Patient-oriented Nurse with [Number] years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with mental health, IDD, and regulatory specialty.
Patient-oriented Nurse with 24 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
RN III
Health And Human Services Commission
06.2015 - 02.2024
Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
Advocated for patients by investigating patient complaints, recertification of dialysis facility's, hospitals, ASC's communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
RN Charge Nurse
Austin State Hospital
05.2012 - 06.2015
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.
Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
Coordinated discharge planning efforts with social workers, case managers, and other multidisciplinary team members for smooth transitions post hospitalization.
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing Practice
Austin Community College
Austin, TX
06.2010
Skills
Knowledge of Federal and State Regulation sets for multiple facility types
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