Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

• Jul 2023 - Present

• Assess the physical and mental condition of patients by performing and obtaining comprehensive or problem-focused physical examinations and medical histories. • Counsel patients regarding medical processes, management of the health illness/condition, medication, nutrition, and health promotion. • Provide education on drug regimens and possible side effects or interactions with other substances such as food supplements, over the counter medications and herbal remedies. • Evaluate patients' behavior to formulate diagnosis • Assess treatments, and analyze patient data to determine patient needs or treatment goals. • Participated in follow ups • Completed SOAP notes • Make referrals when appropriate Show less

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

• Apr 2023 - Present

Case Management Nurse

• Jan 2022 - Jul 2023

• Oversee all aspects of case management for 100 patients across seven zip codes in the DFW metroplex, identifying patient needs, verifying criteria for services, completing referrals, contacting external agencies, and ordering supplies • Utilize Blackline to conduct 7 weekly comprehensive assessments in over-the-phone or in-person visits during COVID-19 • Serve as a subject matter expert, training and coaching new employees on industry best practices and company processes • Develop and implement case management plans, including a waiver service plan with patients, caregivers, physicians, and other appropriate healthcare professionals to address members’ health needs and establish individualized goals • Monitor ongoing care to evaluate effectiveness, document goal achievement, and suggest or make appropriate changes • Promote integration of services including behavioral health care and long-term services to enhance the continuity of care • Assess patients’ mobility and independence to determine eligibility and allocate minutes for services according to results • Facilitate interdisciplinary care team meetings for approval or denial of services and informal ICT collaboration • Use motivational interviewing and clinical guideposts to educate, support, and motivate change throughout interactions • Assess barriers to care, coordinating service to effectively address psycho/social, financial, and medical concerns Show less

Registered Nurse

• May 2019 - Feb 2022

•Completed daily patient assessments and provided short term care in Telemetry unit, administering medications/blood products while monitoring 5+ patients for adverse effects to treatment; communicated health statuses to team members •Received admitting patients and ensured accuracy of documented patients’ history and home medications •Served as a clinical coach for 7 new hires and graduate nurses, providing direct support and guidance on best practices • Participated in multidisciplinary team to provide safe and effective care, reviewing medical orders for accuracy and carrying them out in a timely manner; completed relevant forms to provide patients with additional resources •Consulted with primary care providers and other health professionals to monitor care plans in order to access efficacy; documented interventions and made suggestions for modifications to treatments or referrals as necessary •Provided comprehensive education to patient regarding conditions and treatments, answering questions accordingly • Monitored medical compliance and administered medications and treatment plans for patients in long term, acute care, emphasizing care which increased the likelihood patients would achieve prior state of living • Observed and addressed complications such as excessive wounds and declining muscle and bodily functioning • Avoided medication errors by verifying the accuracy of medication orders Show less

Registered Nurse

• Sep 2018 - May 2019

• Provided hands-on care and support to patients in critical condition in a fast-paced, high-volume setting • Received admitting patients and ensured accuracy of documented patients’ history and home medications • Assisted with creating care plans as a result of comprehensive assessments, modifying treatments when necessary • Administered lifesaving and sedation drip medications such as vasopressors, Epinephrine, Adenosine, Propofol, Heparin, Insulin, Precedex, and Nimbex while monitoring patients for adverse reactions • Responded to cardiac arrest calls and medical emergencies as part of the medical emergency and critical care team • Assisted with bedside procedures and interventions such as intubation, mechanical ventilation, and central line insertion Show less

Registered Respiratory Therapist

• Jun 2015 - Jul 2017

• Assisted with bedside intubation and extubating ventilators, providing vital oxygen support to 20 patients per shift • Administered respiratory therapies such as oxygen therapy, nebulizer treatments, and chest physiotherapy • Participated as part of the team to assess the needs and progress of patients and aided in cardiac response calls • Provided client education on respiratory therapies, addressing concerns and answering questions from family members • Assisted with bedside bronchoscopy procedures to identify swelling, masses, secretion; took samples for further testing Show less