Experience

D&S Community Services

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Case Management Nurse

  • Feb 2020 - Present

  8911 Capitol of Texas Hwy. Bldg. 1, Suite 1300, Austin, TX 78759, (512) 327-2325 - Provide individualized nursing care as needed in accordance with Individualized Service Plan (ISP) and Person-Directed Plan (PDP) and current standards of care, including but not limited to administering and monitoring medications for efficacy, adverse effects, precautions, contraindications, and potential interactions with other medications as well as monitoring vital signs and overall health status of consumers. - Provide training as needed to consumers and staff, family members… Show more - Provide individualized nursing care as needed in accordance with Individualized Service Plan (ISP) and Person-Directed Plan (PDP) and current standards of care, including but not limited to administering and monitoring medications for efficacy, adverse effects, precautions, contraindications, and potential interactions with other medications as well as monitoring vital signs and overall health status of consumers. - Provide training as needed to consumers and staff, family members, guardians or other significant persons based on consumers individual needs, including but not limited to training on their special needs, diagnoses, medications, treatment, nutritional requirements, medical or adaptive equipment and other health related needs. - Communicate as necessary with families, conservators, guardians, case service managers, service coordinators, direct care staff, fellow nurses, physicians, other medical, counseling, and therapeutic professionals to ensure the coordination of nursing care. - Maintain medical records to reflect timely, accurate, legible, and complete client documentation. - Ensure that all medical and adaptive equipment continue to be appropriate and are in safe working order, reporting any and all defects immediately to appropriate administrative staff. Show less



Encompass Health

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

• Field RN Case Manager

  • Aug 2019 - Feb 2020

  1002 Marble Heights Drive, Suite B, Marble Falls, TX 78654 (830) 693-2657 - Conduct initial health evaluation and Individualized plan of care. - Monitor patient health and update plan accordingly. - Provide education and teaching to patients and caregivers regarding disease processes. - Instruct patients and families on proper home care. - Manage and administer medications and assist with pain management. - Manage wounds and provide wound care. - Supervise field LVNs and home health aides.



None

• Information Technology & Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Registered Nurse

  • 2017 - 2019

  Leander, Texas Gap in employment is related to an unexpected health event. After several surgeries, I have completely recovered and resumed all my normal activities. During my time off I successfully completed the WCEI wound care course and attained my national certification from the National Alliance of Wound Care and Ostomy.



Texas Department of State Health Services

• Medical Practices
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Public Health Nurse (RN) IV, Tuberculosis Case Manager HHS Region 7

  • Aug 2016 - May 2017

  2408 S. 37th St. Temple, TX 76504 - Responsible for developing, directing, and providing technical services for the Tuberculosis Elimination and Hansen’s Disease Programs - Provide consultative services of screening/diagnostic procedures/treatment guidelines; arrange expert physician consultation services for complex TB cases (MDR-TB and pediatrics). - Provide technical oversight for the Regional Public Health nursing staff that delivers TB case management, contact investigation and disease intervention activities -… Show more - Responsible for developing, directing, and providing technical services for the Tuberculosis Elimination and Hansen’s Disease Programs - Provide consultative services of screening/diagnostic procedures/treatment guidelines; arrange expert physician consultation services for complex TB cases (MDR-TB and pediatrics). - Provide technical oversight for the Regional Public Health nursing staff that delivers TB case management, contact investigation and disease intervention activities - Review, audit and analyze Regional and Local Health Department (LHD) TB program services, containment and surveillance activities - Maintain a cooperative working relationship with state, regional, LHDs, public health officials, correctional facilities and community health care providers - Provide consultative clinical and technical services to agency program staff, other governmental agencies, LHDs, correctional facilities, community organizations and health care providers that serve populations at-risk to ensure a high standard of practice for TB control activities Show less



Williamson County and Cities Health District

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Public Health Nurse (RN) III, Tuberculosis Case Manager

