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Texas, United States

Fort Worth, Texas, Us

In my role as Clinic Director at Flow Therapy, I lead our clinic operations with a dedicated focus onenhancing patient outcomes and optimizing the efficiency of our staff. This challenging yet rewardingposition allows me to pioneer service innovations in a high-demand healthcare setting, where myleadership directly contributes to streamlined workflows and significantly improved patient care.One of my proudest achievements has been spearheading the build-out and launch of a new clinic,which quickly became the third most profitable within our organization. In its first year alone, the clinicgenerated over 25% of the annual profits, a testament to our team's hard work and the innovativestrategies we employed.Additionally, my commitment to high standards is also reflected in my development and enforcement of stringent HIPAA and EMR protocols, alongside conducting regular performance reviews. These efforts ensure our service delivery continuously meets and exceeds the standards of patient care and satisfaction.

El Segundo, California, Us

As an Interventional Radiology Nurse Practitioner at Radiology Partners, I led vital patient careinitiatives, focusing on comprehensive assessments and meticulous pre- and post-procedure care tomaximize patient support and comfort. My role involved performing advanced diagnostic and therapeuticprocedures, such as ultrasound-guided paracentesis and thoracentesis, which were critical in optimizingboth efficiency and patient outcomes. Collaborating closely with physicians, we designed tailoredtreatment plans that enhanced patient recovery rates and overall satisfaction through a trulyinterdisciplinary approach.I passionately educated our patients about the specifics of Interventional Radiology procedures,including potential side effects and recovery processes. This education empowered them to take anactive role in their treatment plans, fostering a deeper understanding and engagement with their ownhealthcare journeys.Furthermore, I took great pride in developing departmental policies and reviewing IR protocols to ensurealignment with the latest standards in quality improvement and patient-centered care. My dedication tomentoring mirrored my clinical responsibilities; I guided nursing students and new staff as a preceptor,significantly enhancing their clinical skills and fostering a culture of professional growth within our team.

El Paso, 79905, Us

In my role as an Interventional Radiology Nurse Practitioner at University Medical Center of El Paso, I led a team of 30 dedicated professionals, enhancing patient management and procedural outcomes through the enforcement of rigorous safety and efficacy standards. My clinical responsibilities included performing advanced ultrasound-guided procedures like paracentesis and thoracentesis, which not only improved patient recovery rates but also expanded our procedural capabilities significantly. Collaboration was a key part of my role; I worked closely with Texas Tech University to train medical residents, an initiative that strengthened interprofessional relationships and boosted educational outcomes in IR techniques. My commitment to excellence was further demonstrated by maintaining strict compliance with HIPAA and other regulatory standards, ensuring patient confidentiality and upholding the highest practices in healthcare protocol management. I also led the development and implementation of patient education programs focused on self-care and preventive health, fostering lifelong wellness among our patients. Additionally, I initiated continuous quality improvement measures, analyzing procedural data to refine departmental operations and elevate the standards of healthcare delivery we provided.

El Paso, Tx, Us

As an Adjunct Clinical Instructor at the College of Nursing Graduate Education at UTEP, I led interactivecase studies and critical thinking exercises that significantly improved our students' clinical decision-making and real-world problem-solving skills. In collaboration with university committees, I workeddiligently to ensure our course content was perfectly aligned with contemporary industry demands andstandards, maintaining both relevance and academic rigor in our educational offerings.My role extended to facilitating graduate student research and promoting continuous learning initiatives,which were instrumental in integrating evidence-based practices into clinical settings. This not onlyenriched our curriculum but also prepared our students to face the complexities of modern healthcareenvironments confidently.I am particularly proud of having mentored over 100 graduate nursing students, enhancing their clinicalcompetencies and preparing them for advanced practice roles in adult and geriatric acute care. Mycommitment to education was further underscored by developing and implementing innovative curriculathat incorporated hands-on training to elevate diagnostic and therapeutic proficiency among ourstudents.

