Austin Premier Surgery Center – AdministratorNovember 2020-presentAssisted in the setup of the surgery center. The hiring of original staff to include RNs. Surgical technicians, and Business office personnel. Ordering of original supplies and equipment for the center.AAAHC accreditation preparation.Set up of all pharmacy, operating room, pre, and post-operative areas. Risk Management, Quality assurance, and performance improvement. Delegation of appropriate tasks to personnel. Training of all nurses and surgical technicians. Monitoring pathology and infection control. Building and maintaining interpersonal relationships with physicians. Coordination of all Governing Board meetings including creating PowerPoint presentations. Review and revise policies and procedures with the Governing Board. Credentialing of all physicians.Performed all physician peer reviews. Obtained all licenses including Ambulatory Surgery Center licensing, DEA, and CLIA.

• Acting Central Texas representative promoting the Philips Trilogy Monitoring System• Responsible for establishing, expanding, and marketing a unique patient-centered platform teaching nurses and clinicians how to use and maintain the Philips Trilogy Monitor System• Utilizing an established network of the physician to gain valuable patient referrals• Strategically target high-value leads based on geography and patient health demographics• Initiate a daily regimen of cold-calling based on thorough company research and LinkedIn networking

• Responsible for conscious sedation during percutaneous coronary intervention procedures while directing technicians to assist in direct patient and physician needs• Proficiently learned to use vital patient monitoring equipment such as the balloon pump, impella pump, ventilator, Arctic Sun and others, being one of the only nurses in my unit to master all• Gained advanced computer skills by efficiently using the McKesson Medical Documentation system and Meditech• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care while also performing patient education in accordance with unit standards for all patient types and age groups• Collaborate with professionals across the organization to formulate an integrated care plan by understanding the patient’s needs• Devise health care goals using a holistic approach aligned with patient and family needs• Champion changes in documentation and drug administration including which leads to less preventable medical accidents• Promote a team environment by effectively identifying needs of other staff while assisting them inpatient care, which increases morale and team unity• Maintain 24/7 unit readiness by being on-call for at least 15 days a month

● Gained certification from The American Heart Association in Instruction for Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, and Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support. ● Trained and led educational classes instrumental to hospital staff, fire, and EMS. ● Performed specialized, lifesaving treatments such as basic life support, advanced cardiac life support, pediatric advanced life support, and neonatal resuscitation.● Required to be fast thinking while diagnosing a patient’s status and administering medications before and during flight.● Trained and performed regular scene evaluations working with Fire and EMS in safely removing individuals from dangerous situations such as motor vehicle collisions. ● Integral member involved in general nursing transportation including adults, pediatrics, and obstetrics. Transportation consists of acute hospital and traumatic scene response. ● Responsible for reviewing vital procedural documentation.● Worked in three-person teams performing duties such as aircraft refueling and pre-flight/post-flight inspections.● Instrumental in documenting patient flights while maintaining medical equipment readiness which adhered to strict federal and state regulations.● Developed into a vital member in the marketing strategies and membership sales by performing Public Relations while educating the community. ● Obtained Basic EMT license progressing to paramedic status to improve skills vital for job readiness.

● Gained certification from The American Heart Association in Instruction for Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, and Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support. ● Trained and led educational classes instrumental to hospital staff, fire, and EMS. ● Performed specialized, lifesaving treatments such as basic life support, advanced cardiac life support, pediatric advanced life support, and neonatal resuscitation.● Required to be fast thinking while diagnosing a patient’s status and administering medications before and during flight.● Trained and performed regular scene evaluations working with Fire and EMS in safely removing individuals from dangerous situations such as motor vehicle collisions. ● Integral member involved in general nursing transportation including adults, pediatrics, and obstetrics. Transportation consists of acute hospital and traumatic scene response. ● Responsible for reviewing vital procedural documentation.● Worked in three-person teams performing duties such as aircraft refueling and pre-flight/post-flight inspections.● Instrumental in documenting patient flights while maintaining medical equipment readiness which adhered to strict federal and state regulations.● Developed into a vital member in the marketing strategies and membership sales by performing Public Relations while educating the community. ● Obtained Basic EMT license progressing to paramedic status to improve skills vital for job readiness.

● Obtained and maintained a Certification of Trauma Nurse Critical Care. ● Gained and increased knowledge of trauma and traumatic injuries● Proficient in assisting doctors with procedures, patient monitoring, and identifying traumatic injuries as well recognizing medical emergencies and deterioration.

● Obtained certifications in Conscious Sedation and Chemotherapy Infusion. ● Performed complex duties very similar to that of the Cardiac Cauterization Lab. ● Helped patients and family members understand physical conditions, mental health, ailments, diseases, therapies, and medications.● Organized charts while documenting conditions, vital signs, therapy progress, and medications.● Gained good working knowledge of all radiological equipment and of numerous invasive sheaths, wires, and catheters.● Quickly reacted to changes in condition or responses to treatment. Collaborated with doctors to recommend modifications.

● Monitored Post-Surgical Coronary Artery Bypass Graft● Diagnosed patient condition and helped develop individualized plan of treatment.● Provided adaptive nursing care based on each specific case.● Established advanced knowledge of cardiac output and recognized cardiac compromise while closely monitored for fluid overload and assessment of hemodynamic needs.● Familiarized with labs and identify abnormal limits and correcting for positive outcomes. ● Learned a strong understanding of cardiac anatomy and interpretation of cardiac output, cardiac index, and systemic vascular resistance. ● Expertly maintained ventilator equipment while educating the patient and family of the effects of various settings for prevention of barotrauma.