1. PRISCILLA ANDERSON, MSN/Ed, RN
(361)500-2172
2610 Bristol Court
Abilene, Texas 79606
priswmsanderson@gmail.com
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
I am a professionally trained, masters prepared, registered nurse. I have 25 years of combined
experiences as a Core Measures' abstractor, critical care bedside nurse, nursing educator, case
manager, and research coordinator who ensures high standards of culturally competent care for a
wide variety of patients and students with diverse needs.
As a business co-owner of a very profitable company, outside of the healthcare industry, I effectively
served as a dynamic leader. I was the first point of contact for employee-related issues, adept at
successfully solving complex problems, and projecting a team atmosphere.
I am very organized and meticulous with multi-tasking. I am experienced in public communications,
event planning, excellent computer skills, documentation, setting goals for projects and excelling in the
achievement of those goals.
SKILLS
 Strong clinical judgment
 Qualified lab result evaluator
 NIH stroke assessment
 Acute care expertise
 Preceptor
 Disease prevention and intervention specialist
 Successfully direct staff meetings
 Palliative care awareness
 High level of autonomy
 Diabetes and nutrition educator
 Patient/family focused
 Addiction specialist
 MEDITECH, Word, PowerPoint, OE, Research, Excel
 In-depth knowledge/proficiency of intravenous therapy
 Safe NG tube insertion and removal
 Patient evaluation/intervention
 Thorough physical assessment skills
 Qualified critical care nurse
 Tracheostomy care
 Problem resolution capability
 Foley catheter insertion/removal expertise
 Professional bedside manner
 Proficient care for a ventilated patient
 Adept at prioritizing/managing deadlines
 Excel in pathophysiology of diseases
 Patient and family advocate
 Chest pain evaluation and management expert
 Venipuncture expert
 Ventilator management
 Regulations of the institutional review board

2.  ICP management
 Develop budget with Excel Spreadsheet
 Education methods
 Excellent critical thinking skills
 Case Management
 QM/Core Measures abstraction
EXPERIENCE
Abstractor/Core Measures (Quality Management) - Corpus Christi Medical Center - Corpus Christi, TX
05/2015 - Present
 Abstractor of EHR for Core Measures in concurrent and retro chart reviews
Nursing Supervisor/RN Case Manager - Behavioral Health Center of Nueces County - Corpus
Christi, TX 06/2014 – 04/2015
 Case Management
 Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams.
 Effective patient and family counseling in health maintenance and disease management.
 Oversaw and managed number clinical and support staff in case management for 90+
HCS and Texas Home Living clients and their activities.
 Maintained a high level of staff morale and professionalism
 Closely monitored acute conditions.
ICU Staff Nurse Christus Spohn Health System Kleberg - Kingsville, TX 04/2012 - 04/2014
 Implemented nursing diagnoses and care plans for patients with chronic and acute health
problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD, sepsis, complications status post-surgical
procedures, pneumonia, etc.
 Assisted doctors with invasive and non-invasive procedures.
 Documented patient information obtained from interviews
 Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams.
 Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
 Closely monitored acute conditions.
 Effective patient and family counseling in health maintenance and disease management.
 Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment
plans.
Professor, Assistant Clinical TexasA&M University - Corpus Christi, TX 06/2012 - 08/2012
 Planned, implemented, monitored, and assessed first year nursing students for a
bachelor's nursing program. This was consistent with the nursing process per the Texas Board
of Nursing regulations and the goals of TAMU's nursing program in the hospital/clinic/lab
settings. (I worked here at the same time I was working in Kingsville.)
ICU Education Coordinator Christus Spohn Health System - Corpus Christi, TX 09/2011 - 04/2012
 Coordinated speakers for classes with new graduate nurses wanting to work in the ICU
 Designed and implemented a simulation class using the Coastal Bend College SIM Man
for use by nursing staff for Kleberg, Alice, and Beeville Spohn facilities
 Worked with the Critical Care Specialty Council, unit based councils and Code Blue
council

