Nurse Educator, APRN, FNP-BC

• Jan 2023 - Present

Supports LVIM’s providers by assessing and monitoring providers’ caseloads and training clinical staff in using the EHR. Works in collaboration with other members of the healthcare team and is responsible for identifying improvement measures for the LVIM clinic. Provides acute and chronic high-quality compassionate care to the patients of LVIM in Polk County.

Registered Nurse (volunteer)

• Sep 2020 - Jan 2023

Registered Nurse

• Sep 2018 - Apr 2020

PRN PRN

Registered Nurse

• Mar 2018 - Nov 2019

PRN

Clinical Coordinator

• Aug 2017 - Apr 2018

Clinical management of 70 ICHD patients. Works with the IDT to ensure our patients receive exemplary care the DaVita Way.

Registered Nurse

• Aug 2016 - Aug 2017

Facility Administrator

• Jul 2014 - Aug 2016

Managing a team that provides direct care to high acuity patients in a VAD and tracheostomy certified clinic.

Clinical Coordinator

• Nov 2013 - Jul 2014

Clinical Coordinator

• Feb 2013 - Oct 2013

Manage and coordinate care for 70 hemodialysis patients following state and CMS guidelines. Lead staff through change. Collect and assess data to create action plans for teammates, patients, and clinic. Participates in weekly CORE meetings and Monthly QAPI meetings.

Clinical Coordinator

• Nov 2012 - Feb 2013

Coordinated hemodialysis, apheresis and peritoneal dialysis treatments for acute patients at 27 DFW area hospitals that provided acute care and transplant services.Managed over 30 RN's and 6 CCHT's. Lead QAPI and collaborated with over 60 physicians and numerous administrators at multiple hospital systems to ensure the best care was provided to the acute patients of the DFW Metroplex. Provided direct patient care as needed when patient acuity demands required.

Acute Care Manager

• Oct 2011 - Oct 2012

Responsible for completing over 500 monthly HD, Apheresis, and PD treatments at 6 hospitals per facility, state and national guidelines through direct management of 14 RN's and 3 PCT's.Provide continuous quality improvement with audits, education and action plans.Maintain an excellent relationship with hospital nurses, physicians and administrators to provide the best nephrology practices and care to the CKD and ESRD patients in the Fort Worth Area.

Clinical Coordinator

• Feb 2007 - Sep 2011

Coordinated care for 54 patients and provided back up acute HD and CRRT treatments for a 50 station L.L.C in Topeka KS. Participated in QAPI and team growth and management. Coordinated care for 54 patients and provided back up acute HD and CRRT treatments for a 50 station L.L.C in Topeka KS. Participated in QAPI and team growth and management.

Registered Nurse Emergency Dept.

• Jul 2006 - Feb 2007

RN at an 11 bed Emergency Department RN at an 11 bed Emergency Department

Nurse Technician

• Dec 2004 - Jul 2006

Patient Care Technician

• Dec 2000 - Aug 2004