Chad C.

Chad C.

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  • About me

    Nurse Practitioner with experience in treating acute and chronic illnesses across the lifespan. Dedicated leader committed to patients, colleagues, and stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes and customer service.

  • Education

    • The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

      2012 - 2013
      BSN Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 3.33

      Activities and Societies: UTSNA President UTSNA Vice President Member of UTSNA Member of SGO

    • Blinn College

      2010 - 2011
      None General 4.0

      Took Pre requisite courses for my BSN

    • TEEX

      2009 - 2010
      EMT-B Emergency medical tech

      State certified till 2015

    • University of North Texas

      1999 - 2003
      B.S. Biology Biology, chemistry

      Activities and Societies: Tri Beta Biological honors society, resident hall association, UNT Mentor, Resident Assistant, BSM Graduated with a BS in Biology from UNT in 2003. Even though I have my degree, I believe you never stop learning

    • Texas Woman's University

      2015 - 2020
      Master’s Degree Family Nurse Practioner 3.5

      Completed my MSN in December

  • Experience

    • ProPath Pathology Services

      Jun 2004 - Nov 2004
      Histology tech

      Gained experience in processing patient specimens by organizing each specimen according to ProPaths policies. This organization allowed specimens to be assessed more effeciently and accurately by the Pathology Assistant.

    • Chick-fil-A

      May 2005 - Feb 2008
      General manager

      Conduct end of month inventory, order product, hire new team members, prepare daily financial report, built relationships with vendors, create raving fans through community events, create systems to help increase sales, help other leaders manage daily shifts,

    • Chick Fil A

      Mar 2008 - May 2012
      General Manager

      I mentored a team of 50-54 members on a weekly basis. Out of my team of 54, I also developed 10 supervisors/team leaders into successful business minded professionals as well as conduct end of month inventory. In between developing leaders, I also created systems to increase customer ratings to create more "raving fans" in my store through community events; as well as manage and update vendor accounts.

    • MD Anderson Cancer Center

      Oct 2013 - Oct 2014
      Pediatric RN

      Pediatric oncology consists of a 26 bed pediatric hematology and oncology unit responsible for the care of all pediatric patients, to include hematology/oncology, stem cell transplant and cellular therapy, surgery, and non-oncology diagnoses. Provides care for all supportive aspects of oncology including symptom management with a special emphasis on pain management and supportive care through end of life issues. Works closely with Family Advisory Council to provide family centered care. Collaborates with all disciplines including medicine, education, social work, case management, chaplaincy and child life. Being part of MD Anderson Cancer Center also requires provision of care for adult patients at times due to census activity. Show less

    • Memorial Hermann Health System

      Oct 2014 - May 2019
      Registered Nurse

      •Perform and document assessment of the patient/family including bio-physical, psycho social, developmental (age-appropriate), cultural, spiritual, and environmental needs in an organized and systematic manner •Analyze situations, anticipates potential problem, and detects changes in patient status •Involve patient/family in the patient’s plan of care by allowing families to interact with the patient•Implement high quality, cost effective patient care in conjunction with the patient/family•Evaluate and document patient’s response to the care provided and recognizes the patient’s progress toward meeting the desired outcomes and discusses with the patient/family•Collaborate with multiple disciplines including medicine, education, social work, case management, chaplaincy and child life Show less

    • Texas Children's Hospital

      Dec 2014 - Dec 2021

      •Provide direct and telephone nursing care, health teaching, patient advocacy, coordination of care, and the coordination of services required for patients outside clinical setting. •Help to coordinate and implement patient plan of care•Collaborate with the patient, family and members of the health care team to establish desired outcomes and to meet immediate and future health care needs•Educate families on post operative procedures, and how to care for patients during the recovery process •Demonstrate positive and effective interpersonal skills, communication, and customer service skills•Demonstrate the ability to manage time and resources in a cost effective manner•Accountable for maintaining professional development of self and participates in development of others Show less •Perform and document assessment of the patient/family including bio-physical, psycho social, developmental (age-appropriate), cultural, spiritual, and environmental needs in an organized and systematic manner •Analyze situations, anticipates potential problem, and detects changes in patient status •Involve patient/family in the patient’s plan of care by allowing families to interact with the patient•Implement high quality, cost effective patient care in conjunction with the patient/family•Evaluate and document patient’s response to the care provided and recognizes the patient’s progress toward meeting the desired outcomes and discusses with the patient/family •Educate and assist families of patients in tracheostomy care•Assess patency of patients airways with Endotracheal tubes and suction as needed•Monitor pre ductal and post ductal saturations for patients on cardiac monitoring, and reported a gradient of 15 or more to the attending physician •Collaborate with multiple disciplines including medicine, education, social work, case management, chaplaincy and child life Show less

      • ENT Triage Nurse

        Sept 2015 - Dec 2021
      • Nicu level IV RN

        Dec 2014 - Sept 2015
    • SynergenX Health

      Jun 2021 - Dec 2021
      Family Nurse Practitioner
    • ExxonMobil

      Apr 2022 - Nov 2023
      Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner

      Perform routine medical surveillance and fitness for duty examinations as required by global and local medicine and occupational health evaluation protocols• Case management of short-term disability due to personal illnesses and work-related injuries• Coordinate with business lines and employees to obtain appropriate documentation from physician offices to ensure adequate restrictions for illness/injury cases• Manage work-related medical conditions, evaluate injuries for OSHA recordability• Supervision of emergency medical treatment for injury / illness at work• Work / communicate with local business line management regarding occupational health issues and service delivery• Medical review of external exam packets for employees and dependents expatriating/rotating and provide clearances Show less

    • AnyPlace MD

      Nov 2023 - now
      Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner

      Perform DOT and pre-employment physical examinations of patients to ensure fit for duty status is achieved. Establish and monitor medically appropriate level of care for patients by maintaining clinical core competency. •Collaborate with center leadership team to positively impact quality of care, client, and patient satisfaction.•Establish and maintain an appropriate plan of care for employees returning to work due to work related injuries

    • Alcon

      Jun 2024 - now

      Perform case management of short-term disability due to personal illnesses and work-related injuries. Supervise emergency medical treatment for injury/illness at work. Conduct routine medical surveillance and fitness for duty examinations as required by occupational health evaluation protocols.• Manage work-related medical conditions, evaluating injuries for OSHA recordability.• Coordinate with business lines and employees to obtain appropriate documentation from physician offices, ensuring adequate restrictions for illness/injury cases.• Collaborate with local business line management, accommodating employees regarding work-related injuries.• Investigate cases to determine recordability to OSHA and worker's compensation referral, maintaining compliance with all federal and state laws Show less

      • Senior Associate, Occupational Health

        Apr 2025 - now
      • Lead Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner

        Jun 2024 - Apr 2025
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners

      Emedhome.com
      Oct 2023
    • Basic Life Support

      American Heart Associatioin
      Jul 2023
    • Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner

      Texas board of nursing
      Jan 2021
    • Registered Nurse

      Texas Board of Nursing
      Sept 2013
    • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)

      American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB)
      Jan 2021
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Chad C.
      Harris County Medical Society Alliance Scholarship Jane Van Santen May 2013 This is a nursing scholarship that is awarded to those students who are in either a BSN or ADN Nursing program in Harris County. Each year, HCMSA awards different amounts to those students who show academic excellence as well as their community service efforts.
    • Awarded to Chad C.
      John S. Dunn Nursing Scholarship University of Texas School of Nursing Jun 2012 This is a scholarship that is awarded each year to qualified nursing school candidates that show exemplary academic acheivements as well as volunteering at several organizations around the Houston area