Versatile Registered Nurse with extensive years’ experience working in direct patient care. Participates as team leader to coordinate optimal patient care with physicians and other departments.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse, Endoscopy
Cedar Park Regional Medical Center
01.2022 - Current
Administered patient care, monitoring vital signs and responding to changes in condition.
Performed endoscopic procedures on high anesthesia risk and acutely/critically ill inpatients.
Experienced in ERCPs, endoscopic ultrasound, double-balloon enteroscopy and emergent endoscopic procedures.
Also worked in PAT, preop and phase 2.
Educated patients and families on disease management, treatment options, and preventive measures.
Staff Nurse/Relief Charge, Surgery Center
Ascension Seton
06.2002 - 12.2021
Involved in all aspects of perioperative care including preop interviews and testing, preop check-in on the day of surgery, post-anesthesia care and outpatient day surgery.
Assisted with procedures such as cardioversion, epidural blood patch, peripheral nerve block and central line insertions.
Provided leadership as Patient Flow Coordinator and Charge.
Mentored nursing staff, fostering professional growth and skill development.
Staff Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Ascension St. Mary's Hospital
05.1996 - 05.2002
Level 2 Trauma center caring for acute MI, acute stroke, trauma and hemodynamically unstable patients.
Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions to detect changes requiring immediate intervention.
Delivered comprehensive patient care in high-acuity settings, ensuring adherence to established protocols.
Phlebotomist / Lab Processor - Assistant at Cedar Park Regional Medical CenterPhlebotomist / Lab Processor - Assistant at Cedar Park Regional Medical Center