Competent and caring Registered Nurse offering 13 years of coordinating and carrying out patient care in high-volume hospital environments. Demonstrated performing with speed and accuracy to assess patients, deliver treatments and delegate tasks. Proven history of advocating for patient needs and fostering top-quality care.
Skills
Unit administration
Medication and IV administration
Wound Management
Policy and procedure compliance
Mentoring and coaching
Charting Medication Administration
Workflow and Patient Management
Patient rights advocacy
Diabetes management
Patient Management
Staff Development and Precepting
Patient Assessment and Care
Patient Care and Education
Long-Term Care
Acute and rehabilitative care
Psychiatric and Mental Health Care
Patient care planning
Patient discharging
Bi-lingual in English and Spanish
Experience
10/2022 to Current
Clinical SupervisorSummit Medical Group – Oak Ridge, TN,
Coordinated monthly work schedules for department employees.
Directed and managed 50-person team of clinical and support personnel.
Evaluated patients, determined care needs and managed implementation of treatment plan.
Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
Explained policies, procedures and services to patients.
Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
Maintained communication and transparency with governing boards, department heads and medical staff.
Monitored inpatient bed use, facilities and staff to provide optimal use of resources.
Improve policies and procedures through development, implementation, revision and evaluation of new protocols.
Interviewed applicants and made recommendations for new hires.
Coordinated with nurse Director to develop programs targeting nurse education, overall departmental competencies, individual performance, patient safety and service-related issues.
04/2022 to Current
Psychiatric Registered NurseArrow Child And Family Ministries – Waco, TX,
Handled vital sign monitoring, medication administration and patient behavior assessments.
Monitored patients prescribed psychotropic medications to assess medications' effectiveness and side effects.
Consulted with psychiatrists about client medication changes, issues with medicine compliance and efficacy of medications.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis, treatment and disease management, equipping them with tools to achieve and maintain optimal psychiatric and mental health.
Administered medications, adhering to medication schedules and making adjustments commensurate with patients' condition and response.
12/2021 to 04/2022
Registered NurseKindred Healthcare – Houston, TX,
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Delivered compassionate care to increase comfort and psychological, social and spiritual well-being.
Performed nursing tasks to deliver high level of care and comply with procedures and regulations.
Delivered tailored nursing care to adult patients suffering from multiple diagnoses.
Assessed patients using comprehensive evaluation techniques and sound clinical judgment.
09/2021 to 11/2021
Registered NurseCadia Healthcare – Dover, DE,
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
Oversaw patient immunizations against communicative diseases, supporting nurses through vaccine-specific training and supervising administration.
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
04/2019 to Current
Clinical SupervisorArdent Health Services – Tulsa, OK,
Directed and managed 60-person team of clinical and support personnel.
Evaluated patients, determined care needs and managed implementation of treatment plan.
Coordinated weekly work schedules for all department employees.
Created and implemented improvement plans to resolve issues and drive improvements to deficient areas.
Introduced new departmental policies and oriented staff to facilitate adoption of changes.
Coordinated with nurse manager to develop programs targeting nurse education, overall departmental competencies, individual performance, patient safety and service-related issues.
07/2017 to 03/2019
Rehabilitation Registered NurseCompany Name – City, State,
Educated patients on how to live with and appropriately manage chronic illnesses and injuries.
Prepared patients for self-management and decision-making responsibilities.
Established long and short-term goals for therapeutic services to encourage patient progress.
Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
Cared for patients recovering from stroke, traumatic brain injury, amputations and spinal cord injury and post operative procedures and provided personalized daily assistance.
06/2014 to 07/2017
Wound Care Registered NurseCompany Name – City, State,
Conducted wound assessments for patients and documented information.
Measured wound depth to support treatment methods and monitor healing.
Classified wounds using staging system based on visual evaluation of affected tissue.
Educated patients, family members and caregivers on condition management.
Cared for patients with various wounds caused by injuries, medical treatments and diseases.
Worked with healthcare teams to assess patients, manage wounds and monitor healing.
11/2010 to 05/2014
Medical Surgical Registered NurseCompany Name – City, State,
Cared expertly for individuals with wide array of medical issues such as pulmonary, cardiology and infectious disease patients.
Delivered physician-ordered treatments and monitored responses to quickly spot complications and side effects.
Assessed patients using comprehensive evaluation techniques and sound clinical judgment.
Developed and implemented individualized care plans to meet each patients' unique needs.
Improved care outcomes with proactive education, communication and guidance for patients and family members.
Performed nursing tasks to deliver high level of care and comply with procedures and regulations.
Administered medications and treatments as directed and as appropriate for patient's medical care in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team.
Observed patient's heart rate, blood pressure and respiration for signs of distress.
Exhibited professionalism and leadership to peers by participating in professional activities and continuing education.
Educated patients and families on medical and surgical procedures, medication regimens and pain management.
Performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation accurately and effectively.
Assisted with nursing duties in short-staffed areas.
Education and Training
Expected in 12/2010
Associate Degree in Nursing: Nursing South Texas College - Mcallen, TX GPA:
Additional Information
Nursing has directed me into roles that are opportunities to lead and demonstrate what I have learned through my experiences and education. I have remained compassionate in the care that I provide and hopefully driven to be successful through hard work and a team centered approach. We succeed together.
Certifications
Registered Nurse in Texas License # 793600
Certified in Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support.
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