Provided home health nursing care including mediations, treatments and instructions to patients in their homes, adhering to facility regulations and best clinical practice standards
Developed individualized care plans for patients and monitored their progress for disease prevention and lifestyle changes
Collaborated with physicians, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient care.
CLINICAL MANAGER, HOME NURSING & THERAPY SERVICES
01.2022 - 01.2023
Skilled in managing staff, developing goals, monitoring performance and utilizing data to provide clinical oversight, support and direction
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and relationships with staff and patients
Managed medical supply in-house inventory, patient shipments & third-party billing.
REGISTERED NURSE NAVIGATOR, HOME NURSING & THERAPY SERVICES
01.2020 - 01.2022
Effectively implemented and monitored patients remotely (Vivify, TELOS) for a variety of medical conditions on a daily basis to aid patients with acute and chronic conditions, reduce re-hospitalizations, help lower healthcare costs for the industry & improve patient outcomes
Maintained accurate records of patient data and monitored trends over time.
FOUNDER, P. S. LAGNIAPPE GROUP
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
SAN ANTONIO
03.2020 - 01.2022
Founded and launched a successful startup manufacturing quality standard face masks and surgical caps during COVID-19
Coordinated with external vendors and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials and services
Developed an online presence to increase brand recognition and awareness.
Developed and presented world-class surgical technique & training program inside/outside US, protocol & procedure for primary clinical expertise, support, addressing any product performance issues to ensure high-quality data management and best practices
Orchestrated and conducted cadaver procedure training in OR setting
Collaborated with IT and clinical teams to develop applications, systems, clinical research forms (CRF), data management (UNITY), patient registry software and quality
Conducted clinical chart reviews and audits to ensure compliance with relevant legislation and standards
Experienced with clinical trial submission process, Data Management, Inventory Tracking, Regulatory, Quality, Legal, HR, Manufacturing, Testing
Developed solid, productive relationships with vendors, surgeons, nurses and technologists, internal engineering and product development teams.
Adept at maintaining confidential information and records, demonstrated expertise in executive level administrative support to high level executives, board members, and other corporate officers
Experience with calendar management and travel arrangements for clinical teams inside and outside US, event planning and coordination
Proactive problem-solving skills with the ability to anticipate needs and take initiative.
FOUNDER, ALEXANDER MARTIN ROWLAND CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
01.2010 - Current
Created 501(c)(3) non-profit for carbon monoxide education and awareness
Orchestrated fund-raising, event planning, public speaking, developed business partnerships, community outreach and education
Successfully secured donations from a range of volunteers to fundraise $150,000, exceeding original goal by 300%.
COMMUNITY LIAISON, HOME NURSING & THERAPY SERVICES
01.2005 - 01.2006
Developed and implemented proactive marketing strategies to promote a home health agency's services and increase patient referrals by 30%
Established and maintained relationships with key referral sources, including physicians, hospitals, and skilled nursing facilities tracking referral trends
Attended local health care events and conferences to promote the home health services, executed client in-service and continuing education.
REGISTERED NURSE, MEDINA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
01.1998 - 01.2000
Medical-Surgical, Obstetrics, Intermediate Care, Emergency Room
Provided exceptional direct patient care to a variety of patients from diverse backgrounds in accordance with their medical needs, administered medications and treatments according to prescribed orders
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
STUDENT NURSE, JOHN PETER SMITH HOSPITAL, FORT WORTH, TEXAS
01.1997 - 01.1998
Pediatrics, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Providing direct patient care, performing technical nursing procedures such as catheterization, IV insertion, wound care, taking vital signs, administering medications, and collecting specimens
Followed safety protocols, infection control policies, and code of ethics, maintained accurate records and documentation of patient care.
Timeline
CLINICAL MANAGER, HOME NURSING & THERAPY SERVICES -
01.2022 - 01.2023
FOUNDER, P. S. LAGNIAPPE GROUP - SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
03.2020 - 01.2022
REGISTERED NURSE NAVIGATOR, HOME NURSING & THERAPY SERVICES -
01.2020 - 01.2022
REGISTERED NURSE, HOME NURSING & THERAPY SERVICES -