Experience

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  Baylor scott & white health

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2014

  NEUROSCIENCES/EPILEPSY MONITORING UNIT ➢ Managed care for a variety of patient populations with assorted diagnoses involving the brain and spine➢ Assessed and implemented treatment for epileptic and non-epileptic seizures, including patients undergoing video/intracranial EEG monitoring➢ Actively participated on the partnership council, a decision making body with a mission of empowerment by encouraging collaboration amongst the team, decision making for our unit, and aspiring techniques to constantly improve patient care➢ Provided stroke education regarding prevention, recognition, and treatment of stroke to patients and patient’s families➢ Coordinated with a multitude of departments, physicians, and various employees for management of patient care Show less MEDICAL SURGICAL UNIT ➢ Vast knowledge of multiple patient diagnosis and patient populations – multiple ethnicities, ages, males/females➢ Recognized by patients, patient’s family members, fellow employees, and managers for consistently displaying a pleasant manner and enthusiasm, providing gentle and comfortable care, and being a valuable team member➢ Actively participated on unit committees, Rewards and Recognition Committee and Patient Experience Council ➢ Flexibility demonstrated by working on various hospital units including oncology, telemetry, and medical surgical units – Recognized on multiple units for professionalism, composure, and exhibiting hospital values while in challenging situations ➢ Participated in Magnet Recognition by preparing and participating in the designation process Show less

  • Registered Nurse

    Jan 2013 - Jan 2014

  • Registered Nurse

    Jan 2011 - Jan 2013
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  The institute for lifestyle, family and preventive medicine

  Aug 2014 - Oct 2015

  Family nurse practitioner

  FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER ➢ Provided quality and compassionate care to patients with primary care needsPREVENTATIVE MEDICINE & LIFESTYLE EDUCATOR ➢ Managed lifestyle program for weight loss and weight maintenance in conjunction with treatment for ongoing medical issues➢ Reviewed & counseled patients on expanded lab results including a comprehensive review of Nutritional, Hormonal, Cardio-metabolic, Endocrine and Digestive; among others. ➢ Assessed patients at risk for sleep apnea and allergies. Interpreted sleep study and allergy test results; reviewed and counseled patients Show less

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  The heart institute of east texas

  Oct 2015 - Feb 2018

  Family nurse practitioner

  FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER ➢ Specialize in treating cardiovascular disorders; including coronary artery disease, heart failure, dysrhythmias, hypertension, vascular disease with consideration of other primary diagnosisHEART FAILURE PROGRAM ➢ Facilitated development of Heart Failure Clinic – protocols, structure, operating procedures➢ Decreased hospital admissions through increasing access to providers, patient monitoring and patient educationVEIN CLINIC ➢ Assist with vein ablation procedures, initial evaluation and follow-up appointmentsADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES ➢ Training for oncoming advanced practice providers➢ Management and improvement of PINNACLE Registry Show less

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  St. luke's health

  Feb 2018 - now

  Family nurse practitioner