Experience

Southern EVALS
• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Emergency/Psychiatric Nurse

  • Sep 2021 - Present


Christus St Frances Cabrini

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Clinical Director

  • Aug 2020 - Sep 2021

  Clinical Director of Adult Psych Services/Behavioral Health Unit. Clinical Director of Adult Psych Services/Behavioral Health Unit.



The GEO Group, Inc.

• United States
• Security and Investigations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Health Services Administrator

  • Sep 2019 - Jun 2020

  Managed the overall operations of the facility’s healthcare operations. Supervised 24.5 FTE’s, including Medical Director, 3 mid-level providers, and Director of Nursing. Worked in unison with facility, regional, and corporate management to ensure the healthcare needs of the facility are consistently being met and are in compliance with company’s contractual and healthcare policies and procedures, goals, and objectives. Maintained effective working relationships with correctional and nursing staff, contracted providers, and outside provider agencies. Ensured compliance with corporate policies and procedures and standards of accrediting bodies (ACA, NCCHC). Created local operating policies to ensure compliance with accreditation standards and improve operational effectiveness. Responsible for oversight of medical employees and contract providers. Performed continuous quality improvement and performance improvement studies and created corrective action plans as needed. Performed medical case reviews and made recommendations to ICE regarding compassionate release and risks related to COVID-19. Ensured medical staff were appropriately educated and compliant in policy and procedure. Assured compliance with infection control guidelines from CDC/Immigration Health Services Corp/Geo Corporate. Developed the facility’s Emergency Tactical Response Plan for COVID-19 for isolation of COVID-19 suspects and confirmed cases, quarantine of asymptomatic detainees exposed to COVID-19, social distancing precautions, and facility sanitation. Provided oversight to ensure isolation and infection control precautions were used appropriately by medical and security staff. Received “Supervisor of the Quarter” recognition.



Colfax Reunion Nursing and Rehabilitation

• ADON

  • Oct 2018 - Sep 2019

  Responsible for the care, assessment, treatment, and monitoring of patient needs for a 140 bed skilled nursing facility. Assessed “at risk” residents on a regular basis and communicated with MD to help prevent exacerbations and hospitalizations. Direct oversight and management of weight management program and wound care program. Completed MDS section “M” for residents with wounds and verified MDS completion. Supervised nursing staff and certified nursing assistant staff. Provided educational in-services for staff nurses and CNA’s on both clinical skills and duties as needed. Participated in PIP for infection control, reducing hospital admissions, and decreasing pressure ulcers. Ongoing development of policy and procedure for trauma informed care. Initiated and organized of staff “skills fair” for clinical education.



Central Louisiana Surgical Hospital

• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• PACU RN

  • May 2018 - Oct 2018

  Responsible for the care, assessment, treatment, and recovery of post-anesthesia patients of all ages. Managed post-operative pain and surgical sites, assessed patient’s condition and monitored post-surgical recovery, implemented treatment plan, and facilitated patient transfer to inpatient or discharge to home. Provided patient/family education as appropriate on post-operative care and complications, infection prevention, and medication administration. Facilitated communication with the interdisciplinary team and communicated changes in patient status as appropriate. Established a safe and encouraging environment. Documented all findings and interventions as appropriate in electronic and written (hybrid) medical record.



Longleaf Hospital

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Intake Manager

  • May 2016 - Apr 2018

  Supervisor of intake department for 92 bed psychiatric hospital with average daily discharge of 12-15. Working manager position which integrated aspects of both nursing and financial decision-making and require working knowledge of insurance verification and utilization review. Performed and supervised staff performing pre-certification with insurance companies for inpatient authorizations. Trained staff in and assisted staff as needed with regular duties which included assessment of the psychiatric patient for admission criteria, review of medical records and laboratory data, acting as a liaison to staff physicians to facilitate admission of patients, obtaining admission orders, ensuring patient safety, and transition of care to appropriate unit. Made strategic decisions regarding use of swing beds to achieve maximum patient census. Other duties included scheduling, staff disciplinary actions, chart review, and compiling reports regarding trends on both referrals and reflections.



CHRISTUS Health

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Emergency Department Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse and SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner)

  • Nov 2014 - May 2017

  Charge nurse and staff nurse of 38-bed Emergency Department including trauma rooms, chest pain center, and minor care/fast track area. Facilitating safe and effective patient flow from EMS and triage according to acuity, staffing assignments, building effective teams. Addressed patient complaints, assisted with critical care patients, moderate sedation procedures, and responded to codes, escort med-flight patients from helipad to ER. Ultrasound guided peripheral IV placement. Triage, assessment, and total care of the emergency room patient with a variety of acuity levels, ensured communication between all members of healthcare team, served as preceptor to new nursing staff and student nurses, delegated and supervised unlicensed personnel, facilitated patient/staff safety. Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (2015-2017) - Volunteered to serve as part of the team building a SANE program, which has included extensive classroom and clinical training. SANE duties included the assessment, care of, and forensic medical examination of victims of sexual assault, as well as legal documentation, forensic photography, and evidence collection. Developed follow up plans which included medical and community resources for physical and psychological health related to sexual assault.



Professional Home Health

• 1 - 100 Employee

• Home Health Nurse

  • Feb 2013 - Nov 2014

  Established and implemented plans of care for patients, assessed progress toward goals, performed chart audits, and facilitated communication between all members of interdisciplinary team to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Identified patients with decreased ability to perform ADL’s and collaborated with physician to obtain appropriate orders for PT/OT/ST. Collaborated with PT, OT, and ST and provided ongoing assessment of patients receiving therapy to ensure patient progression toward therapy goals. Provided independent assessment of the home health patient, patient education, wound care, venipuncture and/or IV start, medication preparation and/or administration, and nursing interventions for the home health patient.

• Emergency Room Registered Nurse

  • Jan 2011 - Feb 2013

  Triage, assessment, and total care of the emergency room patient with a variety of acuity levels, ensured communication between all members of healthcare team, served as preceptor to new nursing staff and student nurses, delegated and supervised unlicensed personnel, facilitated patient/staff safety. Triage, assessment, and total care of the emergency room patient with a variety of acuity levels, ensured communication between all members of healthcare team, served as preceptor to new nursing staff and student nurses, delegated and supervised unlicensed personnel, facilitated patient/staff safety.