Objective
To secure a stable yet challenging Clinical Registered Nurse position allowing for demonstration of organization, patient care, communication skills and growth, proven by 13 years of successful skill building.
Profile
Motivated, personable health care professional with college degree directly correlated with experience. Talent for patient care and quickly mastering technology. Diplomatic and tactful with professionals and non-professionals at all levels. Accustomed to handling sensitive, confidential records as well as human materials. Demonstrated history of producing accurate, timely reports. Flexible and versatile – able to maintain a sense of humor under pressure. Poised and competent with demonstrated ability to easily transcend cultural differences.
Skills Summary
Report Preparation
Tissue collection and shipping
MDACC Venipuncture certified
Data Collection & Entry
Patient interaction
Vital sign
Blood Glucometer
Time management
Critical thinking
prioritization
EKG analysis
EPIC
Certificate
Basic Life Support (BLS)- Expire December 2022
Registered Nurse Texas Board of Nursing – License number: 1021266 -Expiration 09/30/2022
Memberships
American Nursing Association- Student subscriber
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Clinical Rotations at Kingwood Hospital 2019- 2020
Medical/Surgical & Telemetry: Obtained vital signs, administered medications, wound care, meet basic patient needs (ambulating, feeding, hygiene, etc.) and collaborated effectively with the preceptor nurse.
Intensive Care Unit: assisting during Code Blue, OG tube insertion, Foley
NICU: supportive care, assisting with daily living activities
Direct observation and learning within the preoperative, operative and postoperative rooms.
Emergency Department: administrate medication, take vitals, initiate IV fluid, discharge teaching
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital 2019
Patient care: Medication administration, taking and recording vitals, hygiene, toileting, changing clothing, position change, linen change, feeding, therapeutic communication, mental health support all while nurse shadowing.
Kaiser Permanente Hospital Sacramento – 2010-2012
Patient care: taking and recording vitals, hygiene, toileting, changing clothing, position change, linen change, feeding,
Employment History
MD ANDERSON CANCER CENTER. – 1515 Holcombe Blvd Houston, TX 77030
Senior Research Data Coordinator, GI Medical Oncology. 2015- Present
Acts as a lead in the development and maintenance of systems for controlling paper flow for protocols and hospital policies, including records of surgery and pathology information. Maintains schedules for the timely submissions of all grant data. Assists in the preparation of information and reports for grant submission. Responsible for completion of data report forms, dosimetry, films, treatment records, surgery and pathology information, which includes tissue request and shipment. Sees patients referred to the department and reviews the eligibility of potential study cases with the physician. Follows patients on studies and maintains knowledge of adverse events. Maintains contact with other institutions, participating in studies and coordinates all data. Coordinates studies sponsored by drug companies and FDA. Assists in coordinating routine monitoring and audits with industry sponsor pharmaceutical representative or clinical research organizations. Responsible for tracking and recording deviations, violations, adverse events and other study related activities. Coordinates and assists with tissue and blood collection for specific protocol.
BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE. – Houston, TX
Research Coordinator II, Surgery/Cardio/Thoracic Surg. 2013- 2015
Conducts and coordinates research procedures and data entry required by study protocol. Helps to recruit, advertise, and screen for research patients. Follow up with research patients on current status and help consent. Works with Regulatory Manager to prepare documentation necessary to obtain initial and continued approval for the specific research protocol. Contributes by gathering information for the improvement of the quality of life for affected individuals. Abides to GCP, ICH, CRF and HIPPA requirements for clinical research.
CENTER FOR COMMUNITY HEALTH AND WELL BEING, INC. – Sacramento, CA
Front Desk/ Community Health Intern, 2012 – 2013
Managed and maintained front desk of office, maintained client files, customer service and relations, and data entry. Worked mainly in scheduling patients for doctors, including but not limited to the specific medical procedures i.e. ultra sounds, etc. Maintained the organization and correspondence of referrals and medical charts to various medical offices and agencies. Assisted with youth and teen outreach and educational efforts.
SACRAMENTO CHILDREN’S HOME -- Sacramento, CA
Residential Counselor, 2011 - 2013
Worked directly in the group home with children between the ages of 7 and 18, day to day and overnight. Ensured the safety and whereabouts of the residents at all time. Assisted the children in the performance of regular daily activities, including bed making, personal hygiene, room cleaning and all other chores normally expected of children their age. Worked closely with each child and maintained consistent and appropriate communication with all other staff members as a part of their comprehensive treatment team, including assistance during day rehabilitation groups when necessary. Maintained and managed the group control at all times, developed reports of any and all unresolved conflicts to a supervisor in a timely manner, while consistently checking with children to prevent any crisis situations.
Education
The University of Texas at Arlington – Houston, TX
Bachelors in Nursing, January 2021 – Pending
Lone Star College, Kingwood, TX 2018- 2020
Associate of Applied Science in Nursing – December 2020
HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Houston, TX 2015- 2018
in Pre-Nursing
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, SACRAMENTO, CA
Bachelors in Health Science- Concentration in Community Health Education- Dec 2012
SAN JOAQUIN DELTA COLLEGE, Stockton, CA
Associate of Applied Science – May 2009
References **available upon request**