RONNICA WALKER, BSN, RN,CBC
WACO,TX
Summary
Seasoned Registered Nurse 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.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Care Manager
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Hillcrest
01.2022 - Current
- Provide education, support and referral resources in for women and their families.
- Utilized mental health screening tools (GAD-7 and PHQ-9) to identify mental health risks.
- Made recommendations and referrals to aid clients in locating proper therapeutic services.
- Develop therapeutic relationships, use concepts of reflection and motivational interviewing.
- Assist women and their families in establishing goals and outcomes.
- Maintained records of client care by documenting visits and interviews and preparing reports.
- Perform assessments on moms, infants and toddlers
- Completed required forms and updated management system in a timely manner.
Registered Nurse- Behavior Health Case Manager
Texas Home Health
02.2021 - 01.2022
- Provided complete care to home health patients, including physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management.
- Scheduled and prepared documents for case conference/SOC reports and facilitates effective exchange of information across disciplines.
- Managed and documented phone calls from physicians, clinicians, patients, referral sources, and communicates patient updates/new orders to clinicians. Uses coordination notes to document, as needed and appropriate
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety, including meditation and yoga.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Developed and modified patient care plans and assisted interdisciplinary team in identifying client needs and goals to determine priorities of care.
- Coordinated determination of patient home health benefits, medical necessity, and ongoing insurance approvals.
Registered Nurse-Behavioral Health
Doris Miller VA Medical Center
07.2018 - 02.2021
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom re-occurrence
- Administered medication to patients according to facility protocols
- Developed healthcare plans for individuals and families
- Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to the unit/shift
- Established and maintained effective communication with physicians, patients, family members, hospital staff, administration, and management
- Audited charts daily and reviewed all clinical documents to verify accuracy and completeness, progress towards core measurable targets and completion of appropriate patient health education
- Evaluated and completed Minimum Data Set (MDS)for patients at the designated time frames
- Participated in weekly Interdisciplinary team meetings
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices
- Developed strategy to target nursing and patient satisfaction issues, improve response and patient care quality and suggest actionable improvements to promote hospital-wide quality and safety initiatives
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Doris Miller VA Medical Center
06.2013 - 07.2018
- Assist veterans residing on the long-term care units with activities of daily living and medication administration
- Completed all daily living tasks to enhance the quality of life of elderly patients
Outreach Worker-LVN
Waco-McLennan Health District
07.2012 - 05.2013
- Assist Physician with care for clients with TB Disease and Latent TB Infection. Schedule follow up appointments
- Conducted contact investigations
- Made home visits to ensure medication was taken according to "Directly Observed Therapy guidelines set forth by the Center for Disease Control
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Lubbock, TX2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
McLennan Community College
Waco, TX2018
Associate of Arts - General
McLennan Community College
Waco, TX2016
Certificate - LVN
McLennan Community College
Waco2007
Skills
- Evidence-based practice
- Patient evaluation/intervention
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient/family focused
- Problem resolution
- Professional bedside manner
- Charting and clinical documentation
- EHR proficient
Licensure
Registered Nurse- (Texas) License number 946574
Expiration October 31, 2024
Certification
- Certified Breastfeeding Counselor (CBC)- ACCN 06/16/2023-06/30/2026
Languages
English - Excellent ( Read Write Speak )
Professional Organizations
National Student Nurses' Association
Honors and Awards
- Texas Tech Health Sciences Center- Honors Graduate Summa Cum Laude (2019)
- Texas Tech Health Sciences Center- President's List (2018)
- Designated Preceptor for New Hires- (2016)
References
Cherie Charles, BSN RN Arlington, TX 817-938-6959
Tina Ward ,BSN, RN Waco ,TX 254-723-3477
Angela Trotter, NP Waco,TX 254-715-2477
Timeline
RN Care Manager
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Hillcrest
01.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse- Behavior Health Case Manager
Texas Home Health
02.2021 - 01.2022
Registered Nurse-Behavioral Health
Doris Miller VA Medical Center
07.2018 - 02.2021
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Doris Miller VA Medical Center
06.2013 - 07.2018
Outreach Worker-LVN
Waco-McLennan Health District
07.2012 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Associate of Science - Nursing
McLennan Community College
Associate of Arts - General
McLennan Community College
Certificate - LVN
McLennan Community College
- Certified Breastfeeding Counselor (CBC)- ACCN 06/16/2023-06/30/2026
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