3.  Processed monthly reports for nurses' performance.
 Liaised between students and their units to ensure student's comprehension of program
Professor, Assistant Clinical, Angelo State University – San Angelo, TX, 08/2010 - 06/2011
8/2010 – 06/2011
 Planned, implemented, monitored, and assessed first year nursing students in a program
for an associate's degree in nursing. This was consistent with the nursing process per the
Texas Board of Nursing regulations and the goals of Angelo State's nursing program for the
classroom/hospital/clinic/lab settings.
Charge Nurse RN IV IMC, Seton Family of Hospitals Northwest – Austin, TX 09/2003 - 08/2010
 Evaluated and directed patient care in a step-down unit from critical care
 Oversaw and managed number clinical and support staff in patient care activities while
maintaining a high level of staff morale and professionalism
 Adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to technical
monitoring for number patients per shift.
 Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various
disorders and diseases.
 Effective patient and family counseling in health maintenance and disease management.
 Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment
plans.
 Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
 Closely monitored acute conditions
 Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.
 Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management.
 Performed lab tests and communicated results.
 Initiated hospital-wide study to identify areas for process improvement.
 Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress
 Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams.
 Correctly identified, notified physician, and treated patients for unstable health problems
such as AMI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD, sepsis, seizures, pneumonia, etc.
 Participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Program.
 Coordinated Quality Improvement Activities (QIA's) to identify performance areas for
improvement.
 Participation and acting officer in the Critical Care Specialty Council
 Participated in the initial setup of the CORE Measures program involved with obtaining
statistical data
 Trained new staff on policies and procedures on the unit and the Versant program
 Worked in the ICU and ER when the unit was closed
ICU Contract Staff Nurse Tech Net Medical for PHS Indian Hospital - Shiprock, NM 05/2003 -
09/2003
 Direct patient care in a critical care unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from
medication to wound care to technical monitoring for number patients per shift.
 Oversaw and managed number support staff in patient care activities while maintaining a
high level of professionalism.
 Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various
disorders and diseases.
 Effective patient and family counseling in health maintenance and disease management.
 Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment
plans.

4.  Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
 Closely monitored acute conditions.
 Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams.
 Implemented nursing diagnoses and care plans for patients with chronic and acute health
problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD, sepsis, complications status post-surgical
procedures, pneumonia, alcohol withdrawal, etc.
 Documented patient information obtained from interviews and ensuring HIPAA
regulations.
 Assisted doctors with invasive and non-invasive procedures
ICU Contract Staff Nurse Star Med for Seton Family of Hospitals - Seton Main and Brackenridge -
Austin, TX 11/2002 - 05/2003
 Direct patient care in a critical care unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from
medication to wound care to technical monitoring for number patients per shift.
 Oversaw a number support staff in patient care activities while maintaining a high level of
professionalism.
 Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various
disorders and diseases.
 Effective patient and family counseling in health maintenance and disease management.
 Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment
plans.
 Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
 Closely monitored acute conditions.
 Implemented nursing diagnoses and care plans for patients with chronic and acute health
problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD, sepsis, complications status post-surgical
procedures, trauma, pneumonia, alcohol withdrawal, etc.
 Documented patient information obtained from interviews and ensuring HIPAA
regulations.
 Assisted doctors with invasive and non-invasive procedures
ICU Contract Nurse Tech Net Medical PHS Indian Hospital - Gallup, NM 08/2002 - 11/2002
 Direct patient care in a critical care unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from
medication to wound care to technical monitoring for number patients per shift.
 Oversaw number support staff in patient care activities while maintaining a high level of
professionalism.
 Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various
disorders and diseases.
 Effective patient and family counseling in health maintenance and disease management.
 Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment
plans
 Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
 Closely monitored acute conditions.
 Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams.
 Implemented nursing diagnoses and care plans for patients with chronic and acute health
problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD, sepsis, complications status post surgical
procedures, pneumonia, alcohol withdrawal, etc.
 Documented patient information obtained from interviews and ensuring that HIPAA
regulation were maintained.
 Assisted doctors with invasive and non-invasive procedures.
ICU Contract Nurse, Tech Net Medical Abilene Regional Hospital - Abilene, TX 11/2001 – 08/2002

