PATIENT SAFETY SPECIALIST - VA NORTH TEXAS HEALTHCARE - Dallas, TX
(2024-08)
- Develop and implement patient safety programs and initiatives
- Conduct root cause analyses of adverse events and near misses
- Collaborate with clinical and non-clinical staff to identify safety risks
- Monitor compliance with patient safety policies and regulatory standards
- Facilitate safety training and education for staff
- Analyze incident reports and recommend corrective actions
- Lead safety committees and participate in quality improvement projects
- Prepare and present safety reports to leadership
- Promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement
- Stay updated on best practices and regulatory changes in patient safety
Assistant Nurse Manager Hemodialysis - VA North Texas HealthCare - Dallas TX
(2022-01 - 2024-08)
- Directly supervises and evaluates the provision of patient care by other personnel assigned to the unit
- Makes daily patient rounds
- Does random chart audits
- Utilizes opportunities to teach and mentor other nursing and ancillary personnel
- Manages staff to meet established productivity targets as appropriate
- Reviews staffing/nursing assignments and revises as necessary to meet the specific needs of the patients on a shift-by-shift basis
- Coordinates staffing with Central Staffing Office/House Supervisor
- Makes ongoing changes to staffing as determined by fluctuations in census and patient acuity, to assure safe delivery of care
- Utilizes chain of command for unresolved or escalating issues
- Advocates for patients and staff to provide for safe delivery of care and/or a safe environment of care
- Demonstrates flexibility and willingness to provide coverage during shifts when staffing crisis/shortage occur hemodialysis Clinical Nurse cOordinator - Medical city healthcare ntx-division
(2020-06 - 2022-01)
- Direct management of staff, scheduling, and timekeeping and overseeing daily management of dialysis at Medical City Lewisville and Medical City McKinney
- Provide judgment and direction concerning patient care assignments using the organization's policies and procedures
- Uses evidence-based practices to achieve patient safety and quality clinical outcomes
- Maintain staff compliance with all policies, procedures, and regulatory standards
- Oversee that equipment maintenance is performed routinely and in accordance with regulatory standards
- Continuous assessment of the quality of patient care services provided in the unit, along with other members of the management team
- Work together with a multidisciplinary team to assist with providing high-quality, patient-focused care
RN Cath Lab - Texas Health Resources
(2017-06 - 2020-06)
- Provides pre/post catheterization care for patients (i.e., starts IV's, preps area for Cath, pull sheaths, etc.)
- Administers medication as directed
- Monitors patients' vital signs as per orders and records data in EPIC
- Performs CPR, defibrillate patients, and operation of temporary pacemakers and IABP, or Impella when necessary, until ICU bed available
- Participate in Code if arise
- Removal of Venous and Arterial sheaths and management and removal of TR-Bands and recovering patients' post-procedure
- Discharges patient from the facility after recovery complete and patient and family has received education
- Unit-based Council Charman 2019-2020
- RQI Superuser 2018-2020
RN Pat unit - Texas Health Resources
(2014-06 - 2017-06)
- Charge Nurse 2-3 times a week
- Maintain accurate, detailed documentation
- Supervision of staff
- Consult with multidisciplinary team members to ensure safe, high-quality surgery or procedure for the patient
- Prepare and assist with patient exams and treatments
- Educate the patient regarding the surgery, procedure, testing, and pre/post prep
- Conduct laboratory testing and EKG exam
- Unit-based Council Chairman 2015-2018
- Shared Governance Committee Member 2014-2016
- Evidenced-based Council Committee member 2015-2018
- Shared GovernanceS Co-Chair Leader 2016-2018
RN Acute dialysis - texas health resources
(2011-07 - 2014-06)
- Charge Nurse for a busy 8 bay acute inpatient dialysis unit. 25-30 plus patients daily
- Monitored and managed patients' daily flow in the unit to ensure safe and high-quality patient care
- Staff schedules
- Provide direct specialty patient care
- Monitored and ensured proper use of PPE and equipment as per THR policy
- Check the water in the water room every 4 hours per CMS requirements
- Start, monitor, and discontinue hemodialysis and/or apheresis treatment
- Give medications and blood products as ordered
- Operate and manage hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and apheresis machines
- Unit-Based Council Chairman 2012-2014
