Resume & Professional Background

• Manage patient admissions and discharges with accurate documentation
• Provide medications and treatments as prescribed, monitoring for adverse reactions
• Conduct thorough patient assessments including vital signs and symptoms
• Perform wound care, dressing changes, and pain management
• Educate patients and families on conditions, treatment plans, and post-discharge care
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including physical therapists, dietitians, and social workers to implement comprehensive care plans
• Train, lead, and motivate newly hired RNs and student nurses as Charge Nurse, Preceptor, and Resource Nurse

⭐ Employee of the Month — Mar 2024

• Provide compassionate, patient-centered care for critical and telemetry patients
• Serve as Charge Nurse, Preceptor, and Resource Nurse
• Utilize therapeutic communication, perform patient assessments, implement interventions, and document findings
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to perform preventive and therapeutic measures promoting, maintaining, and restoring health
• Provided comfort and care to COVID-19 patients during the pandemic

• Completed structured new graduate residency, building foundational acute care clinical skills under mentorship

• Managed unit operations as charge nurse with an average daily census of 16 patients
• Provided emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients and families
• Educated patients on health conditions, treatments, and discharge planning
• Practiced in accordance with Texas Board of Nursing standards

• Managed high-volume walk-in visits using evidence-based protocols
• Performed point-of-care testing (strep, flu, UA, glucose, A1c) to guide same-day treatment
• Delivered immunizations per CDC guidelines
• Completed well-child, adult wellness, and chronic disease follow-up visits
• Performed Texas Health Steps pediatric exams, growth monitoring, and developmental screening
• Managed acute conditions (URI, UTI, otitis media, pharyngitis, rashes) and assisted with hypertension, diabetes, COPD, asthma, and hyperlipidemia management
• Supported mental health screening and coordinated counseling referrals

• Performed comprehensive assessments, developed differential diagnoses, and assisted in treatment planning
• Managed acute and chronic conditions including hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, URIs, UTIs, and dermatologic issues
• Interpreted diagnostic studies (CBC, CMP, lipid panel, A1c, urinalysis)
• Provided preventive care including immunization guidance and cancer screening recommendations

• Delivered accessible, affordable primary care focused on patient autonomy
• Conducted comprehensive assessments for adults with complex medical and social needs
• Managed chronic conditions including hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, COPD, and thyroid disorders
• Participated in minor procedures including wound care, splint/brace application, and Dermabond laceration repair
• Supported patients in accessing community resources and financial assistance