Background
Cross, Rachel was born on December 8, 1957 in San Benito, Texas, United States. Daughter of Eli Lopez and Jovita (Velasquez) Lopez Rossy.
Medical/surgical nursing educator
Cross, Rachel was born on December 8, 1957 in San Benito, Texas, United States. Daughter of Eli Lopez and Jovita (Velasquez) Lopez Rossy.
Associate of Applied Science, Odessa College, 1981. Bachelor of science in nursing, Texas Tech University, 1987. MSN, University Texas, El Paso, 1990.
Certified nurse assistant and vocational nurse, Odessa College.
Various nursing positions, 1981-1984;
assistant director, Quality Care Nursing Superior vena cava syndrome, Midland, Texas, 1984-1985;
director nurses, Quality Care Nursing Superior vena cava syndrome, Midland, Texas, 1985;
member temporary staff, Quality Care Nursing Superior vena cava syndrome, Midland, Texas, 1985;
patient education staff development/discharge planner, Physicians and Surgeons Hospital, Midland, 1985-1986;
patient education/discharge planner, Physicians and Surgeons Hospital, Midland, 1986-1987;
with patient education, Physicians and Surgeons Hospital, Midland, 1987-1988;
clinical nursing instructor, Odessa College, 1988-1989;
staff relief nurse, Midland Memorial Hospital, 1989-1993;
instructor clinical nursing, Midland College, 1988-1990;
member ADN faculty, Midland College, since 1990. Coordinator wellness clinic, member temporary staff Cmty. and Senior Svc. Visiting Nurse Svc., 1988.
Former member of advisory committee clinic for working poor Casa de Amigo. Member medicare advisory board Quality Care Nursing Svc., Midland, since 1987. Ex-officio member assurance and DRG committee Physicians and Surgeons Hospital, Midland, 1985-1988, member nursing administration committee, 1985-1988, chairman policy and procedure committee, 1988.
Member task force Texas Vision Project, 1995-1996. Presenter in field.
Member outreach council St. Lukes United Methodist Church, since 1990. Volunteer participant Christmas in April Inc., 1986, 87. Volunteer delivery of meals Meals on Wheels, 1986.
Volunteer candy striper Memorial Hospital, Corpus Christi, Texas, 1972. Member Texas Nurses Association.
Married George Scott Cross (December 22, 1979. Children: George Andrew, Aaron Eli.