Tania Hight
Georgetown,TX
Summary
Compassionate Family Nurse Practitioner with 15 years of experience in acute and chronic disease management within inpatient medical and psychiatric hospitals. Skilled in fostering open communication and patient motivation to achieve compliance and positive health outcomes for diverse populations.
Overview
1
1
Certification
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner, PLLC owner
All Health of Texas, PLLC
Austin, TX
09.2026 - Current
- Managed acute and chronic health conditions, coordinating treatment plans to improve patient outcomes in an acute inpatient psychiatric hospital.
- Facilitated drug and alcohol detoxification process, ensuring patient safety and comfort during recovery.
- Review and analyze labs and diagnostics
- Complete as many as 25 H/P’s within 24 hours of admission
- Medical consults
Family Nurse Practitioner
Rodom Medical Consulting
Houston, TX
07.2023 - 09.2026
- Managed acute and chronic health conditions for patients in acute inpatient psychiatric hospital, ensuring comprehensive care and support
- Provided medical management for incarcerated patients in State competency restoration program, facilitating rehabilitation and treatment
- Handled complex medical and psychological cases in a collaborative team environment
- Facilitated alcohol and drug detoxification process for patients in a clinical setting
Family Nurse Practitioner
Hospital Internists Of Texas
Austin, TX
03.2019 - 01.2024
- Diagnoses, treatment, and management of acute and chronic illnesses for adolescents, adults, geriatric patients within an acute inpatient psychiatric facility
- Diagnoses, treatment, and management of acute and chronic illnesses within Long Term Care, Sub-Acute Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation Facilities and Assisted Living Facilities
- Completed 15+ history and physical exams with documentation within 24 hours of admission.
- Managed operations of a stand-alone COVID-19 unit from January 2021 to April 2021.
- Reduced hospital readmissions and unnecessary ER visits through targeted management strategies
- Established protocols that reduced infection rates and antibiotic overuse
- Coordinated care with interdisciplinary team and external facilities to ensure seamless transitions and continuity of care
- Facilitated palliative care discussions regarding end-of-life options with patients and families.
- Collaborating with interdisciplinary team for patient-centered goals of care based on progression and potential.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Austin Geriatric Specialist
Austin, TX
09.2018 - 02.2019
- Management of acute and chronic illnesses for long term and skilled nursing residents
- Implemented strategies to minimize hospital readmissions through patient care planning.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to establish patient-centered goals of care, addressing individual needs based on progression and potential.
- Facilitated palliative care and end-of-life discussions with patients and families, enhancing understanding and support during critical times.
- Engaged patients and families in decision-making for significant changes and illnesses, fostering a supportive and informed care environment.
- Attended continuing education seminars and workshops to stay current with best practices
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
St David’s Medical Center
Austin, TX
11.2016 - 12.2018
- Direct Patient Care of Medical/Surgical, Neurology, Progressive Care, Telemetry, Ortho, Physical Rehab and Interventional Radiology/Special Procedures
- Monitoring Neurological Status of patients post stroke, spinal surgery/procedures, brain injuries
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Facilitated discussions about end-of-life care preferences with patients and families in a compassionate environment.
- Collaborated with physicians to assess patients rapidly and deliver timely treatment in response to changing clinical conditions
- Monitored patient condition through EKG interpretation and telemetry tracking, identified irregular readings, and updated team on stability and acuity changes
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options
- Educated patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis, prognosis, treatment options, and management strategies to enhance understanding and care adherence
Registered Nurse
Giacare, Government Nurse Contracting
Ft Lauderdale, FL
08.2012 - 10.2016
- San Antonio Military Medical Center, Direct patient care of active duty, veterans and families; Urology, Telemetry, Surgical Medical, Post Trauma, and Psychiatric Care
- Volunteered to assist with opening and providing direct patient care in in-patient residential treatment facility for active duty and veterans with PTSD, chemical dependency, behavioral, and sexual trauma care needs.
- Schertz Medical Home, Telephone triage/Tele-health, Immunizations, Close communication with Physicians and Nurse Practitioners, Coding, Placing Referrals, Case Management duties, Clinical decision making related to acute and chronic medical conditions and other administrative duties
- Provided care for wide range of patients, focusing on geriatric population comprising 75% of caseload at Internal Medicine Clinic, addressing complex health needs.
- Managed tele-health, triage, immunizations, and preventative health needs for patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Implemented protocols for improved clinical outcomes of chest pain protocol for improved clinical outcomes
- Contributed to the creation of the End of Life Discussions program and implementation of End of Life Discussions program to improve patient communication
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
North Central Baptist Hospital
San Antonio, TX
12.2010 - 07.2012
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on 22 bed progressive care unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks
- Ensured high-quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease, advanced pulmonary disease, and cerebral vascular disease.
- Coordinated staff schedules to ensure adequate coverage for patient care
- Served as CVA unit champion, promoting best practices and enhancing care standards.
- Assisted as chair of Patient Satisfaction Committee, driving initiatives to improve patient feedback and care experiences.
- Assisted in leading Patient Satisfaction Committee to enhance patient care initiatives.
- Monitoring and coordinating hospital wide transfer of patients from all units
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes
- Scheduling of staff
Education
Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practioner
Walden University
Minneapolis, MNAssociate of Science in Nursing -
Baptist School of Health Professions
San Antonio, TXSkills
Chronic disease management
- Medication management
- Diagnosis formulation
- Prescribing medications
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Clinical decision making
- Patient education
- Cost-effective care
- Reducing Polypharmacy
- Psychiatry and mental health
- EHR systems
- EMR (ALTA, CHCS, Meditech, Carepoint, Point Click Care, HCS)
- Interpreting laboratory results
- Laboratory testing
EMR (ALTA, CHCS, Meditech, Carepoint, Point Click Care, HCS)
Clear CommunicationCreativity and problem solvingPatient SafetyPrescriptive AuthorityReducing Polypharmacy
Psychiatry and mental health
Affiliations
San Antonio Association of Advanced Nurse Practitioners (active)
American Association of Nurse Practitioner (active)
Certification
Nationally Certified Family Nurse Practitioner (Liscense #AP 138955)
National Provider Identification # 2910563133
DEA Registration # MH5253062
Registered Nurse (License # 797213)
Personal Information
Title: MSN, FNP-C
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner, PLLC owner
All Health of Texas, PLLC
09.2026 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner
Rodom Medical Consulting
07.2023 - 09.2026
Family Nurse Practitioner
Hospital Internists Of Texas
03.2019 - 01.2024
Family Nurse Practitioner
Austin Geriatric Specialist
09.2018 - 02.2019
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
St David’s Medical Center
11.2016 - 12.2018
Registered Nurse
Giacare, Government Nurse Contracting
08.2012 - 10.2016
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
North Central Baptist Hospital
12.2010 - 07.2012
Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practioner
Walden University
Associate of Science in Nursing -
Baptist School of Health Professions