Diligent CPAN with extensive experience in post-anesthesia care. Proven ability to provide high-quality patient care and manage complex cases effectively. Demonstrated expertise in patient monitoring and pain management, ensuring optimal recovery outcomes.
Work History
Registered Nurse, PACU
5 Months
HCA Clear Lake Regional Medical Center | 05.2026 - Current
Administered medications and provided pain management strategies to enhance patient comfort in PACU.
Monitored patient recovery status post-anesthesia, ensuring vital signs stability and timely interventions.
Collaborated with surgical teams to streamline handoffs and improve overall patient care processes.
Educated patients and families on post-operative care, fostering understanding and compliance with discharge instructions.
Registered Nurse, Interventional Radiology
1 Year
Baylor St.LukesMedical Center | 05.2025 - 05.2026
Registered Nurse, PACU
2 Years 5 Months
Memorial Hermann Northeast | 05.2023 - 10.2025
Travel Nurse, PACU
6 Months
Medical Solutions | 11.2024 - 05.2025
Registered Nurse, PACU
2 Years 2 Months
St.Peter’s Hospital | 12.2020 - 02.2023
Travel Registered Nurse, PACU
1 Year 11 Months
Medical Solutions | 01.2019 - 12.2020
Registered Nurse, Charge RN PACU
4 Years 2 Months
Mountainview Regional Medical Center | 11.2014 - 01.2019
Aug 2015-Jan 2019, PACU with evening charge duties
Nov 2014-Aug 2015, Emergency Department, staff RN
Clinical RN Supervisor, Corrections
2 Years 1 Month
Kit Carson Correctional Center | 10.2012 - 11.2014
Supervised 13 nurses and scheduled nurses and patients into sick clinic and chronic care clinics.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
3 Months
Kit Carson County Memorial Hospital District | 08.2012 - 11.2012
Emergency Department
School Nurse/ESL Teacher
1 Year 10 Months
Tara Pattana International School | 09.2010 - 07.2012
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
4 Years
Kwajalein Range Services | 08.2006 - 08.2010
Emergency Department, Med/Surg
Travel Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
2 Years 11 Months
Medical Express | 09.2003 - 08.2006
13 week contracts in various Emergency Departments
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
3 Years 1 Month
Memorial Hospital | 08.2000 - 09.2003
Emergency Department
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
2 Years 3 Months
Brackenridge Hospital | 06.1998 - 09.2000
Emergency Department
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
1 Year 6 Months
Hillcrest Baptist Medical Center | 12.1996 - 06.1998
Emergency Department
May 1995-Dec 1998, LPN, Emergency Department
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Colorado | Colorado Springs, CO | 01-2002
Undergraduate Certificate in Forensic Science
Associate of Science - Nursing
McLennan Community College | Waco, TX | 01-1996
Skills
Trauma recovery
professional bedside manner
strong clinical judgment
computer proficiency
strong team player but also a lone workhorse when necessary.
Certification
RN, State of Texas, Enhanced Compact Status, BLS, ACLS, PALS, CPAN