Led patient care initiatives, enhancing overall recovery outcomes and satisfaction.
Mentored new nursing staff, fostering professional growth and skill development.
Improved patient assessment protocols to ensure timely intervention and care.
Streamlined medication administration processes for increased accuracy and safety.
Implemented infection control measures, reducing hospital-acquired infections.
Staff RN
National Park Medical Center
01.2018 - 05.2019
Utilized critical thinking skills to make quick decisions in high-pressure situations, prioritizing patient needs and addressing emergent issues promptly.
Advocated for the needs of patients within the healthcare system while maintaining confidentiality and respecting patients'' rights.
Implemented appropriate interventions based on assessment findings to maintain or improve patients'' health status.
Staff RN
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
01.2009 - 11.2017
Staff RN caring for four to six telemetry/medical-surgical patients on busy unit. Responsible for assessments, medication administration, plan-of-care, delegation, patient education, and patient safety. Supervises care delivered by patient care team and works as a team member to deliver safe, competent care to the patients.
Agency RN
Acute Resources
01.2004 - 01.2009
Agency RN in various medical-surgical and telemetry units in Dallas. Ensured patient care met safety, effectiveness, rights, and relations standards. Adapted to flexible schedules and worked effectively with diverse teams.
Staff RN
Baylor University Medical Center
01.2002 - 01.2004
Started as Graduate Nurse, completed medical-surgical internship, served as staff RN on medical-surgical unit for seven to eight patients. Delivered patient care meeting safety, effectiveness, patient rights, and guest relations standards.
Education
Associates Degree Applied Science - Nursing
Trinity Valley Community College
Kaufman, TX
01.2002
Certification
2017-Present Registered Nurse for the State of Arkansas
2002-2018 Registered Nurse for the State of Texas (expired)
2002-Present Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers