Compassionate Registered Nurse with 12 years of healthcare experience, including Med-Surg Float Pool and wound care nursing. Skilled in complex patient management, rehabilitation, wound assessment, NPWT, pressure injury prevention, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Adaptable in fast paced acute care settings with strong clinical judgment and commitment to patient-centered care
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
HCA Medical City
Arlington, TX
02.2023 - Current
Adaptability Across Multiple Specialties such as Trauma, Heart and Vascular, Emergency Care, Oncology, Palliative Care, Critical Care, Neurology and Women's' surgery
Comprehensive Patient Assessment
Medication Administration & IV Therapy
Telemetry & Cardiac Monitoring
Postoperative Patient Care
Critical Thinking & Rapid Prioritization
Med Surg/Inpatient Rehabilitation Registered Nurse
HCA Medical City
Arlington, TX
02.2022 - Current
Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans for optimal outcomes.
Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Mesa Springs
Fort Worth, TX
04.2021 - 02.2022
Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
Administered medications to various patients and monitored response to medications.
Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Registered Nurse
Angels Of Care Pediatric Home Health
Arlington Tx
08.2020 - 04.2021
Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment.
Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials.
Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Updated patient charts using Kantime with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
Changed out tracheostomies, gastrostomy buttons and catheters regularly to prevent infection or other problems.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Rehabilitation Technician
WOLMED
08.2015 - 08.2018
Helped develop care plans for patients with complex needs and assisted patients with using rehabilitation equipment.
Recorded and maintained patients' attendance in client records.
Maintained occupational therapy supply inventories by regularly monitoring stock to determine product levels and anticipate supply needs.
Observed patients undergoing treatments and reported status changes to supervising therapist for immediate attention.
Encouraged and attended to patients' physical needs to facilitate and attain therapeutic goals.
Protected patient and personnel safety by cleaning work areas and disinfecting equipment after treatments.
Helped develop, implement and optimize patient treatment plans and goals.
Reported patients' progress, attitudes and accomplishments to supervisors or therapists.
Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
Demonstrated proper body mechanics and patient handling techniques for patient transfers and positioning.
Certified Medical Assistant
Medical City Dallas
07.2014 - 07.2015
Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications and other physician instructions.
Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies.
Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
Educated patients by providing medication and diet information and clarifying physicians' orders, answering questions thoroughly.
Conducted preliminary evaluations, including measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure, and documented results with accuracy.
Arranged surgeries with surgical center, confirming times with patients and preparing admission and consent forms.
Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
Ambulated, turned and positioned patients.
Education
Wound, Ostomy And Continence - Nursing Specialty
Emory University
Atlanta, GA
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Louisville, KY
12.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
Tarrant County College District
Fort Worth, TX
05-2020
Certificate - Medical Assisting
Concorde Career College
Dallas, TX
07-2014
Skills
P>Patient and family advocacy
P>Preventative health
P>Intravenous therapy
P>Women's health exams
P>Feeding pumps understanding
P>Medical recordkeeping
P>Kantime Use
P>Direct Patient Care
P>Foley catheters
P>Personal care needs
P>Supply restocking
P>Physical assessments
P>Family Education
P>KanTime software
P>Evaluations
P>At-risk patient care
P>Medication Administration
P>Oxygen saturation standards
P>Infection control measures
P>Spanish fluency
P>Strong clinical judgment
P>Collecting vitals
P>Performing EKGs
P>Professional bedside manner
P>Lab result interpretation
P>Vaccine administration
P>Family advocacy
P>Gastrostomy buttons experience
P>Procedure preparations
P>Proper catheter insertion/removal
P>Ileostomy care
P>Diabetic Care
Certification
CMA
WOUND CARE
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
HCA Medical City
02.2023 - Current
Med Surg/Inpatient Rehabilitation Registered Nurse