Registered Nurse with 26yrs of experience
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Registered Nurse with 26 years of patient care experience seeking to obtain a position within a hospital, clinic, corporate or remote setting.
Personal Care Provider at Winners HealthCare Solutions (2024-01 – Present)
Provide assistance to with ADLs, light housework, and cooking in patient's homes.
Triage Nurse Specialist at Houston Methodist Hospital (2019-09 – 2023-12)
Receive incoming calls from patients within the Methodist Primary Care Group. Calls involve critical thinking and analysis through clinical decision making, effective interpersonal skills and strong oral/written communication. Provide patients with the most appropriate dispositions, education, and follow up instructions.
Nurse Consultant at Memorial Hermann Memorial City (2016-01 – 2019-09)
Received incoming calls from patients throughout the state of Texas and after hour calls from medical practices within Houston. Performed assessments based on information provided by patients and helped them determine the most appropriate medical treatment. Provided patient education and information for assistance programs within the community.
Staff RN at Memorial Hermann TMC (2014-04 – 2015-11)
Duties included patient care in an outpatient Infusion Center. Administering chemotherapy and biotherapy agents. Also, the transfusion of blood and blood products to patient with multiple cancer diagnoses. Serving as center telephone triage nurse, chart auditor, and order processor.
Nurse Clinician II at Harris Health System (2010-09 – 2013-06)
Responsible for patient care in an outpatient Infusion Center. Administered chemotherapy and biotherapy agents. Active participant of a multidisciplinary team. Provided patient, family, and staff education.
Supplemental/Contract RN at Bentaub General Hospital (2007-08 – 2010-08)
Provided direct care to the patient with diagnoses in an inpatient and outpatient setting. Performed various skilled medical procedures. Interpreted and carried out physician orders. Maintained patient records. Developed individual care plans. Provided patient and family education.
Staff RN at Memorial Hermann Hospital (2006-08 – 2007-08)
Duties included direct patient care in an outpatient Hematology/Oncology Clinic and Infusion Center. Administered chemotherapy and biotherapy agents, blood and blood product transfusions, and pain management infusions.
Resource Nurse at LSUHSC (2005-06 – 2006-07)
Assisted with patient admissions to Medical Surgical units. IV, NG tube, and catheter placement. Provided wound care, phlebotomy, and assisted graduate nurses with unit orientation. Carried out physician orders to assist unit staff with patient care. Performed monthly chart audits.
Travel Nurse at LSUHSC, Shreveport, La/ Memorial Hermann Hospital (2003-10 – 2005-06)
Provided direct patient care for inpatients in various medical settings.
Registered Nurse (PRN) at LSUHSC (2002-09 – 2003-09)
Provided direct patient care for patients admitted to Medical Surgical, Oncology, Observation units.
Staff RN at LSUHSC (2000-01 – 2002-09)
Registered Nurse within a forty-four bed Medical-Surgical unit. Responsibilities included care of medical, pre/post op surgical, stabilized critical care and telemetry patients. Proficiency in the application and performance of related medical/surgical procedures and skills. Knowledge of various medications and treatments used for patients with multiple diagnoses. Interpreted and carried out physician orders. Served as patient advocate and educator.
Emergency Room Nurse Tech at Christus Schumpert Medical Center (1999-04 – 1999-10)
Assisted ER Triage Nurse with patient assessments, various procedures, and data entry.
Wound/Ostomy Tech at LSUHSC (1999-04 – 1999-10)
Assisted WOCN with patient wound care and ostomy management.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Grambling State University (1999-12)
