Highl y skilled career professional with more than 20 years practical experience i n hospital, home health, and primary care environments. Established in STD and AIDS patient support i ncl uding assessment, counseling, education regardi ng medications and treatment, lab work, documentati on with care plan for di agnosis, and admi nistration of treatment procedures. Computer skilled, managing heavy daily patient volume i ncluding telephone triage, appoi ntment scheduling, and patient referral. Proficient in all documentati on/record maintenance/paperwork to ensure accuracy and patient confidentiality. All areas of major and minor surgical procedures performed i n hospital environment.
CREDENTIALS Board Examination License , State of Texas EXPERIENCE Office/Surgical Nurse Mari a Hammond, MD, Kerrville, Texas Supervisor - Home Health Aides Private Healthcare, Fort Worth, Texas OR/PA CU Nurse County Hospital, Fort Worth, Texas ICU Supervisor Twin Firs, Fort Worth, Texas Office/Surgical Nurse William Vong, MD, Montgomery, Alabama Clinical/Classroom Instructor LVN/EMT/NA, Oak Tree Institute EDUCATION Associate, Nursing Elm Tree School Of Nursing, Montgomery, Alabama St. Margaret Schol arshi p Student AFFILIATIONS Texas Nurses Association American Nursing Association Alabama Nurses Association COMMU NITY SERVICE AIDS Counselor Community Outreach Center, Ft. Worth, Texas
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1981 1985
1993-1994
1989-1991
1986-1989
1985-1986
1983-1985
1982-1983
1981
1989-1991
Launched vol unteer system and food bank with two other professionals. Provided counseling, information regarding availabl e housing, SSI, food stamps, and other services. Coordinated transportation for medical appointments, personal errands, and outings. Promoted daily activiti es to sustai n positive attitude and quality of life for clients with for full-blow n AIDS.