeing the schedules of PT, MSW, RN CA and Respiratory Therapists of the South East Region
Maintained records and charts for patients and staff
As a Case Manager I have had experience with Medicare/Medicaid
Trained with Oasis and I am able to complete all 485's on a timely manner
Collaborating closely with Physicians, utilizing their orders and professional skills
As a Case Manager I developed and implemented a home health plan that meets each patients specific needs
Planning, organizing, and coordinating the care of all
Continuously re-evaluating the individual's personal care services.
Clinical Nurse Supervisor OR and Vascular Service Line
University of Texas Medical Branch
Galveston, Texas
03.2001 - 03.2007
Supervised and coordinated activities of personnel on weekend Shift
(Board Runner)
Managing staffing and maintained budget in Vascular Department
Provided care in a level four trauma setting with vast amounts of experience as a Charge Nurse to 25 O.R
Rooms
Use of critical thinking skills and delegating assignments on a daily basis
On the board of Quality Assurance for the main operating room
Charge on-call nurse who cares for injured patients requiring surgical intervention.
Clinical Nurse Supervisor OR
Martin Memorial Hospital South
Stuart, Florida
02.2000 - 01.2001
Directing and Supervising nursing staff
Provided leadership and direction to improve staff education, quality and safety initiatives
Manages implementation and updates of clinical Protocols as determined by the Medical Director and served As the Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement Coordinator
Specialized patient care in surgical environment, pre-operative and post-operative patient care, acting as circulating nurse and responding to high volume of emergency call situations including all services such as: general, orthopedic, vascular, Ob-gyn, cystoscopy and plastic procedures
Acting charge nurse when nurse manager not present.
Orthopedic Supervisor
Bailey Square Surgical Center
Austin, Texas
01.1998 - 01.2000
Experience in hiring process, evaluation and managing staff in specific Orthopedic Service line
Facilitated schedule, maintained budget
Responsible for supply ordering
Developed and maintained staff records/charts
Vast amount of Orthopedic experience along with other specialties such as Plastic surgery, ENT, GYN, Dental, Urology
Acts as preceptorship and QA activities.
Orthopedic Supervisor
Texas Orthopedic Hospital
Houston, Texas
05.1995 - 12.1997
Planned- Implemented designed new Pain Management Department (start-up facility)
Responsible for hiring in Orthopedic Service line
Charge of Podiatry service including Physician/Staff scheduling
Provides safe and effective perioperative care to all age groups
Monitors inventory of supplies and equipment
Participates in preceptorship program and QA activities.
Dual Diagnosis Program Supervisor
St. John's Mercy Medical Center
St. Louis, Missouri
08.1991 - 04.1995
Directed and Supervised staff/staff schedules
Implemented and designed Dual Diagnosis Program, on Policy and Procedure committee
Supervised/Charge 3-11 shift
Experience hiring process
Supervised activities of personnel
Responsible for accreditation process
Active engagement with Administration and Medical Director to ensure alignment of the business and clinical goals of the organization
Evaluated patients with emotional and behavioral problems, ETOH/substance abuse, eating and character disorders, provided referral and information on Community Agencies
Assisted physicians with Electroshock Therapy.
STAFF NURSE
St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital
Houston, Texas
01.1988 - 08.1991
Provided patient care in a 43-bed Orthopedic Nursing Unit
Acted as a Float Nurse in surgical, oncology, neurology and rehabilitation units
Monitored the quality of patient care accordance with QA guidelines, hospital policy, state and Federal nursing standards.
Education
NURSING -
Sanford-Brown College
St. Louis, Missouri
12.1994
NURSING -
St. Louis Community College
St. Louis, Missouri
05.1994
Stephen F. Austin University
Nacogdoches, Texas
05.1989
LVN PROGRAM -
Memorial Medical Center
Houston, Texas
05.1986
Skills
BLS Certification
Clinical Education
Hiring Process
Evaluation
Managing Staffing
Joint Commission Compliance
Circulator
Planning and Implementation
Critical Thinking
Training Program Development
Motivating Students/Residents
Committee Participation
Performance Evaluations
Orientation
Competencies
Airway Management
ECG Monitoring
Conscious Sedation Medication
Management
Critical Care
Procedure Equipment Management
Medical Emergencies
Patient Education
Nutrition
Disease Prevention
Case Management
Medicare/Medicaid
Oasis
Home Health Planning
Physician Collaboration
Supervision
Budget Maintenance
Scheduling
Record Keeping
Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement
Surgical Care
Pre-Operative Care
Post-Operative Care
Circulating Nurse
Emergency Response
Orthopedic Service Line Management
Plastic Surgery
ENT
GYN
Dental
Urology
Pain Management
Podiatry Service
Perioperative Care
Inventory Management
Dual Diagnosis Program Design and Implementation
Policy and Procedure Committee
Electroshock Therapy Assistance
Float Nursing
Quality Assurance
State and Federal Nursing Standards
Cardiac Care
Infection Control
Home Health Care
Hospice Care
Pediatric Care
Registration
Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas (#616049)
Firstaidskills
BLS Certification, 2016
Personal Information
Title: REGISTERED NURSE
References
See attached recommendation letters.
Timeline
Pre Admissions Registered Nurse
Seton Medical Center Austin
01.2024 - Current
Pre Admission Testing Supervisor
Dell Seton Medical Center At The University Of Texas
05.2017 - 01.2024
Pre Admission Testing Supervisor
Brackenridge Hospital
05.2016 - 05.2017
CLINICAL EDUCATOR SURGICAL SERVICES
University Medical Center Brackenridge
06.2012 - 05.2017
Clinical Nurse Supervisor ENDOSCOPY
Bay Area Endoscopy
01.2008 - 03.2012
South East Regional MANAGER
Girling Health Care Inc.
04.2007 - 11.2007
Clinical Nurse Supervisor OR and Vascular Service Line
University of Texas Medical Branch
03.2001 - 03.2007
Clinical Nurse Supervisor OR
Martin Memorial Hospital South
02.2000 - 01.2001
Orthopedic Supervisor
Bailey Square Surgical Center
01.1998 - 01.2000
Orthopedic Supervisor
Texas Orthopedic Hospital
05.1995 - 12.1997
Dual Diagnosis Program Supervisor
St. John's Mercy Medical Center
08.1991 - 04.1995
STAFF NURSE
St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital
01.1988 - 08.1991
NURSING -
Sanford-Brown College
NURSING -
St. Louis Community College
Stephen F. Austin University
LVN PROGRAM -
Memorial Medical Center
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