Competent and caring mid-level provider offering 19+ years of coordinating and carrying out patient care diverse medical environments. Demonstrated ability to perform with speed and accuracy to assess patients, diagnose, deliver treatment recommendations and delegate tasks. Proven history of fostering top-quality care.
Supervised more than 20 nurses and CNA's in a long-term/sub-acute care setting. Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including but not limited to, creating and improving medical protocols/guidelines. Actively participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Program. Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments. Implemented new floor assignments based on evaluation of staffing requirements. Made sound, ethical and independent decision-making consistent with facility policies and the nursing profession.
Educate patients about STI prevention, treatment, and management. Provide education and advice for Army Child and Youth Services employees. Assist with flu campaign. Assess and manage community health issues and epidemics. Promote community health and wellness through education and health fairs.
Provide care and education to post-partum/ GYN patients. Assess and implement interventions utilizing the nursing process. Communicate effectively with physicians to ensure safe quality care. Administer medications and treatments safely as ordered by physician. Educate on family planning and STI prevention. Administer immunizations as appropriate.
Provide care to patients on med-surg and IMCU unit with medically complex needs. Provide pre and post-transplant care and education to patients with lung and abdominal transplants. Assess patients' status and implement interventions utilizing the nursing process. Collaborated with other members of the patient care team regarding patient status and care plan utilizing SBAR communication technique. Prioritized tasks to maintain safe, efficient, and controlled flow of patient care. Documented nursing interventions and patient’s status accurately and timely. Safely administer medications and treatments to patients as prescribed. Supervise team of 5-6 Certified Nursing Assistants and LVNs. Train incoming nurses to provide high quality care. Educate patients on treatment regimen and discharge management. Educate patients and family on measures to prevent post-surgical and post-transplant complications.
Provide care to residents in long term care setting. Provide care to patients in Rehab/ Sub-Acute setting. Assess patients' status and implement interventions utilizing the nursing process. Work with physicians to facilitate quality patient care. Safely administer medications and treatments to 20-35 patients as prescribed. Supervise team of 5-6 CNA's. Perform in-services on new policies and procedures. Administer immunizations as appropriate. Manage and teach infection control measures
Provide care to geriatric clients with cognitive deficits and behavioral problems. Assess patients' status and implement interventions utilizing the nursing process. Work with physicians to facilitate quality patient care. Safely administer medications and treatments to 20-35 patients as prescribed. Supervise team of 5-6 Certified Nursing Assistants.
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, American Academy of Nurse Practioners
Registered Nurse, TX