5.  Direct patient care in a critical care unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from
medication to wound care to technical monitoring for number patients per shift.
 Oversaw a number of support staff in patient care activities while maintaining a high level
of professionalism.
 Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various
disorders and diseases.
 Effective patient and family counseling in health maintenance and disease management.
 Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment
plans.
 Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
 Closely monitored acute conditions.
 Demonstrated ability to work well with outstanding healthcare teams.
 Implemented nursing diagnoses and care plans for patients with chronic and acute health
problems such as AMI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD, sepsis, complications status post surgical
procedures, CABG, trauma, pneumonia, alcohol withdrawal, status post cath lab, etc.
 Documented patient information obtained from interviews and ensuring that HIPAA
regulation were maintained.
 Assisted doctors with invasive and non-invasive procedures.
ICU Staff/Charge/Cath Lab Nurse Metroplex Regional Hospital - Killeen, TX 02/2000– 10/2001
 Direct patient care in a critical care unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from
medication to wound care to technical monitoring for number patients per shift.
 Oversaw and managed number support staff in patient care activities while maintaining a
high level of professionalism.
 Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various
disorders and diseases.
 Effective patient and family counseling in health maintenance and disease management.
 Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment
plans.
 Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
 Closely monitored acute conditions.
 Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams.
 Implemented nursing diagnoses and care plans for patients with chronic and acute health
problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD, sepsis, complications status post surgical
procedures, pneumonia, alcohol withdrawal, status post heart caths, etc.
 Documented patient information obtained from interviews and ensuring that HIPAA
regulation were maintained.
 Assisted doctors with invasive and non-invasive procedures
ICU Staff Nurse Round Rock Medical Center – Round Rock, TX 10/1998 – 02/1999
 Direct patient care in a critical care unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from
medication to wound care to technical monitoring for number patients per shift.
 Oversaw and managed number support staff in patient care activities while maintaining a
high level of professionalism.
 Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various
disorders and diseases.
 Effective patient and family counseling in health maintenance and disease management.
 Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment
plans.
 Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.

6.  Closely monitored acute conditions.
 Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams.
 Implemented nursing diagnoses and care plans for patients with chronic and acute health
problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD, sepsis, complications status post surgical
procedures, pneumonia, alcohol withdrawal, etc.
 Documented patient information obtained from interviews and ensuring that HIPAA
regulation were maintained.
 Assisted doctors with invasive and non-invasive procedures
ICU Float Staff Nurse St. David's Capital Staffing - Austin, TX 07/1997 – 10/1998
 Direct patient care in a critical care unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from
medication to wound care to technical monitoring for number patients per shift.
 Oversaw and managed number support staff in patient care activities while maintaining a
high level of professionalism.
 Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various
disorders and diseases.
 Effective patient and family counseling in health maintenance and disease management.
 Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment
plans.
 Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
 Closely monitored acute conditions.
 Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams.
 Implemented nursing diagnoses and care plans for patients with chronic and acute health
problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD, sepsis, complications status post surgical
procedures, pneumonia, alcohol withdrawal, etc.
 Documented patient information obtained from interviews and ensuring that HIPAA
regulation were maintained.
 Assisted doctors with invasive and non-invasive procedures
Charge Nurse Rehab/Skilled North Austin Medical Center - Austin, TX 06/1997 – 05/1998
 Direct patient care in a rehab and skilled nursing unit, adeptly handling all aspects of
treatment from medication to wound care to technical monitoring for number patients per shift.
 Oversaw and managed number of RN's, LVN's, and support staff in patient care activities
while maintaining a high level of professionalism.
 Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various
disorders and diseases.
 Effective patient and family counseling in health maintenance and disease management.
 Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment
plans.
 Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
 Closely monitored acute conditions.
 Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams.
 Implemented nursing diagnoses and care plans for patients with chronic and acute health
problems such as wound care, S/P stroke, COPD, rehab S/P complications surgical
procedures, pneumonia recovery, alcohol withdrawal, etc.
 Documented patient information obtained from interviews and ensuring that HIPAA
regulation were maintained.
 Assisted doctors with invasive and non-invasive procedures
ICU Staff Nurse Seton Family of Hospitals Premier Staffing- Austin, TX 06/1997 – 11/1998

