Registered Nurse with 20 years of experience, seeking to branch out into non-clinical environment. I have excellent time management skills, well organized, team player and eager to start a career with this company.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse: Post-Surgical Unit
Memorial Hermann the Woodlands
01.2022 - Current
Supply direct and indirect care to post-surgical patients, which consist of orthopedics, plastics bariatrics, gastroenterological and gynecological procedures.
Aid and delegate duties to CNA.
Supply quality customer service/patient care.
Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to supply quality patient care for the patient.
Participate in continuing education to ensure provision of safe and appropriate care.
Initiate, implement, and update patients’ plans of care.
Staff Nurse: Women’s Surgical Services/Charge Nurse: Acute Care Rehabilitation Unit
HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest
08.2016 - 12.2021
As a staff nurse on the Women's Surgical Services Unit, I provided both direct and indirect care to post-surgical patients who had undergone gynecological and plastic surgery procedures.
Transferred to facilities Rehabilitation Unit, offered the position of charge nurse for night shift.
Charge nurse responsibilities include supervising unit operations, addressing patient and family concerns, ensuring nurses and CNAs provide care, and maintaining patient safety, satisfaction, and comfort.
As a member of an interdisciplinary team, through team collaboration I take part in starting and implementing a plan of care with the goal of patients returning to a functional lifestyle.
Supply education to patients and family that will be involved in patient care after patient discharge.
Participate in continued education for professional enhancement.
Staff Nurse: Inpatient Post-Surgical Unit
HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center
03.2015 - 08.2016
Supply direct and indirect care to post-surgical patients, which consisted of orthopedics, plastics bariatrics, and gynecological procedures.
Aid and delegate duties to LVN and CNA.
Supply quality customer service/patient care.
Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to supply quality patient care for the patient.
Participate in continuing education to ensure provision of safe and appropriate care.
Initiate, implement, and update patients’ plans of care.
Staff Nurse: Inpatient Post-Surgical Unit
Humble Surgical Hospital
08.2013 - 07.2015
Supply direct and indirect care to post-surgical patients, which consists of bariatrics, orthopedics, ENT, plastics, and cardiac procedures.
Supply quality customer service/patient care.
Initiate, implement and update patient care plans.
Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals on supplying quality patient care of patients.
Ensure patients receive proper discharge instructions to continue care independently at home.
Shift Leader: Inpatient Hospice Unit
Vitas Hospice
03.2011 - 03.2015
Perform shift leader duties, such as supplying assignments to staff according to their skill and emotional capability.
Maintain and ensure a safe environment for patients, families, and staff members.
Supply care, education and emotional support to patients and families.
Work with physicians and healthcare staff to implement a care plan.
Ensure patient-family satisfaction and comfort.
Charge Nurse: Medical-Surgical Unit/Staff Nurse: Medical-Surgical-Telemetry Unit
East Houston Regional Medical Center
01.2010 - 05.2011
Supply direct and indirect care to patients.
Aid and delegate duties to LVN and CNA.
Supply quality customer service.
Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals on supplying quality patient care for the patient.
Continuing education ensures safe and appropriate care delivery.
Initiate and implement patient care plans.
Supervise floor as charge nurse, ensure floor is running proficiently, manage patient complaints, ensure nurses and CNAs are supplying outstanding care and ensure patient safety, satisfaction, and comfort.
Nurse Case Manager: Home Health
Amedisys Home Health
01.2009 - 01.2011
Supply direct and indirect care to patients in the comfort of their home.
Delegate duties to CNA in home environment.
Educate patients and families about supplying self-care in a home environment.
Supply plan of care to patient and caregivers involved with patient care.
Ensure the care plan is followed and make adjustments as necessary.
Contact primary care physicians to update them of any physical changes that may require office visit by patients.
Staff Nurse: Telemetry- Chest Pain Unit
Memorial Hermann Hospital Northeast
01.2008 - 01.2009
Supply direct and indirect care to patients.
Aid and delegate duties to LVN and CNA.
Supply quality customer service.
Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals on supplying quality patient care for the patient.
Continuously pursue professional development to ensure safe and appropriate care.
Initiate and implement patient care plans.
Supervise floor as charge nurse, ensure floor is running proficiently, manage patient complaints, ensure nurses and CNAs are supplying outstanding care and ensure patient safety, satisfaction, and comfort.
School Nurse: Alternative School Environment
HCDE
10.2006 - 08.2007
Supply direct and indirect care as needed to the student population.
Oversee emergency situations and transfer care to an appropriate facility or care provider.
Supply yearly assessments if needed.
Ensure students receive daily scheduled medications.
Supply education to staff, students, and parents for health awareness matters.
Staff Nurse: LTACH-Medical-Surgical Unit
Memorial Hermann Southwest
05.2005 - 10.2006
Supply direct and indirect care to patients.
Aid and delegate duties to LVN and CNA.
Supply quality customer service.
Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals on supplying quality patient care for the patient.
Continuously develop professionally to provide safe and appropriate care.
Initiate and implement patient care plans.
Supervise floor as charge nurse, ensure floor is running proficiently, manage patient complaints, ensure nurses and CNAs are supplying outstanding care and ensure patient safety, satisfaction, and comfort.
Student Nurse: Medical-Surgical Unit
Memorial Hermann Southeast
06.2002 - 05.2005
Supply direct and indirect care to patients.
Aid and delegate duties to LVN and CNA.
Supply quality customer service.
Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals on supplying quality patient care for the patient.
Engage in continuing education to guarantee safe and appropriate care delivery.
Initiate and implement patient care plans.
Supervise floor as charge nurse, ensure floor is running proficiently, manage patient complaints, ensure nurses and CNAs are supplying outstanding care and ensure patient safety, satisfaction, and comfort.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX
08-2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
San Jacinto College
Pasadena, TX
05-2005
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Texas Southern University
Houston, TX
08-1996
Skills
Planning
Multitasking
Analytical thinking
Social perceptiveness
Computer skills
Excellent communication
Leadership
Organization and time management
Attention to detail
Timeline
Staff Nurse: Post-Surgical Unit
Memorial Hermann the Woodlands
01.2022 - Current
Staff Nurse: Women’s Surgical Services/Charge Nurse: Acute Care Rehabilitation Unit
HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest
08.2016 - 12.2021
Staff Nurse: Inpatient Post-Surgical Unit
HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center
03.2015 - 08.2016
Staff Nurse: Inpatient Post-Surgical Unit
Humble Surgical Hospital
08.2013 - 07.2015
Shift Leader: Inpatient Hospice Unit
Vitas Hospice
03.2011 - 03.2015
Charge Nurse: Medical-Surgical Unit/Staff Nurse: Medical-Surgical-Telemetry Unit
Post-Surgical Registered Nurse at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical CenterPost-Surgical Registered Nurse at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center
Lead Nuclear Medicine Technologist at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical CenterLead Nuclear Medicine Technologist at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center