Wound Care RN (Part-Time) - Heritage Park of Katy - Katy, TX
(2026-04)
- Assesses, treats, and monitors resident's chronic, acute and surgical wounds and pressure injuries
- Directs prevention strategies to minimize skin breakdown and pressure injuries
- Documents wound assessments and care plans accurately to track patient progress in Point Click Care
Utilization Review/Prior Authorization RN - Cohere Health - Remote
(2026-02 - 2026-05)
- Reviewed medical necessity for inpatient, concurrent, prior auth, and retrospective cases to ensure appropriate, high-quality care
- Collaborated with Medical Directors and providers to align on clinical decisions
- Documented reviews accurately and meet production/quality goals
- Applied MCG, Cohere, WISer and coverage guidelines to ensure compliance and consistency
- Partnered across teams (Operations, Product, Quality, Health Plans) to improve processes and outcomes
- Identified opportunities for care management or quality improvement programs
- Supported accreditation, regulatory, and quality initiatives
Inpatient Wound Care RN Liaison - Restorix Health - Houston, TX
(2025-03 - 2026-02)
- Developed patient-specific wound care plans and regularly reviewing wound progress
- Assisted providers with specialized wound care procedures with the hospital
- Implemented preventative measures to reduce pressure ulcers and other wound care complications
- Educated patients and families on proper wound care practices and home care instructions
- Collaborated with the interdisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care
- Applied NPWT, treated pressure injuries, surgical, chronic, and acute wounds and Diabetic, Venous and Arterial ulcers
Lead Nurse - Kaiser Permanente - Kensington, MD
(2005-09 - 2025-04)
Lead Podiatry Wound Care Certified Nurse (September 2009 to April 2025) and Lead Internal Medicine Nurse (September 2005 to September 2009)
- Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary team to develop and implement care plans to ensure continuity of care
- Triaged walk-in patients as needed and performed thorough assessments
- Acquired EKGs, glucometer readings, monitored vitals, administered pre/postoperative medications and intravenous therapy per physician's orders
- Managed and conducted Podimetrics SmartMat patient education, assessments, documentation and escalating critical findings to the Podiatrist
- Applied and removed Wound Vac, SNAP Vac, Total Contact Casts, Unna Boots, and Profore multilayer dressings
- Assisted with the application and care management of Apligraf, Dermagraft, and Theraskin skin substitutes
- Assisted physicians in preoperative and postoperative invasive and noninvasive surgical procedures
- Supervised patient flow and directed other clinical support staff in the delivery of patient care within the Health Care Team
- Provided patient and family education on disease management, medications, and post discharge care instructions
- Entered and managed Durable Medical Equipment and Surgical Specialty referrals for patients
- Per physician, communicated labs, diagnostic results, and messages received via EPIC, Teams, telephone and patient secured messaging
- Acted as a preceptor to new nurses, assisting with orientation and training
Telemetry Nurse - Howard County General Hospital - Columbia, MD
(2003-09 - 2005-09)
- Initiated clinical pathways and performed admission and on-going assessments
- Analyzed telemetry data in real time, identifying arrhythmias, ST-segment changes, and other cardiac abnormalities and vital signs
- Responded promptly to telemetry alarms and life-threatening situations by initiating appropriate interventions based on established policies, procedures and protocols
- Observed and recorded patient's conditions and reactions to drugs, treatments and other significant incidents and notified physician
- Fostered a supportive and compassionate environment to care for patients
- Worked collaboratively with the physician and Case Manager to develop and implement tailored comprehensive care plans
Pharmacy Technician - Kaiser Permanente - Silver Spring, MD
(1998-12 - 2000-12)
- Assisted and supported pharmacists in processing prescription orders in both impatient and outpatient settings
- Trained new pharmacy technicians and assisted in the maintenance of the drug inventory
