Compassionate Registered Nurse with 3 years of experience in acute care, dedicated to delivering high-quality patient care and enhancing patient outcomes. Demonstrates strong clinical expertise through effective patient assessment, care planning, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Committed to professional development and continuous education, ensuring the highest standards of nursing practice
Overview
1
1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
HCA Houston Healthcare
Tomball, TX
08.2023 - Current
Conduct thorough patient assessments to identify healthcare needs.
Safely administer medications following physician orders and protocols.
Monitor and report changes in patients' vital signs to ensure timely interventions and optimize patient outcomes.
Educate patients and families on treatments, medications, and self-care to enhance understanding and compliance.
Protect patient privacy by adhering to HIPAA regulations.
Initiate and manage IV therapy safely and effectively.
Assess, treat, and monitor wounds to promote healing.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive patient care and improve treatment effectiveness.
Apply critical thinking to make sound clinical decisions.
Communicate clearly and compassionately with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
Patient Care Assistant II
Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center
Houston, TX
09.2018 - 08.2023
Monitored vital signs and communicated changes to nursing staff to support patient care.
Responded promptly to call lights, ensuring timely assistance for patient needs.
Helped nurses and other healthcare professionals in the delivery of patient care.
Assisted patients with daily activities including bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, and transferring to enhance their comfort and well-being.
Coordinator of Admissions and Alumni Affairs
University Of Texas Health Science Center At Houston
Houston, TX
06.2014 - 09.2018
Coordinated scheduling of events and meetings to optimize time management and planning. and logistics for campus events and training sessions.
Processed SOAPHAS applications for prospective students interested in attending the university.
Maintained the departmental database with prospective, current and alumni students’ information.
Prepared reports on completed applications for committee review.
Scheduled and coordinated meetings for the admissions committee to review applications.
Scheduled and coordinated admission interviews for prospective students.
Drafted communications for new students and prospective applicants.
Coordinated and assisted with new student orientation, open house and admitted student days.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University Texas
Austin, TX
03-2021
Master of Arts - Higher Education Administration
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX
05-2013
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
University of Houston Downtown
Houston, TX
12-2009
Associate of Arts - Mathematics
San Jacinto Community College
Houston, TX
12-1998
Associate of Science - Management
San Jacinto Community College
Houston, TX
05-1998
Skills
Patient Assessment
Medication Administration
IV Therapy
Wound Care
Vital Signs Monitoring
Electronic Health Records (EHR)
Care Planning
Infection Prevention and Control
HIPAA Compliance
Telemetry Monitoring
Critical Thinking
Time Management
Team Collaboration
Communication
Certification
Registered Nurse (RN) License – State of Texas
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers- American Heart Association
NIH Stroke Certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse
HCA Houston Healthcare
08.2023 - Current
Patient Care Assistant II
Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center
09.2018 - 08.2023
Coordinator of Admissions and Alumni Affairs
University Of Texas Health Science Center At Houston