Compassionate Registered Nurse offering approximately 14 years of nursing experience caring for children and families in multiple settings such as the school, hospital and home.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Psychiatric Charge Nurse
Voyages Of Conroe Behavioral Health
2024.04 - 2024.06
Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
RN Case Manager, Travel
Harmony Healthcare- Loma University Medical Center
2023.11 - 2024.02
Discharge planning, initial assessments, IMMs, DME ordering, IDT meetings, goals of care conferences, referrals to community services, transportation scheduling, and EPIC charting.
Enhanced patient care by developing comprehensive care plans and coordinating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
RN Case Manager, Travel
Aya Healthcare- University Of New Mexico Hosptial
2023.09 - 2023.10
Facilitated successful transitions between levels of care by developing detailed discharge plans and coordinating resources.
Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing comprehensive assessments and developing tailored care plans.
RN Case Manager, Travel
Meeleo Healthcare -Providence Santa Rosa Memorial
2023.06 - 2023.08
Discharge planning, initial assessments, IMMs, DME ordering, IDT meetings, goals of care conferences, and referrals to community service.
Enhanced interdisciplinary team communication through regular case conferences, promoting effective collaboration for optimal patient care.
RN Psychiatric, PRN
West Oaks Hospital
2023.03 - 2023.05
Completed initial assessments, medication administration, milieu management, and IDT meetings.
Enhanced patient care by assessing and monitoring mental health conditions, identifying risk factors, and formulating individualized treatment plans.
RN Case Manager, Travel
Meeleo Healthcare- Gardena Memorial Hospital
2023.02 - 2023.03
Coordinated essential services for clients, resulting in improved overall well-being and self-sufficiency.
RN Case Manager, Travel
Aya Healthcare Ochsner Medical Center& Adventist
2022.09 - 2023.02
Discharge Planning and initial assessments.
Facilitated goals of care conferences and referrals to community services.
RN Case Manager, Travel
Source Medical Staffing Presbyterian Hospital
2022.05 - 2022.08
Discharge planning, including transferring to SNFs and home health agencies.
DME ordering, including Oxygen.
RN School, Substitute
Maxim Fort Bend Independent School District
2022.03 - 2022.05
Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and maintaining up-to-date knowledge in the field.
RN Psychiatric, Travel
Snap Nursing Apollo Behavioral Health
2022.01 - 2022.02
24 Bed Adult Facility, milieu management, admissions, discharges, medication administration, medication reconciliation, behavioral nurse assessments, and paper charting.
RN Case Manager, Travel
Snap Nursing Providence Kodiak Island Medical Cent
2021.10 - 2021.12
Reduced hospital readmission rates through effective case management and patient education on self-care techniques.
RN Case Manager, Travel
Prolink Staffing Queens Punchbowl
2021.08 - 2021.10
Discharge planning, including transferring to SNFs and home health agencies, and DME ordering.
RN Psychiatric, Travel
Supplemental - Crossbridge Behavioral Health
2021.06 - 2021.08
Medication administration, nursing education groups, milieu management, admissions, and discharges to the unit.
Reduced incidents of self-harm by providing appropriate supervision and timely intervention during crises.
RN Neuropsyc
Memorial Hermann
2021.04 - 2021.05
Medication administration, admissions, discharges, direct patient care, and Cerner charting.
Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
RN Psychiatric, Travel
Favorite Staffing Mesa Springs Behavorial Health
2021.03 - 2021.04
Enhanced therapeutic communication skills through active listening and empathetic responses, fostering trust and rapport with patients.
RN Psychiatric, Travel
Supplemental Howard County General Hospital
2020.12 - 2021.02
Medication administration, milieu management, verbal de-escalation of patients experiencing psychosis.
Increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and timely nursing care to diverse populations.
RN School
Houston Independent School District
2019.08 - 2020.12
Coordinate care for 1800 students including those with chronic health diseases.
Collaborate and make appropriate referrals to services in the community.
RN Psychiatric, PRN
Cypress Creek Hospital
2019.01 - 2019.12
Ability to perform psychological assessment of all patients across the life span.
RN Geri Psychiatric, PRN
Sunrise Healthcare Management Oak Bend Medical Cen
2018.09 - 2019.01
Work with patients from 50-90 years of age in crisis from suicide risks, major depression, and dementia with medical comorbidities.
Administered medications and vaccines via oral, IM or IV, TPN, and light wound care.
RN Psychiatric
Sun Behavioral Hospital
2017.01 - 2018.08
Worked with adolescents and children in crisis from recent suicide attempts, self-mutilation, physical aggression, post-traumatic stress disorder, sex trafficking, drug-induced psychosis, paranoia, and command hallucinations.
