Psychiatric Nurse / Behavioral Health Nurse - Denton State Supported Living Center
(2025-06)
- Provided nursing care to individuals with intellectual disabilities, developmental disabilities, and behavioral health needs.
- Completed physical, mental health, and behavioral assessments.
- Administered psychiatric and routine medications according to physician orders.
- Monitored patients for medication effectiveness, side effects, and adverse reactions.
- Used crisis-intervention and de-escalation techniques to manage behavioral emergencies safely.
- Recognized and reported changes in patients' physical condition, behavior, and mental health status.
- Developed and followed individualized nursing and behavioral support plans.
- Responded to medical emergencies, injuries, seizures, and behavioral crises.
- Maintained patient safety while promoting dignity, independence, and personal choice.
- Collaborated with physicians, psychiatrists, psychologists, direct-care staff, and other healthcare professionals.
- Documented assessments, medications, incidents, treatments, and patient progress accurately.
- Educated patients and staff about medications, health conditions, and safety procedures.
- Completed detailed incident reports following behavioral events, injuries, medication errors, and other safety concerns.
- Documented patient assessments, treatments, behavioral changes, and nursing interventions using the SOAP-note format.
Neurology Nurse - Children's hospital of the King's Daughters Norfolk VA - Norfolk, VA
(2025-05 - 2026-02)
- Coordinated referrals to specialists and other healthcare providers for pediatric patients.
- Communicated with pharmacies to verify seizure medications, prescriptions, dosages, and availability.
- Worked with physicians, families, pharmacies, and insurance companies to prevent interruptions in medication therapy.
- Completed prior authorizations and communicated with insurance companies to obtain approval for medically necessary services, medications, and equipment.
- Prepared and processed paperwork for disability parking placards and license plates.
- Maintained accurate patient records and ensured that forms and supporting medical documentation were completed correctly.
- Educated and supported families in English and Spanish regarding referrals, medications, insurance requirements, and follow-up care.
- Protected patient confidentiality and followed HIPAA requirements.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to coordinate pediatric patient care.
Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse - Fluvanna Correctional Facility
(2024-10 - 2025-04)
Provided direct patient care to an inmate population within a correctional facility setting.
- Assisted with medical screening and initial assessment of new intakes.
- Administered medications in compliance with correctional policies, including "pill line" duties.
- Responded to medical emergencies and assisted RNs and physicians with sick call procedures.
- Maintained security and accountability of medical supplies and tools.
License Vocational Nurse - Endeavors Government Services
(2023-04 - 2024-09)
- Continuously monitored medical clearance lists, emails, and special cases as requested by Case Managers, focusing on efficient reunification of UCs in a medically responsible way.
- Safely transported pediatric patients to medical procedures and healthcare facilities
- Monitored vital signs and patient condition before, during, and after transport
- Administered medications according to physician orders
- Prepared patients and required medical equipment for transportation
- Responded quickly to changes in a patient's condition.
IME Chart Auditor - Loyal Source
(2022-02 - 2023-03)
- Collaborated with Medical liaisons to continuously monitor cases for medical clearance.
- Verified daily inspections and investigated to identify errors and inconsistencies in medical charts.
- Ensured ORR guidelines were being followed and implemented correctly.
- Verified medical records clerks and medical transcriptionists entered data correctly in UC Portal/Vision Link (Site Specific EMR).
- Transcribed medical visits as needed.
- Reported necessary updates or remediations for staff to management.
Nursing Lead - Loyal Source
(2021-03 - 2022-02)
- Assisted staff with the intake process of unaccompanied minors.
- Assigned daily duties to medical staff.
- Trained medical staff on policies and procedures in accordance with ORR guidelines.
- Collaborated with different departments to ensure completion of medical projects.
- Traveled with special population minors during transfers to higher care facilities.
License Vocational Nurse - Outreach Home Health - El Paso, TX
(2016-04 - 2020-12)
Provided pediatric home health care, including management of trach care, ventilators, and Mic-key tubes.
- Provided one-on-one nursing care for a ventilator-dependent patient in the home.
- Monitored ventilator settings, alarms, and the patient's respiratory status.
- Performed tracheostomy care and maintained a clear airway.
- Monitored oxygen saturation and administered supplemental oxygen as ordered.
- Performed suctioning and provided airway management when necessary.
- Assessed breath sounds, respiratory rate, skin color, and signs of respiratory distress.
- Completed routine ventilator circuit and respiratory-equipment checks.
- Provided emergency tracheostomy and ventilator care according to the patient's car plan.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed.
- Monitored vital signs and documented the patient's condition and nursing interventions.
- Communicated changes in the patient's condition to physicians, supervisors, and family members.
- Educated and supported caregivers regarding ventilator, tracheostomy, and oxygen safety.
- Followed infection-control procedures and maintained a clean, safe home environment.
- Coordinated care with respiratory therapists, physicians, pharmacies, and medical-equipment providers.
Medication Aid - Sun Ridge Assistant Living - El Paso, TX
(2014-06 - 2015-06)
- Assisted Physician in consults, performed wound care, administered insulin injections, medications, and nursing skills.
