Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career focus towards direct patient care, triage and care coordination for a fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Long Term Care
Regency Integrated Health Services LLC
03.2023 - 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.
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.
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
Registered Nurse, Skilled Unit
Nexion Health Care
01.2023 - 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.
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Pre-Op Nurse
United Surgical Partners, Inc
10.2022 - 01.2023
Developed and executed daily goals and care plans for up to 50 surgical patients per day.
Connected with patients and families from variety of cultural and economic backgrounds to establish and maintain open communication for improved patient outcomes.
Maintained sterile surgical environment and secured confidential data to protect patients' health and privacy.
Created warm, supportive atmosphere to keep patients feeling safe and comfortable immediately before and after surgery.
Evaluated patients to detect contraindications before anesthesia or scheduled surgery.
Assisted families by answering questions, supplying general information and providing frequent updates on patient progress.
Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Excellent and efficient IV start skills
Business Owner/Operator
Ironborn Athletics, LLC
06.2021 - Current
Adjusted coaching techniques based on strengths and weaknesses of athletes.
Paid specific attention to each individual team member to deliver constructive criticism balanced with praise.
Taught cheerleaders safety and proper stunting and tumbling techniques through proper demonstrations.
Taught range of sport-specific skills with optimal safety standards.
Provided training direction, encouragement and motivation to prepare cheerleaders for competitive events.
Observed cheerleaders during events and practices to determine needs for individual or team improvement.
Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile, and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
Planned and directed physical conditioning programs to enable athletes to achieve maximum performance.
Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
Police Officer
Texas A&m University - Kingsville
11.2011 - 11.2018
Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
Answered emergency calls for help from citizens.
Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
Gathered necessary information for court appearances and testified as witness under oath in court.
Supervised crowds at busy events to prevent injuries and property destruction.
Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights, and transported offenders to jail.
Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi, TX
05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Texas A&M University - Kingsville
Kingsville, TX
12.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Police Science
Del Mar College
Corpus Christi, TX
10.2011
Skills
Confidence building
Active listening
Personalized care plans
Public relations
First Aid/CPR
Medication Administration
Ability to prioritize and multitask
Report writing
Team collaboration
Basic and Core nursing skills
Proficient IV skills
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Long Term Care
Regency Integrated Health Services LLC
03.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Skilled Unit
Nexion Health Care
01.2023 - Current
Pre-Op Nurse
United Surgical Partners, Inc
10.2022 - 01.2023
Business Owner/Operator
Ironborn Athletics, LLC
06.2021 - Current
Police Officer
Texas A&m University - Kingsville
11.2011 - 11.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Texas A&M University - Kingsville
Associate of Applied Science - Police Science
Del Mar College
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