Teresa Pace
Farmersville
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
01.2023 - Current
- Streamlined patient admission processes, improving efficiency and reducing wait times for critical care services.
- Conducted regular training sessions on infection control measures, fostering a culture of safety within the unit.
- Implemented evidence-based practices that improved patient recovery rates and overall satisfaction scores.
- Led quality improvement initiatives focused on enhancing nursing workflows and reducing medication errors across departments.
Registered Nurse
Texas Health Resources
12.2021 - 01.2023
- Delivered comprehensive patient care, including assessments, interventions, and education to diverse populations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for optimal patient outcomes.
- Administered medications and monitored vital signs, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and best practices.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, promoting professional development and enhancing team performance in clinical settings.
Holistic Health Specialist
Blue Cross and Blue Shield Texas
Richardson, TX
12.2020 - 09.2021
- Responsible for performing a variety of functions as a single source of contact for members, healthcare personnel, and all other entities involving managing care. Identifies alternate treatment programs; consults with physicians, providers, members, and other resources to evaluate options and services required to meet an individual’s health needs; promotes quality and cost effective outcomes; and serves as liaison to physicians and members.
Charge Nurse
Medical City McKinney
McKinney, TX
03.2019 - 12.2020
- Responsible for assessment, medication administration, data entry and documentation of newborn care
Postpartum/ Antepartum/ Outpatient surgery Unit
Centennial Medical Center
Frisco, TX
11.2007 - 01.2019
- Staff supervision, delegation, and collaboration
- Patient and staff relationships
- Patient assessment, medication administration including IV, IM, and PO, data entry and documentation
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to ensure individualized quality care was being delivered.
- Discharge planning and education to patients with a variety of conditions including postpartum depression.
Women's services which consist of Postpartum, Antepartum, Nursery, and GYN surgery units/Med-Surg. Unit
Sacred Heart Hospital
Pensacola, FL
11.2000 - 10.2007
- Staff supervision and scheduling
- Knowledge of medical procedures, terminology, and documentation
- Assess patient conditions and implement appropriate intervention
- Discharge planning and teaching
- Patient assessment, medication administration, and development and implementation of individualized plans of care
Medical-Surgical Unit
Baptist Hospital
Pensacola, FL
11.1995 - 10.2000
- Responsible for the admission and delegation of patients
- Patient assessment, medication administration, development and implementation of individualized plans of care for a variety of different diseases
- Discharge planning and education to a variety of patients
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT12-2017
Skills
- Patient assessments
- Direct patient care
- EMR / EHR
- Discharge planning
- Patient care planning
- Quality improvement
Accomplishments
- NRP Certified
- BLS Certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
01.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Texas Health Resources
12.2021 - 01.2023
Holistic Health Specialist
Blue Cross and Blue Shield Texas
12.2020 - 09.2021
Charge Nurse
Medical City McKinney
03.2019 - 12.2020
Postpartum/ Antepartum/ Outpatient surgery Unit
Centennial Medical Center
11.2007 - 01.2019
Women's services which consist of Postpartum, Antepartum, Nursery, and GYN surgery units/Med-Surg. Unit
Sacred Heart Hospital
11.2000 - 10.2007
Medical-Surgical Unit
Baptist Hospital
11.1995 - 10.2000
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University