  • May 2015 - Aug 2016

  355 Texas Avenue Round Rock, Texas 78664 - Provide patient care to disease investigations and prevention such as basic adult and pediatric physical assessments, as well as blood draws, sputum collection, TB screening, and relevant clinical history, and treatment for clients with tuberculosis - Skilled in performing phlebotomy, obtaining and processing specimens, conducting diagnostic procedures including TB, administering medications and immunizations - Knowledgeable with infectious disease case management and infection control… Show more - Provide patient care to disease investigations and prevention such as basic adult and pediatric physical assessments, as well as blood draws, sputum collection, TB screening, and relevant clinical history, and treatment for clients with tuberculosis - Skilled in performing phlebotomy, obtaining and processing specimens, conducting diagnostic procedures including TB, administering medications and immunizations - Knowledgeable with infectious disease case management and infection control practices - Ability to assemble, correlate, and analyze facts for divisive solutions to problems, as well as the preparation of analytical reports to varied educational levels for comprehensive understanding

• Public Health Nurse (RN) II

  • Mar 2014 - May 2015

  355 Texas Avenue Round Rock, Texas 78664 - Provide essential Public Health Services and preventative health services to the citizens of Williamson County, TX - Maintain knowledge of the Texas Vaccines for Children (TVFC) rules and regulations and CDC guidance for the administration of vaccines - Follow approved standing delegation orders and standard operating guidelines for all clinical service programs and the Class D Pharmacy - Provide outreach and health education to individuals, families, and the community on a regular… Show more - Provide essential Public Health Services and preventative health services to the citizens of Williamson County, TX - Maintain knowledge of the Texas Vaccines for Children (TVFC) rules and regulations and CDC guidance for the administration of vaccines - Follow approved standing delegation orders and standard operating guidelines for all clinical service programs and the Class D Pharmacy - Provide outreach and health education to individuals, families, and the community on a regular basis



Scott & White Healthcare

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management

• Clinic Nurse

  • Jul 2012 - Mar 2014

  Currently manage and facilitate “Nurse Visit Treatment” schedule at GTSC clinic Triage patient phone calls and clinic walk-ins ranging from open wounds, chest pain, hypotension, medication issues, etc. Complete physicians orders received from the floor (i.e.: facilitate patient transport to ED, IV fluid administration, pain medication administration, unna boot application, wound care, etc.) Administer therapy plans (i.e.: Aransep, Procrit, allergy immunotherapy, B12… Show more Currently manage and facilitate “Nurse Visit Treatment” schedule at GTSC clinic Triage patient phone calls and clinic walk-ins ranging from open wounds, chest pain, hypotension, medication issues, etc. Complete physicians orders received from the floor (i.e.: facilitate patient transport to ED, IV fluid administration, pain medication administration, unna boot application, wound care, etc.) Administer therapy plans (i.e.: Aransep, Procrit, allergy immunotherapy, B12, testosterone, etc.) Perform skills aseptically, i.e.: inserting IV’s, Foley catheters, placing NG tubes, venipuncture, wound, and tracheostomy care Correlate patient care based on orders received from other Scott & White facilities Perform patient teaching based on patient learning style, need, and ability. Skilled at collecting objective and subjective data from various sources to augment patient care Maintain a positive influence while role-modeling professional behaviors such as rounding, service recovery, scripting, and providing a positive approach to problem-solving for the unit Show less



New Hope Manor

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Charge Nurse

  • Feb 2012 - Jun 2012

  Cedar Park, TX 2nd Shift Charge Nurse (float) for 100+ bed rehabilitative and long-term skilled nursing facility Use clinical judgment in evaluation activities to meet patient care needs of an assigned unit/floor including established priorities Ensure patient services are provided in a timely, efficient, and cost-effective manner by utilizing the resources (manpower, material, and equipment) of the unit and shift economically and assure those services are provided in accordance with established… Show more 2nd Shift Charge Nurse (float) for 100+ bed rehabilitative and long-term skilled nursing facility Use clinical judgment in evaluation activities to meet patient care needs of an assigned unit/floor including established priorities Ensure patient services are provided in a timely, efficient, and cost-effective manner by utilizing the resources (manpower, material, and equipment) of the unit and shift economically and assure those services are provided in accordance with established standards and policies of nursing care Administer medications and treatments safely, accurately, and in accordance with established policies and procedures Show less


Austin Community College
• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee
• Student

  • 2009 - 2011