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Houston, Texas, United States

Holistically assessed new and established patients as well as coordinated care for patients with acute and chronic pain conditions in a primary care setting, while increasing patient satisfaction rates and overall pain improvement.Provided steroid and trigger point injections for hips, shoulders, knees, and cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spinal muscles. Ordered appropriate pain medications for acute and chronic conditions.Ordered epidural steroid injections, medial branch blocks, radio frequency ablations, and other minimally invasive procedures that require anesthesia and fluoroscopy.Directed patients to physical therapy, neurology, orthopedic, and spine surgeonsOrdered and interpreted X-rays, CT-Scans, CT-SPECTs, and MRIs to further investigate pain sources related to cervical, thoracic, and lumbar radiculopathy and other acute/chronic pain conditions.

Assessed 6-7 patient conditions daily, implementing high-quality patient care plans based on patient evaluations.Improved patient care during patient admissions, transferring and discharge, aiding in improving patient satisfaction rates by 10%.Provided end-of-life/hospice care to 4 patients daily, meeting needs of patients’ family and friends.Fostered strong long-lasting relationships with colleagues, physicians, team members, patients, and family members to help improve overall hospital experience and patient-nurse communication.Offered chaplain and palliative consultation to at least 50% of patient and family members when needing assistance with acceptance of end-stage diseases and non-curative outcomes.Nominated 3 times for the Nurse Daisy Award as result of demonstrating outstanding patient care in 62-bed unit.

Lynchburg, Virginia, United States

Provided pulmonary care for 4-6 patients daily with oxygen therapy, CPAP therapy, tracheotomy care, as well as IV steroid and antibiotic therapy. Assisted Risk Management team of 3 with improved communication skills with family members, updating them multiple times on patient status while attending to the patient’s needs.Achieved quality care for dementia and Alzheimer’s disease patients using distraction with soft music, folding towels, and transportation to quieter settings.Advocated for average of 10 patients weekly, collaborating with attending physician to receive orders for oral suctioning and scopolamine patches for patients requiring end-of-life care.Incorporated different non-pharmacological therapies, such massage and guided therapy, for 6 patients daily to achieve better pain outcomes.

Master Of Science - Ms, Geriatric Nurse/Nursing

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Nursing Science

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Psychology