Registered Nurse – Nurse Clinician III / Charge Nurse - University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) - Galveston
(2024-02)
- Coordinate and prioritize patient care for correctional units serving approximately 7,000 inmates.
- Supervise nursing staff, delegate assignments, and ensure continuity of safe care.
- Collaborate with security, physicians, and multidisciplinary teams during routine and emergency situations.
- Respond to medical emergencies and maintain compliance with TDCJ and UTMB policies.
- Perform all LVN responsibilities while independently managing comprehensive patient assessments, develop individualized care plans, and manage complex clinical cases.
Vocational Nurse – Clinic Nurse - University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) - Galveston
(2022-02 - 2024-02)
- Delivered direct nursing care, medication administration, wound care, and patient intake within correctional healthcare setting.
- Performed physical and mental health assessments, monitored patient status, and reported changes to providers.
- Executed physician orders, assisted with diagnostic and treatment procedures, and maintained accurate documentation.
- Applied infection prevention, isolation precautions, and patient safety standards.
- Utilized critical thinking to prioritize care and respond effectively during medical emergencies.
LVN Floor Nurse - Texas Center for Infectious Disease
(2019-02 - 2021-12)
- Administered direct medical care to approximately 30 patient tuberculosis unit.
- Facilitate orientation for new oncoming employees.
- Perform wound care treatments, administer insulin, and IV medications.
- Communicate patient status and emergency information to appropriate physicians.
- Utilize critical thinking skills during emergency situations and delegate duties when suitable.
- Daily duties include PICC line dressing changes, colostomy care, catheter insertions, bladder scans.
LVN Charge/Day Shift Nurse - Correct Care Solutions
(2015-04 - 2015-08)
- Administered direct medical care to corrections facility (max capacity for unit being 1,176).
- Evaluated 20-50 inmate patient symptoms daily utilizing standing order checklist.
- Performed wound care treatments, mental health assessments and patient intake processing.
- Communicated patient status and emergency information to appropriate physicians.
- Utilized critical thinking skills during emergency situations and delegated duties when suitable.
LVN Suite C - The Children's Clinic
(2014-10 - 2015-03)
- Managed direct and basic healthcare of pediatric patients under direct supervision.
- Optimized time management skills in a high-volume clinic atmosphere.
- Assessed vitals, administered immunizations, medications, and ear lavages.
- Provided staff support for provider by answering phone calls, assisting with paperwork, and submitting refills.
Student Peer Member – Absentee Committee - Vocational Nursing Program
(2013-08 - 2014-08)
- Contributed to a committee elected by peers to determine classmate's eligibility due to excessive absences.
- Facilitated an absentee committee meeting resulting in reaching a group verdict that was impartial and fair.