Nashville, Tennessee, Us

I directed comprehensive patient care in the IR department, significantly enhancing service quality andprocedural success. My expertise in guiding ultrasound interventions like paracentesis andthoracentesis played a crucial role in refining our procedural capabilities and improving patientoutcomes. Leading a specialized team of 10, I was deeply involved in overseeing clinical duties andfostering both educational growth and career advancement within the IR field.I also managed patient education programs that effectively prepared individuals for their procedures andrecovery, significantly improving their understanding and satisfaction. This comprehensive approach topatient education ensured that our patients felt confident and well-informed throughout their treatmentjourney.Further, I led quality improvement initiatives and fostered multidisciplinary collaborations, which wereinstrumental in enhancing the integration of care approaches within the department. This strategicoversight resulted in measurable increases in patient satisfaction metrics. I also designed and executedtraining programs for staff and students, raising clinical competencies in IR procedures and reinforcinghigh standards of patient care and safety.

Fort Bliss, Texas, Us

Expertly oversaw activities of 10 team members serving as Head Nurse effectively drive clinic operations and resources. Attended hospital and clinic meetings and played active role on hospital committees. • Achieved clinic empanelment of approximately 43,000 enrolled beneficiaries by driving planning, execution, and review of outpatient care activities.• Amplified nursing care by leveraging clinical experience and expertise to guide nursing and ancillary personnel, leading complex multi-disciplinary care coordination processes, and adhering to department policies and current professional standards. • Completed medication, procedural and referral orders by collaborating with providers to fulfill orders.• Developed high performing environment by analyzing effectiveness of patient and staff education, providing comprehensive training, evaluated, maintained, and documented nursing staff competencies in accordance with hospital and clinic policies and nursing standards of practice. • Elevated workplace efficiency by assisting with performance improvement initiatives, adhering to quality improvement and internal control activities for clinical care, performing risk appraisals, devising chart reviews, identifying trends, and reporting corrective actions

Fort Bliss, Texas, Us

Delivered advanced specialized care to post anesthesia/post-operative patients. As charge nurse oversaw recovery room operations and resources and served as clinical resource to personnel. Served as preceptor to new hires and directed and mentored students attending Army Practical Nurse Course.ADDITIONAL CONCURRENT DUTIES AT WBAMCi. Sexual Assault Medical Forensic Examiner (SAMFE), Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (CA/CP-SANE)ii. Resuscitative Services Instructoriii. Director for the Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) Courseiv. Emergency Department, RNv. Gastroenterology, Conscious Sedation RN

El Paso, Texas, Us

Facilitated patient care, comfort, and safety while mediating medical and operational teams. Initiated emergency treatment during in-flight patient crisis, providing comprehensive in-flight management and nursing care for all patient types.

El Paso, Texas, Us

Delivered advanced specialized care to post anesthesia/post-operative patients. As charge nurse oversaw recovery room operations and resources and served as clinical resource to personnel. Served as preceptor to new hires. Enhanced outcomes of complex, potentially life-threatening procedures by assisting physicians, planning, implementing, managing, and evaluating nursing care, identifying life-threatening emergencies, executing suitable interventions, and ensuring rapid assessment, intervention and stabilization of patients with illness or trauma.

Pinehurst, Nc, Us

Delivered operational management of a 42,000sq ft resort spa while maintaining quality control, cost effectiveness, guest relations, staffing, and compliance within company policies and procedures.

Savannah, Ga, Us

Accountable for the overall operation and management of a world-class resort spa, maintaining quality control, cost effectiveness, guest relations, budgeting, staffing, and compliance with company policies and procedures, and liaison between The Greenbrier Resort and Westin hotels.

Managed the development, operation, and financial success of a private massage therapy practice providing individual therapy services and working in association with various professionals and businesses to promote clientele expansion.

Successfully oversaw the operation and management of four-star four-diamond Bed and Breakfast during a change of ownership.

Established and maintained accounting, budgeting, and scheduling functions for a horse training facility.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Exercised administrative and operational responsibility for air defense weapons testing unit while ensuring training requirements were met according to Standard Operating Procedures.

Master Of Science In Nursing (Msn), Adult And Geriatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

Certification, Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage