Rose Bryant
Nursing
Houston, Tx,TX
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Dot and Non-Dot Drug Testing
Hilcorp
Houston, TX
06.2019 - 04.2022
- Troubleshot equipment and monitored calibration and SPC.
- Prepared test samples and obtained and recorded test data in accordance with standards.
- Operated laboratory equipment and instruments correctly to conduct tests.
- Used sample prep equipment to prepare for drug tests.
- Read and interpreted documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
- Analyzed experiment and test results to validate adherence to standards and specifications.
- Maintained strict aseptic fields when collecting biological samples, minimizing staff and patient infection risks.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Custom-care Nursing/Occupational Health Nurse
Professional Alternatives
Houston, TX
11.2018 - 04.2022
- Delivered array of employee health services at company, which included health screenings and immunizations.
- Educated all employees on flu symptoms, illness prevention, benefits of good hygiene and smoking cessation programs.
- Promoted high level of service to every individual while observing confidentiality rules and company regulations.
- Utilized well-honed communication and active listening skills to conduct pre-employment screenings.
- Provided individualized medical counseling for employees and coordinated examination requirement activities.
- Liaised between employees with health concerns and supervisors, maintaining medical confidentiality to communicate work status and coordinate return to work accommodations.
- Leveraged approved medical, nursing and statistical formats to maintain accurate clinical records.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
FMLA/STD Claims Specialist
Professional Alternatives
Houston, TX
11.2018 - 04.2022
- Followed up with customers on unresolved issues.
- Reviewed new files to determine current status of injury claim and to develop plan of action.
- Conducted full claim investigations and reported updates and legal actions.
- Reported policy changes and company conditions affecting customer satisfaction.
- Conducted day-to-day administrative tasks to maintain information files and process paperwork.
- Examined claims forms and other records to determine insurance coverage.
- Researched claims and incident information to deliver solutions and resolve problems.
- Documented information gathered in field and uploaded data to company database for efficient processing using [Software].
- Reviewed questionable claims by conducting agent and claimant interviews to correct omissions and errors.
- Followed up on potentially fraudulent claims initiated by claims representatives.
Unit Manager/Charge Licensed Practical Nurse
Brookdale Senior Living Facility
Houston, TX
12.2012 - 03.2018
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Conducted [Number] patient assessments per [Timeframe] to obtain patient health history, pain levels, allergies and vital signs.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising [Job title].
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding and other daily living activities.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Contributed to committees in effort to promote standardize practices and procedures across hospital-wide nursing stations.
Charge Nurse/Weekend Nursing Supervisor
Legend Oaks Healthcare And Rehabilitation
Houston, TX
01.2010 - 12.2012
- Supported nursing team in exceeding patient care goals and fostering continuous improvement.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
- Direct day-to-day administrative and operational functions for [Number]-bed facility, providing guidance and leadership to over [Number] employees across more than [Number] departments.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
- Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
- Conducted literature and coding reviews to adhere to state and federal standards.
- Successfully negotiated client contract renewals to create increased revenue.
- Introduced and implemented new testing and interpretation procedures to maintain standards of care and meet quality assurance benchmarks.
Clinical Nurse Supervisor/Case Manager
Houston Total Home Care
Houston, TX
01.2005 - 12.2009
- Sought opportunities to improve patient care, outcomes and nursing staff performance.
- Evaluated nursing staff's performance and developed education programs and professional development opportunities to improve individual and team competencies, clinical knowledge and delivery of care.
- Interacted effectively with department managers to promptly correct problems and improve services.
- Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to devise and manage individualized plans of care.
- Reviewed charts weekly to complete quality control checks.
- Supervised professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care.
- Administered performance evaluations and probationary reviews to assess nursing personnel.
- Educated patients and families on treatment, expected outcomes and discharge instructions, serving as advisory resource to patients and families to facilitate recovery.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Lee College
Baytown, TX01.2007
Skills
- Laboratory Assistants Supervision
- Standardized Formulas
- Aseptic Techniques
- ERP and SAP
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Decision-Making
- Self-Motivated
- Interpersonal Communication
- Organization and Time Management
- Written Communication
- Multitasking Abilities
- Active Listening
- MS Office
- Excellent Communication
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- PPE Compliance
- Planning and Coordination
- Dependable and Responsible
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-Solving
Quote
The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
Walt Disney
Timeline
Dot and Non-Dot Drug Testing
Hilcorp
06.2019 - 04.2022
Custom-care Nursing/Occupational Health Nurse
Professional Alternatives
11.2018 - 04.2022
FMLA/STD Claims Specialist
Professional Alternatives
11.2018 - 04.2022
Unit Manager/Charge Licensed Practical Nurse
Brookdale Senior Living Facility
12.2012 - 03.2018
Charge Nurse/Weekend Nursing Supervisor
Legend Oaks Healthcare And Rehabilitation
01.2010 - 12.2012
Clinical Nurse Supervisor/Case Manager
Houston Total Home Care
01.2005 - 12.2009
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Lee College
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