Experience

Baptist Health System

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

• Registered Nurse Medical-Surgical

  • Nov 2018 - Present



Urology San Antonio

• United States
• Medical Practices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Registered Nurse

  • Nov 2017 - Nov 2018

  Nurse Navigator Providing direct patient care and comprehensive coordination of care for patients and their families/ caregivers, to eliminate barriers to timely care, facilitate flow through system using a direct pathway. Facilitate interactions with clinicians to help increase patient and provider satisfaction, point of contact with providers and the first point of contact for patients and families. Assist patients with any barriers related to care. Nurse Navigator Providing direct patient care and comprehensive coordination of care for patients and their families/ caregivers, to eliminate barriers to timely care, facilitate flow through system using a direct pathway. Facilitate interactions with clinicians to help increase patient and provider satisfaction, point of contact with providers and the first point of contact for patients and families. Assist patients with any barriers related to care.



UT Health San Antonio

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• RN Supervisor

  • Apr 2013 - Nov 2017

  Urology Clinic Supervisor oordinating nursing operations and activities to ensure efficient and quality service; ensure compliance with regulations and clinic standards of quality patient care and patient confidentiality. Ensure that Infection Control/ Exposure Plans are understood and followed by staff. Evaluate patient care needs. Assisted in providing solutions to patient care crisis problems and complaints. Obtained and recorded vital signs and other appropriate information, such as height,… Show more Urology Clinic Supervisor oordinating nursing operations and activities to ensure efficient and quality service; ensure compliance with regulations and clinic standards of quality patient care and patient confidentiality. Ensure that Infection Control/ Exposure Plans are understood and followed by staff. Evaluate patient care needs. Assisted in providing solutions to patient care crisis problems and complaints. Obtained and recorded vital signs and other appropriate information, such as height, weight, drug allergies, current medications and presenting problem. Anticipated the needs of the patient and the practitioner during the exam. Ensured patient privacy and comfort during the exam; instructed patients in the collection of samples and other tests. Administered ordered medications via oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular or intravesical routes. Started intravenous lines and administer intravenous fluids with appropriate certification. Under supervision of the practitioner, informed patients of lab results, called in prescriptions to pharmacies and returned practitioners’ phone messages. Documented all procedures and interactions in patient’s medical record. Assisted with diagnostic tests and procedures, including bladder cancer therapies, catheterization and urodynamics. Supervised all aspects of employee management including selection, orientation, training and staffing of the nursing staff. Prepared clinical staff schedules. Monitored, edited and signed off on staff timecards each pay period. Conducted employee performance appraisals for supervised staff, setting individual goals and follow-up as outlined in policies and procedures. Reviewed and ordered department supplies, maintained requisitions and reports. Show less Urology Clinic Supervisor oordinating nursing operations and activities to ensure efficient and quality service; ensure compliance with regulations and clinic standards of quality patient care and patient confidentiality. Ensure that Infection Control/ Exposure Plans are understood and followed by staff. Evaluate patient care needs. Assisted in providing solutions to patient care crisis problems and complaints. Obtained and recorded vital signs and other appropriate information, such as height,… Show more Urology Clinic Supervisor oordinating nursing operations and activities to ensure efficient and quality service; ensure compliance with regulations and clinic standards of quality patient care and patient confidentiality. Ensure that Infection Control/ Exposure Plans are understood and followed by staff. Evaluate patient care needs. Assisted in providing solutions to patient care crisis problems and complaints. Obtained and recorded vital signs and other appropriate information, such as height, weight, drug allergies, current medications and presenting problem. Anticipated the needs of the patient and the practitioner during the exam. Ensured patient privacy and comfort during the exam; instructed patients in the collection of samples and other tests. Administered ordered medications via oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular or intravesical routes. Started intravenous lines and administer intravenous fluids with appropriate certification. Under supervision of the practitioner, informed patients of lab results, called in prescriptions to pharmacies and returned practitioners’ phone messages. Documented all procedures and interactions in patient’s medical record. Assisted with diagnostic tests and procedures, including bladder cancer therapies, catheterization and urodynamics. Supervised all aspects of employee management including selection, orientation, training and staffing of the nursing staff. Prepared clinical staff schedules. Monitored, edited and signed off on staff timecards each pay period. Conducted employee performance appraisals for supervised staff, setting individual goals and follow-up as outlined in policies and procedures. Reviewed and ordered department supplies, maintained requisitions and reports. Show less



Baptist Health

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

• Registered Nurse

  • Feb 2011 - Apr 2013

  Labor & Delivery nurse in a hospital setting, assisting the physician or midwife with all aspects of pregnancy and childbirth. Nursing duties during birth itself include monitoring fetal heartbeat and the length and strength of contractions, as well as administering medication, coaching women and assisting with any complications that arise. Following the birth,perform tests on newborns and provide guidance to the mother on all aspects of recovery and infant care. Labor & Delivery nurse in a hospital setting, assisting the physician or midwife with all aspects of pregnancy and childbirth. Nursing duties during birth itself include monitoring fetal heartbeat and the length and strength of contractions, as well as administering medication, coaching women and assisting with any complications that arise. Following the birth,perform tests on newborns and provide guidance to the mother on all aspects of recovery and infant care.



University Health

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

• Licensed Vocational Nurse

  • Jan 2004 - Feb 2011

  Licensed Vocational Nurse in a multi specialty clinic to include Pediatrics, Urgent care, Family Practice and Women’s Services. Ensured all patients were screened correctly and in a timely manner and provider and treatment rooms were adequately stocked at all times. Ensured lab specimens, immunizations, and other prescribed nursing care was delivered appropriately and in a timely manner. Assisted in setting up rooms and at the bedside for the patient for procedures to include, enemas, IVs… Show more Licensed Vocational Nurse in a multi specialty clinic to include Pediatrics, Urgent care, Family Practice and Women’s Services. Ensured all patients were screened correctly and in a timely manner and provider and treatment rooms were adequately stocked at all times. Ensured lab specimens, immunizations, and other prescribed nursing care was delivered appropriately and in a timely manner. Assisted in setting up rooms and at the bedside for the patient for procedures to include, enemas, IVs, dressing changes, suctioning, blood draws, EKG, and other tasks as assigned. Show less Licensed Vocational Nurse in a multi specialty clinic to include Pediatrics, Urgent care, Family Practice and Women’s Services. Ensured all patients were screened correctly and in a timely manner and provider and treatment rooms were adequately stocked at all times. Ensured lab specimens, immunizations, and other prescribed nursing care was delivered appropriately and in a timely manner. Assisted in setting up rooms and at the bedside for the patient for procedures to include, enemas, IVs… Show more Licensed Vocational Nurse in a multi specialty clinic to include Pediatrics, Urgent care, Family Practice and Women’s Services. Ensured all patients were screened correctly and in a timely manner and provider and treatment rooms were adequately stocked at all times. Ensured lab specimens, immunizations, and other prescribed nursing care was delivered appropriately and in a timely manner. Assisted in setting up rooms and at the bedside for the patient for procedures to include, enemas, IVs, dressing changes, suctioning, blood draws, EKG, and other tasks as assigned. Show less