- Shared Governance Committee member 2012-2014
rn (cso) icu and acute dialysis - texas health resources
(2010-02 - 2017-12)
- Monitor patients for changes in status and indications of medical conditions (i.e., Sepsis or shock) and provide appropriate interventions
- Set up and monitor medical equipment and devices such as cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms, oxygen delivery devices, transducers, and pressure lines
- Administer medications as directed
- Evaluate patients' vital signs and laboratory data to determine intervention needs
- Prioritize nursing care based on assessment data and identified needs
- Documentation of medical, surgical, medication histories, and assessment findings
- Advocate for patients' and family's needs and provide emotional support for patients and their families
- Administration of blood and blood products and monitoring for signs and symptoms related to transfusion reactions rn icu - Methodist dallas medical center
(2010-05 - 2012-06)
- Monitor patients for changes in status and indications of medical conditions (i.e., Sepsis or shock) and provide appropriate interventions
- Administer medications as directed by the physician
- Set up and monitor medical equipment and devices (i.e., Cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms, oxygen delivery devices, transducers, and pressure lines)
- Prioritize nursing care based on assessment data and identified needs
- Document patients' medical histories and assessment findings
- Advocate for patient and family needs
- Administer blood and blood products, monitoring patients for related transfusion reactions
- Monitor patients' fluid intake and output
- Analysis of data obtained from the monitoring or diagnostic tests
- Document patients' treatment plans, interventions, outcomes, or plans and revise when needed
- Collection of laboratory specimens
- Assist physicians with procedures (i.e., Bronchoscopy, endoscopy, endotracheal intubation, and elective cardioversion)
RN icu - Methodist mansfield
(2009-11 - 2010-05)
- Monitor patients for changes in status and indications of medical conditions (i.e.sepsis or shock) and provide appropriate interventions
- Set up and monitor medical equipment and devices (i.e., cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms, oxygen delivery devices, transducers, and pressure lines)
- Evaluate patients' vital signs and laboratory data to determine interventional needs
- Document patients' medical histories and assessment findings
- Advocate for patients' and family's needs or provide emotional support
- Administer blood and blood products and monitor for related transfusion reactions
- Document patients' treatment plans, interventions, outcomes, and plans and revise when needed
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals
- Identify and monitor patients at risk for complications due to nutritional status
- Identify patients' age-specific needs
Rn cvicu/ surgical TRAUMA - UNIVERSITY of arkansas for medical science
(2008-12 - 2009-10)
- Monitor patients for changes in status and indications of medical conditions (i.e.sepsis or shock) and provide appropriate interventions
- Set up and monitor medical equipment and devices (i.e., cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms, oxygen delivery devices, transducers, and pressure lines)
- Evaluate patients' vital signs and laboratory data to determine interventional needs
- Document patients' medical histories and assessment findings
- Advocate for patients' and family's needs or provide emotional support
- Administer blood and blood products and monitor for related transfusion reactions
- Document patients' treatment plans, interventions, outcomes, and plans and revise when needed
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals
- Identify and monitor patients at risk for complications due to nutritional status
- Identify patients' age-specific needs rn CVicu - baptist health medical center
(2000-01 - 2009-06)
Charge Nurse 2003-2009
lpn acute dialysis - baptist health medical center
(1999-01 - 2000-01)
- Started, monitored, and discontinued hemodialysis treatment
- Monitoring patients, documenting, and reporting changes in patients' conditions
- Provided basic patient care or treatments, such as temperatures or blood pressures
- Sterilized equipment and supplies using germicides such as bleach
- Administer prescribed medications
- Collected blood samples to perform routine laboratory tests
- Recorded fluid removal and monitored for hypotension and dialysis disequilibrium
- Operated and monitored hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and plasmapheresis machines lpn acute dialysis - healthstaf nursing AGENCY
(1994-04 - 1999-02)
contracted with uams hospital