RN School
Alief ISD
2015.02 - 2018.01
Coordinated care for students with chronic health diseases and referred students and adults to appropriate services in the community.
Collaborate with local ERs, PCPs, behavioral health facilities, and DME companies.
RN Psychiatric
Bellaire Psychiatric Hospital
2014.06 - 2016.10
Worked with patients aged 13 to age 80 in the chemical dependency program, dual diagnosis program, geriatric unit, women's program, psychiatric intensive care unit as well as the adolescent program.
RN Pediatric Private Duty
Encompass Pediatrics
2013.03 - 2014.06
Improved patient outcomes by providing personalized, comprehensive nursing care to pediatric patients in a private duty setting.
RN Charge Nurse
Vitas Hospice Inpatient Unit
2013.08 - 2014.02
Total patient care, including IV pain meds, TPN, drains, wound care, and catheter changes.
Discharge Planning: Order DME such as hospital bed, oxygen, and bedside commode.
RN Pediatric Private Duty
Epic MedStaff
2011.02 - 2013.02
Perform tracheotomy care and changes, gastric button care, and changes, Enteral feedings, CPT (manual and vest), cough assist machine, IPV, LTV 1150 and LTV 950 monitors, Hoyer lifts, suction machines, etc.,
Attend medical appointments and update care plans, Family education for caring for their medically fragile child
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, Texas
05.2018
Associate in Applied Science - Nursing
Houston Community College
Houston, Texas
08.2010
Bachelor of Science Major Biology/Minor Chemistry -
Texas Southern University
Houston, Texas
08.1997
Skills
Cultural competence
Chronic disease management
Care coordination
Discharge planning
Insurance knowledge
Home care management
Electronic health records
Patient education
Time management
Medication management
Epic, Meditech, Paragon,Cerner Charting and PointClickCare
Navihealth, Careport, Allscripts and Aidin Systems
Certification
Registered Nurse
BLS
CPI
Timeline
RN Psychiatric Charge Nurse
Voyages Of Conroe Behavioral Health
2024.04 - 2024.06
RN Case Manager, Travel
Harmony Healthcare- Loma University Medical Center
2023.11 - 2024.02
RN Case Manager, Travel
Aya Healthcare- University Of New Mexico Hosptial
2023.09 - 2023.10
RN Case Manager, Travel
Meeleo Healthcare -Providence Santa Rosa Memorial
2023.06 - 2023.08
RN Psychiatric, PRN
West Oaks Hospital
2023.03 - 2023.05
RN Case Manager, Travel
Meeleo Healthcare- Gardena Memorial Hospital
2023.02 - 2023.03
RN Case Manager, Travel
Aya Healthcare Ochsner Medical Center& Adventist
2022.09 - 2023.02
RN Case Manager, Travel
Source Medical Staffing Presbyterian Hospital
2022.05 - 2022.08
RN School, Substitute
Maxim Fort Bend Independent School District
2022.03 - 2022.05
RN Psychiatric, Travel
Snap Nursing Apollo Behavioral Health
2022.01 - 2022.02
RN Case Manager, Travel
Snap Nursing Providence Kodiak Island Medical Cent
2021.10 - 2021.12
RN Case Manager, Travel
Prolink Staffing Queens Punchbowl
2021.08 - 2021.10
RN Psychiatric, Travel
Supplemental - Crossbridge Behavioral Health
2021.06 - 2021.08
RN Neuropsyc
Memorial Hermann
2021.04 - 2021.05
RN Psychiatric, Travel
Favorite Staffing Mesa Springs Behavorial Health
2021.03 - 2021.04
RN Psychiatric, Travel
Supplemental Howard County General Hospital
2020.12 - 2021.02
RN School
Houston Independent School District
2019.08 - 2020.12
RN Psychiatric, PRN
Cypress Creek Hospital
2019.01 - 2019.12
RN Geri Psychiatric, PRN
Sunrise Healthcare Management Oak Bend Medical Cen
2018.09 - 2019.01
RN Psychiatric
Sun Behavioral Hospital
2017.01 - 2018.08
RN School
Alief ISD
2015.02 - 2018.01
RN Psychiatric
Bellaire Psychiatric Hospital
2014.06 - 2016.10
RN Charge Nurse
Vitas Hospice Inpatient Unit
2013.08 - 2014.02
RN Pediatric Private Duty
Encompass Pediatrics
2013.03 - 2014.06
RN Pediatric Private Duty
Epic MedStaff
2011.02 - 2013.02
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of Texas At Arlington
Associate in Applied Science - Nursing
Houston Community College
Bachelor of Science Major Biology/Minor Chemistry -