OBJECTIVE

Obtain a position as a Nurse Practitioner.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Completion of a top rated masters program for Nurse Practitioner with a total of 629.5 clinical hours in various setting. Work as a nursing administrator of several employees while maintaining a large health contract. Several years in emergency as a staff charge nurse and agency nurse. Forensic certifications and coordination with the district attorneys office. Preceptor for new graduate nurses. Assisted with writing and implementing of policy and procedures. Assessor for the New Mexico Medicaide Personal Care program.

WORK EXPERIENCE

7/2009- Present

Correct Care Solutions

Health Services Administrator

Management of the contract and healthcare team assigned to New Mexico Military Institute (NMMI) and acting liaison between CHC and NMMI administration. Providing basic and extended healthcare for over 1000 cadets, staff and faculty at NMMI with an onsite clinic and a thirty bed infirmary. Procurement of medications that are prescribed by the MD and PA. Collaboration with pharmacy, insurance companies, doctors offices including specialists, physical therapists, athletic trainers, orthodontists, dentists and any other specialty that may impact the daily health of the cadets, staff and faculty of New Mexico Military Institute. Assist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures within NMMI healthcare setting. Implement strategies for cost containment measures. Planning and presentation of healthcare education issues. Tracks medical statistics for daily, monthly and annual reports. Conduct payroll for all of the CHC employees at NMMI. Actively seeks recruits and maintains high quality healthcare professionals. Head and coordinate the AED program for NMMI. Assisted CHC in securing the contract for health services at Boettcher Health Center for Colorado College. Worked with risk management to write policy and procedures for both NMMI and Boettcher Heallth Center.

6/2010 – Present

Rapid Temps Inc

Artesia NM

PRN ER Travel Nurse

Provided critical care for patients suffering from trauma, acute chest pain, respiratory distress/failure, acute and chronic illnesses, drug overdoses, acute alcohol intoxication and GI bleeds. Prep patients for surgery, initiate and

maintain intravenous therapy, administration of medications and operated a 12 lead EKG. Exceptional capacity to multitask, manage numerous often complex priorities while fostering the provision of superior patient care. I possess outstanding interpersonal and communication skills. Proficiencies in assessments, charting and documentation covering a wide range of patients.

2/2009 – Present

Esperanza House

305 Tilden St., Roswell, NM 88201

Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE)

Provided care for victims of sexual assault. Perform a forensic evaluation, including evidence collection, while completing a medical screening exam. Assess patients for trauma acquired during an assault. Use advanced technology to identify and document injuries. Form a discharge plan for follow up care and safety of patient. Collaboration with law enforcement agencies and District Attorney’s office.

6/2008 – 8/2008

Eastern New Mexico Medical Center

405 W. Country Club Road, Roswell, NM 88201

Emergency Room Staff Nurse of a level III trauma center

Provided critical care for patients suffering from trauma, acute chest pain, respiratory distress/failure, acute and chronic illnesses, psychiatric emergencies, drug overdoses, acute alcohol intoxication and GI bleeds. Prep patients for surgery, initiate and maintain intravenous therapy, administration of medications and operated a 12 lead EKG. Collaboration with medical flight companies to initiate transfers of critically ill patients. Exceptional capacity to multitask, manage numerous often complex priorities while fostering the provision of superior patient care. I possess outstanding interpersonal and communication skills. Proficiencies in assessments, electronic charting and documentation covering a wide range of patients. Secondary Charge Nurse.

6/2004- 6/2008

San Juan Regional Medical Center

801 W. Maple, Farmington, NM 87401

Emergency Room Staff Nurse of a Level III trauma center.

Provided critical care for patients suffering from trauma, acute chest pain, respiratory distress/failure, acute and chronic illnesses, drug overdoses, acute alcohol intoxication and GI bleeds. Prep patients for surgery, initiate and

maintain intravenous therapy, administration of medications and operated a 12 lead EKG. Exceptional capacity to multitask, manage numerous often complex priorities while fostering the provision of superior patient care. I possess outstanding interpersonal and communication skills. Proficiencies in assessments, charting and documentation covering a wide range of patients. Secondary Charge Nurse

Cardiac Unit (2006)

Research/Preceptor for new graduate nurses.

In 2006 SJRMC opened a new cardiac unit. I assisted with the research, development and implementation of the unit policy and protocols in order to meet national benchmark standards. I was a preceptor/charge nurse for new graduate nurses for the cardiac unit, orienting them to nursing practices, patient management, time management, critical thinking skills and organization. Assisted with research and outcomes of patients with chest pain that presented to the ED and were admitted to the hospital. Expectations being that cardiac patient outcomes would improve with a specialty unit.

2006

Horizon Home Care

Farmington, NM 87401

Third Party Assessor for the Medicaid Personal Care Option.

Conducted over 100 in depth in home assessments for Medicaid recipients needing personal care services. Interviews included assessing client’s ability to meet and maintain ADL’s, home status, medication and transportation needs, cognitive abilities, risks for injury and evaluation of care they had been receiving.

EDUCATION

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

Family Nurse Practitioner Program – 2015

629.5 clinical hours completed

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

Bachelor’s Degree of Nursing – 2012

San Juan College, Farmington, NM 87401

Associate Degree of Nursing - 2004

LICENSURE

Board eligible for Nurse Practitioner Exam

Registered Nurse, State of New Mexico/Compact state since 2004

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

American Nurses Association

NM Nurses Association

International Association of Nurses

National Coalition against Domestic Violence

CERTIFICATIONS

BLS Instructor Certification 08/2016

ACLS Certification 2/2017

LNC Certificate 01/2008

SANE Certificate 02/2009

HONORS/AWARDS

2015 - Cum Laude honors for Texas Tech Masters Nurse Practitioner Program.

2015 - New Mexico Military Institute Commendation Medal for Outstanding Service.

2012 - Award recipient of the Worldwide Leaders in Healthcare.

PRESENTATIONS

2009-present - Domestic and Teen Dating Violence: Breaking The Cycle. Presented four times a year to students at high schools and junior colleges.

2008- H1N1 Pandemic education and strategic planning for community health in correlation with the NM Emergency and Disaster Prepardness team.

VOLUNTEER WORK

Professional:

2012- Worked on the New Mexico Department of Education Strategic Planning Committee for Domestic Violence and Prescription Drug Abuse in Schools.

Community:

2012 – National Coalition Against Domestic Violence rural caucas. Assisted planning of annual conference with development of resources in rural communities and training of local law enforcement.

2011-2012 Future Women Leaders sponsor. Conducted an activity club reaching out to young women 15-24 years old. Focus was teaching young women how to become leaders in their personal and private life with activities in community improvement, interaction with state represenatives, financial represenatives, hospital volunteership and health advocacy.

2009 – 2012 Assitant Girl Scout Leader for Daisy and Brownie Girl Scouts.

INTERESTS

French cooking, baking, pottery, bellydancing, 5k runs, white water rafting, reading, traveling.

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