Machelle Allen, MSN, RN, FNP-BC
Phone: 832-***-****
Email: adyfvq@r.postjobfree.com
Professional Summary
Small Business Entrepreneur and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with 10 years nursing experience. Strong clinical background and expertise in healthcare management. Goal-oriented, self-driven professional who possesses excellent leadership skills, and upmost integrity. Proactively streamlines operations to deliver unsurpassed and personalized quality of care while completing tasks and supporting the healthcare team.
Core Qualifications
Highly organized individual
Excellent communication skills
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to remain calm during high stress situations while easily adapting to unexpected changes.
Excellent interpersonal skills; quickly establishes rapport with patients, families, and colleagues.
Proficient at fostering teamwork and managing individuals of different backgrounds.
Effective planning/organizational skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks under pressure.
Experience
Family Nurse Practitioner 10/31/2022 - 7/7/2023
Collaborative Geriatrics Katy, TX
Efficiently and competently manages care for 83 AL and 1 IL Geriatric patients
Correctly identifies and bills appropriate diagnosis codes for Medicare reimbursement.
Professionally collaborates with facility staff, specialty providers, and families to promote continuity of care
Experienced provider for Geriatric population
Works with all aspects of patient care, including diagnosis, treatments, and, consultations
Teaches patients, families, and caregivers about health promotion and disease prevention
Provides preventative care and provides treatments
Conducts physicals, orders tests, and serves as patients primary healthcare provider
Conducts check ups, treats illnesses, orders labs tests, and prescribes medication for older adults
Operations Administrator 11/2021 – 1/2023
Memorial Hermann Sugar Land, TX
Provided oversight, problem-solving and support in collaboration with hospital administration
Interfaced with medical staff to promote adherence to bylaws, policy, and procedure, as well as creating solutions and follow-up to physician’s special requests and concerns
Collaborated with and acts in the absence of the department managers/directors to give leadership and support to the operations of the facility
Collaborated with the CNO in meeting the goals, objectives, and mission of the nursing department
Directed and implemented staffing procedures, patient classification, and supplemental staffing for nursing services
Initiated conflict resolution among hospital personnel, physicians, patients, and/or visitors and refers the issue to the appropriate director
Assumed responsibility as the hospital representative in dealing with patient transfers, the media, and acquisition of equipment
Ensured safe care of patients, staff, and visitors while adhering to facility policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity, and quality of service
Promoted individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory continuing education and skills competency
Supported department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization
Served as preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff
Provided whole house administrative problem solving support for the hospital in the absence of hospital administration
Executive Director of Operations 11/2017 – 1/2023
Focus Weight Loss Club Sugar Land, TX
Managed the facility operations in a cost-effective manner
Effectively managed an annual budget of $200,000.00. Met and exceeded expectations each year
Provided oversight over the staff. Line of report for all staff
Effectively managed all administrative components of the business, including, but not limited to day-to-day operations
Responsible for ensuring that the facility remained compliant with all regulatory requirements
Responsible for recruiting, hiring, retaining, and terminating staff to conserve best talents
Worked in collaboration with the facility CEO/President to achieve desired outcomes
Performed quality improvement audits and reviews. Provided timely feedback to staff to drive changes
Developed and implemented marketing strategies for the clinic
Provided appropriate counseling as appropriate
Developed, implemented, and executed the clinic training program for new employees as well as annual training for current employees
Conducted initial and annual performance evaluations accordingly
Implemented effective strategies to improve customer services
Developed and managed the staffing plan for the clinic
Responsible for ensuring that the clinic remained properly staffed
Prepared financial reports, maintained accurate, up-to-date records
Collaborated with outside vendors to procure medical and office supplies
Worked closely together with business partner to meet the goals and objectives of the clinic
Pharmacy Technician/Manager 03/2009 - Present
United States Air Force Reserve San Antonio, TX
Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge (NCOIC) of Infection Control Program ensuring 100% compliance for all unit members
Functional Training Manager ensuring 100% training compliance for pharmacy personnel
Collaborates with leadership to make effective decisions regarding departmental operations
Attends administrative personnel meetings and actively contributes to the development and implementation of policies and procedures while ensuring subordinates understand and follow established guidelines
Medical/Surgical/Telemetry RN 05/2019 – 11/2021
Memorial Hermann Sugar Land, TX
Floated to various units throughout the hospital including telemetry, medical/surgical, ED overflow/surge, and observation
Managed care for 5-6 patients in a variety of settings while delegating appropriate tasks to PCTs
Completed assessments, admissions, discharges, and transfers to other facilities
Served as liaison, facilitator, and negotiator between patients, providers, consultants, and third-party individuals
Served as preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff and nursing students
Worked independently and autonomously in the surge program, a program created to manage capacity issues across the organization, while serving the community
Exceeded expectations in performance review 2 years in a row
Neurology RN 05/2018 – 05/2019
Houston Methodist Hospital Houston, TX
RN II on the 23 bed Eddy Scurlock Comprehensive Stroke Center unit
Utilized critical thinking skills to modify care based on continuous evaluation of the patient`s condition
Provided comprehensive care to stroke patients as well as an overflow of general med/surg and oncology patients
Monitored telemetry and appropriately responded to and treated abnormal rhythms
Neurology RN 01/2016 – 04/2017
Memorial Hermann-TMC Houston, TX
RN II on fast paced, 52 bed Neuro-Med/Surg Unit
Effectively managed care for patients with traumatic brain/spinal cord injury, stroke, and various neurosurgery procedures
Provided comprehensive, condition specific education to patient and/or family on discharge plan to maintain continuity of care
Provided patients with quality care while collaborating with interdisciplinary team
Active participant in hand hygiene compliance committee
Medical/Surgical/Telemetry RN 07/2015 - 12/2015
OakBend Medical Center Richmond, TX
Staff nurse on Telemetry-Med/Surg Unit
Performed and completed task outlined by interdisciplinary patient care team
Effectively assimilated, interpreted, and reported changing patient data to ensure optimum care
Assessed and monitored the patient's condition and provided care as needed
Served as preceptor for nursing students from Wharton County Junior College
Plumbing/Water Treatment 03/2002 – 03/2008
United States Air Force Whiteman AFB, MO
Operator in charge of 2 million gallon/day water treatment plant
Performed over 200 water quality tests per shift
Interpreted results of process control analysis and made adjustments to optimize plant performance
Deployed to Qatar in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom
Supervised lower ranking airmen providing guidance, feedback, training, and mentorship
Education
Master of Science in Nursing- FNP 12/2021
University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston, TX
Bachelor of Science in Nursing 04/2018
University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston, TX
Associate of Applied Science/Pharmacy Technology 10/2016
Community College of the Air Force Montgomery, AL
Associate of Applied Science/ADN 05/2015
Wharton County Junior College Wharton, TX
Vocational Nursing 05/2013
Alvin Community College Alvin, TX
Pharmacy Technician Course 12/2009
United States Air Force Sheppard AFB, TX
Associate of Applied Science/Ecological Controls 02/2008
Community College of the Air Force Montgomery, AL
Awards and Honors
2018: Summa Cum Laude, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX
2009: Honors Graduate, Pharmacy Technician School, Sheppard AFB, TX
2006: Honors Graduate, Airman Leadership School, Whitman AFB, MO
2004: Plant Operator of the Quarter, Whiteman AFB, MO
2002: Honors Graduate, Utilities Technician School, Sheppard AFB, TX