

Doctorally prepared Registered Nurse, Clinical Nurse Educator, Researcher, and Quality Improvement Leader with over 10 years of progressive nursing experience spanning clinical practice, nursing education, staff development, research, quality improvement, patient safety, and healthcare governance. Possesses extensive experience in competency-based education, mentoring, curriculum delivery, evidence-based practice, research coordination, and professional development.
Demonstrated ability to design, implement, and evaluate educational programs that enhance clinical competency, nursing performance, and patient outcomes. Experienced in nursing research, conference presentations, ethics committee coordination, policy review, accreditation readiness, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Passionate about advancing nursing excellence through education, innovation, research, and lifelong learning.
Key Responsibilities
Delivered comprehensive nursing care to patients receiving hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis.
• Operated Fresenius 4008, Gambro, and Baxter HomeChoice dialysis systems.
• Assessed, monitored, and managed patient responses before, during, and after dialysis treatments.
• Educated patients and families regarding dialysis treatment, medication adherence, and self-management.
• Collaborated with nephrologists and multidisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize patient outcomes.
• Participated in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
• Assisted in orientation and clinical support of newly hired nurses and nursing students.
• Participated in a large-scale nursing facility quality research project.
• Conducted site visits to more than 70 nursing facilities throughout Texas.
• Interviewed nursing home residents using standardized research instruments.
• Assessed resident quality of life and healthcare experiences.
• Collected and managed research data from resident interviews and medical records.
• Reviewed medication administration and psychotropic medication utilization records.
• Maintained research integrity and adherence to study protocols.
• Provided emergency nursing care for patients with acute and life-threatening conditions.
• Managed trauma, respiratory emergencies, cardiac arrest, seizures, diabetic ketoacidosis, and other emergency presentations.
• Participated in hospital quality improvement activities and policy development initiatives.
• Collaborated effectively within multidisciplinary healthcare teams.