7.  Direct patient care in a critical care unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from
medication to wound care to technical monitoring for number patients per shift.
 Oversaw and managed number support staff in patient care activities while maintaining a
high level of professionalism.
 Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various
disorders and diseases.
 Effective patient and family counseling in health maintenance and disease management.
 Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment
plans.
 Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
 Closely monitored acute conditions.
 Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams.
 Implemented nursing diagnoses and care plans for patients with chronic and acute health
problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD, sepsis, complications status post surgical
procedures, pneumonia, alcohol withdrawal, etc.
 Documented patient information obtained from interviews and ensuring that HIPAA
regulation were maintained.
 Assisted doctors with invasive and non-invasive procedures
Case Management Supervisor Nurses Plus, Inc. - Austin, TX 04/1995 – 05/1997
 Adeptly handled all patient care and treatment aspects, from rehab to wound care, using
programs like; Medicaid, ECCP, Medicare CBA for the pediatric all the way to the geriatric
patient
 Oversaw and managed a number of staff in direct patient care activities while maintaining
a high level of professionalism.
 Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various
disorders and diseases.
 Effective patient and family counseling in health maintenance and disease management.
 Liaised between patients, patient's family, and physicians to ensure patient, patient's
family, and nursing staff's comprehension of treatment plans.
 Closely monitored and directed to physician, any changes in health.
 Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams.
 Implemented nursing diagnoses and care plans for patients with chronic health problems
 Documented patient information obtained from interviews.
Supervisor Four Seasons Nursing Home - Temple, TX 11/1993 – 04/1995
 Oversaw and managed a number of RN's, LVN's, and CNA's in direct patient care
activities while maintaining a high level of professionalism.
 Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various
disorders and diseases.
 Effective patient and family counseling in health maintenance and disease management.
 Liaised between patients, patient's family, and physicians to ensure patient, patient's
family, and nursing staff's comprehension of treatment plans.
 Closely monitored and directed to physician, any changes in health • Demonstrated
ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams.
 Implemented nursing diagnoses and care plans for patients with chronic health
problems.
 Comprehensive assessment of residents functional capabilities completed for MDS.
 Documented patient information obtained from interviews.
 Assured that staffing, throughout facility, was available for upcoming shifts.
 Monitored infection control

8. Research Coordinator Scott and White Hospital -Temple, TX 08/1993 – 02/1995
 Oversaw and managed over 100 study subjects for the Breast Cancer Prevention Trial
 Clinical activities involved breast exams and labs once a month. Pelvic exams with pap
smears were maintained while subject was involved in study.
 Monitored and controlled study drug
 Collection and evaluation of data maintained
 Effective subject counseling in health monitoring and maintenance.
 Liaised between subjects and physicians to ensure subject's comprehension of treatment
plans.
 Revised and obtained consents for subject's involvement in the study.
 Closely monitored subjects via interview and telephone triage, then directed to physician
and institutional review board any changes in health.
 Demonstrated ability to professionally lead and motivate office staff and subjects
 Documented patient information obtained from interviews.
 Involved with recruiting subjects using different forms of public communication
ICU Staff Nurse Scott and White Medical Center - Temple, TX 05/1992 – 08/1993
 Direct patient care in critical care units, MICU, CCU/CVICU, SICU, PICU adeptly
handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to technical monitoring for
number patients per shift.
 Oversaw a number of support staff in patient care activities while maintaining a high level
of professionalism.
 Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various
disorders and diseases.
 Effective patient and family counseling in health maintenance and disease management.
 Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment
plans.
 Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
 Closely monitored acute conditions.
 Demonstrated ability to work well with outstanding healthcare teams.
 Implemented nursing diagnoses and care plans for patients with chronic and acute health
problems such as AMI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD, sepsis, complications status post surgical
procedures, CABG, trauma, pneumonia, alcohol withdrawal, S/P cath lab, burns, S/P neuro
surgery, etc.
 Obtained and evaluated many forms of labs
 Documented patient information obtained from interviews.
 Assisted doctors, residents, interns, and medical students with invasive and non-invasive
procedures
EDUCATION
Master's of Science in Nursing Education: University of Phoenix - (Online) 08/2010
 GPA 3.73, graduating with honors and an advanced degree; belong to Sigma Theta Tau
International, a nursing honor society
 Developed expertise in the use of PowerPoint, Excel Spread Sheets, Microsoft Word,
APA, business management, and teaching module
 Exceled in writing, teamwork, developing PowerPoints
Bachelor of Science Nursing: University of Mary Hardin-Baylor - Belton, TX 1992

9.  GPA of 3.65
 Honors obtained during undergrad were; Who's Who in Colleges and Universities,
President's List, Dean's List, induction into nursing honor society (Nu Sigma Lambda)
 Editor of local chapter TNSA (UMHB-NSA) newsletter
 Projects Committee for UMHB-NSA
 On the Bylaws and Resolutions Committees, TNSA Convention
 On the Entertainment Committees TNSA Convention
 Developed a program to involve nursing students in the Baptist River Ministry, as
volunteers for foreign missions
Affiliations
 American Nurses Association (ANA) Member
 Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society, Omicron Delta member
 Registered Nurse in Texas, will give the registration number on request