Versatile registered nurse with several years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients in Oncology, Telemetry, and IMU units. Caring, hardworking and service-oriented registered nurse who is highly observant, diligent and dedicated to her patients. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care. Collaborative and motivational leader with expertise in training new nursing staff while providing top-notch service to varying patient populations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, TX
06.2013 - Current
Provided education regarding disease processes, medication management, symptom control and nutrition therapy to patients and families.
Instructed newly hired nurses on policies and procedures specific to the Oncology Unit.
Fostered positive relationships with patients by responding quickly to their needs while maintaining a professional demeanor at all times.
Educated patients on their diagnosis and treatment plans, providing emotional support when needed.
Communicated effectively with interdisciplinary team members about plan of care updates and changes.
Interpreted cardiogram strips accurately and reported abnormal findings immediately.
Developed individualized plan of care for each patient based on assessment data obtained from various sources such as labs, diagnostic tests and other health professionals' reports.
Registered Nurse
Pulse Staffing
Houston, TX
01.2015 - 02.2016
Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
Evaluated the effectiveness of nursing interventions and modified plan of care accordingly.
Provided direct patient care, including wound and ostomy management, medication administration, laboratory specimen collection, and vital sign monitoring.
Served as a liaison between family members and caregivers and interdisciplinary teams to ensure effective communication about the plan of care for each patient served.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas Health Science Center
Houston, TX
05-2013
Skills
Nursing staff leadership
Chronic Disease Management
Critical Care
Patient Assessment
Patient Monitoring
Tracheostomy Care
Gastrostomy tube care
Complex Problem-Solving
Cardiac Care
Staff Supervision
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
Strong Clinical Judgment
Accomplishments
MD Anderson-Rookie of the Year Nominee
MD Anderson-Rising Star Graduate
Houston Chronicle-Salute to Nurses Top 100 recipient
Postdoctoral Research Fellow at The University of Texas at Austin & The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer CenterPostdoctoral Research Fellow at The University of Texas at Austin & The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Inventory Support Assistant/CTRC Lab. at University Of Texas MD Anderson Cancer CenterInventory Support Assistant/CTRC Lab. at University Of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center