Clinical Care Coordinator - Texas Orthopedic Hospital
(2022-09)
- Coordinated the Phase II team with Discharge Call Manager.
- Upheld as a member of the Peer Review Committee at Texas Orthopedic Hospital.
- Coordinated with nurse manager to develop programs targeting nurse education, overall departmental competencies, individual performance, patient safety, and service-related issues.
- Coordinated weekly work schedules for department employees.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of clients' physical, psychological, social and environmental status; analyzed data to develop an appropriate plan of care.
- Managed patient flow and directed nurses and doctors to ensure medical assignments are completed on time.
- Assessed need for additional staff, equipment and services based on historical data and seasonal trends.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare teams to ensure coordinated care.
Pre-Op/PACU/Endoscopy Nurse - Sugarland Surgery Center
(2018-05)
- Experience and have performed duties in Pre-Admission, Pre-Op, and PACU-Recovery Departments, with experience as a Charge Nurse within the PACU department.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives related to Endoscopy Nursing services.
- Administered local, inhalation or intravenous anesthetics to patients undergoing procedures.
- Educated staff on proper use of equipment related to endoscopic exams.
- Performed endoscopic procedures using rigid and flexible scopes including esophagogastroduodenoscopy, colonoscopy, bronchoscopy, cystoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, enteroscopy, ERCP.
- Performed duties as an Endoscopy Nurse with a Charge Nurse role within this department.
PACU Nurse - CHI St. Lukes Healthcare Hospital
(2017-11 - 2018-05)
- Supported physicians completing patient examinations and procedures.
- Instructed family members on post-operative instructions prior to discharge from PACU.
- Ensured a safe environment for all patients in the PACU area by adhering to safety protocols.
- Evaluated patient responses to anesthetics and monitored respiratory rate, blood pressure and pulse oximetry readings during surgeries.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Received verbal and written orders from physicians regarding medications, treatments and diagnostic tests for post-operative patients.
- Maintained current knowledge of standards of practice applicable to the PACU setting.
PAT/Pre-Op/PACU Nurse - Southwest Freeway Surgery Center
(2014-08 - 2017-11)
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Delivered compassionate care to increase comfort and psychological, social and spiritual well-being.
- Facilitated communication between members of the healthcare team by attending interdisciplinary meetings.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Assisted physician with examinations, tests and procedures.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
