Diligent nursing professional brings strong foundation of medical knowledge and patient care expertise, honed over 15 years of industry experience. Trained in critical care treatment and patient care with extensive knowledge of acute care nursing.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse, Medical Intensive Care Unit
Memorial Hermann
06.2021 - Current
Lead the MICU team to ensure optimal staff function, improved patient outcomes, safety and satisfaction.
Provided nursing care for critically ill medical patients.
Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, CRRT, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Staff Nurse, Trauma Intensive Care Unit
St. Mary's Medical Center
04.2021 - 06.2021
Provided nursing care of critically ill trauma and medical patients.
Collaborated with an interdisciplinary medical team to provide optimal care of patients.
Provided education for patient and families regarding care.
Staff Nurse, Medical Intensive Care Unit
Northwest Medical Center
10.2017 - 03.2021
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
Staff Nurse
Princess Margaret Hospital
02.2009 - 09.2017
Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
Worked in a variety of areas as a staff nurse in the medical/ surgical units, pediatric acute care, NICU, medical/surgical and trauma ICU.
Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Acted as a patient advocate, ensuring their needs were met and their rights protected throughout their healthcare journey.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
09.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of The Bahamas
The Bahamas
06.2008
Skills
Quality Improvement Initiatives
Teaching
Clinical judgment
Compassionate Care
Intravenous therapy
Telemetry monitoring
Team Building
Team Leading
Accomplishments
Developed a CAUTI prevention quality initiative for the MICU that showed successful results after implementation. The project was also used in other acute care in-hospital areas.
Chairperson for the Magnet Quality Council for Memorial Hermann, Memorial City 2023-2024.
Daisy Award recipient: 2019. Daisy nominations : 2022, 2023
Patient Care Technician III at Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical CenterPatient Care Technician III at Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center