Occupational Health APRN - OnPoint Industrial Services - Oklaunion, TX
(2026-01)
Serves as a 1099 contractor via a role of on-site occupational health nurse practitioner for OnPoint
- Provides emergency healthcare, first aid treatment, and drug screenings, to employees in industrial setting
- Collaborates with general contractor's safety team and legal departments to ensure compliance with occupational health regulations and guidelines under OSHA, ADA, and HIPAA
- Educates stakeholders on health, safety, and wellness topics with a primary focus on preventative measures
Outpatient Clinic N.P. - Southwest Agape Wellness, PLLC - Vernon, TX
(2024-11)
Owner & board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP-BC) of independent healthcare practice
- Provides outpatient, psychiatric healthcare services; managing various psychiatric disorders including debilitating illnesses related to mood, depressive, trauma-related, and/or symptoms of psychosis
- Serves as the sole outpatient mental health provider for Wilbarger County, TX, carrying primary responsibility for offering psychiatric services to established clients residing in rural neighboring communities
- Clinical expertise in psychopharmacological medication management and individualized treatment planning
- Full oversight over revenue cycle management of private practice and administrative practice functions
Clinical Lead Provider - North Texas State Hospital - Vernon, TX
(2022-12 - 2025-03)
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) II on the Forensic Treatment Program (admission unit).
- Voted member of APRN Committee as the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner representative for Vernon Campus
- Designated as a medical staff board member of the Medical Staff Executive Committee (MSEC)
- As the Clinical Lead Provider on the Forensic Treatment Program (FTP), developed and implemented healthcare recovery plans, and conducted risk assessments for TXHHSC Dangerousness Review Board
- Successfully managed and administratively supervised healthcare team of 3 medical professionals (2 nurse practitioners and 1 psychiatrist), ensuring consistent and high-quality psychiatric care
- Maintained flexibility in my role by balancing on-site and remote work effectively, demonstrating the facility's confidence in my experience and capability
- Provided effective on-call medical oversight as the Medical Officer of the Day (M.O.D.), ensuring patient safety and continuity of care during off-peak and after-hours (evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays)
- Voted to become an appointed member of the Clinical Operations Subcommittee (COSC): contributed to improving clinical care by researching, recommending, and developing strategies for new policies and procedures, focusing on enhancing hospital efficiency, accountability, and quality
- As the medical staff representative on FTP's Quality Improvement Team (QIT), played key role in developing, testing, and implementing solutions for operational improvements, linking QIT strategies and agendas with the MSEC board and Quality Improvement Council (QIC) to enhance program efficiency and effectiveness
- Conducted telehealth services, enhancing patient access to care while maintaining operational efficiency
APRN I / Registered Nurse (RN) II - North Texas State Hospital - Vernon, TX
(2011-08 - 2022-11)
Delivered comprehensive psychiatric care in a maximum-security setting, ensuring patient safety and effective outcomes
- Administered and monitored psychiatric medications in accordance with hospital policies and clinical standards
- Conducted nursing assessments and maintained accurate documentation to support coordinated, high-quality care planning. Career progression: Psychiatric RN from 08/2011 – 06/2019 | APRN from 07/2019 – 11/2022
- Provided leadership and clinical supervision to nursing staff, improving team performance and care delivery
- Served as the evening and weekend on-unit RN charge nurse in addition to serving as the Supervisory Campus RN during after-hours, thus overseeing clinical operations, and ensuring a safe, therapeutic environment
- Participated in and led all interdisciplinary treatment team meetings, contributing to program development and continuous improvement within a forensic competency-restoration program
- Demonstrated flexibility by providing on-unit and cross-unit coverage to maintain operational efficiency
- Educated patients on medications, coping strategies, and individualized treatment goals to promote recovery
Operating Room RN - Wilbarger General Hospital - Vernon, TX
(2013-07 - 2015-09)
Served in multiple nursing roles including as a circulating RN, surgical technologist, and PACU RN
- Oversaw medication administration and documentation while also managing surgical case scheduling
- Responded to after-hour emergencies and contributed to the onboarding and training of newly hired staff
- Provided patient and family education to maintain therapeutic communication during the perioperative process
Psychiatric Nursing Assistant - North Texas State Hospital - Vernon, TX
(2005 - 2011)
Sergeant - United States Marine Corps Reserves - NAS/JRB Fort Worth, TX
(2002 - 2012)
Honorable Discharge at rank of Sergeant
