Texas State Board Certified Registered Nurse with over eight years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients in Physical Therapy Rehabilitation and Psychiatric care units. Proven leader effective at uniting and guiding nursing teams toward achieving patient care goals, improving satisfaction and supporting wide-spread healthcare system improvements. Focused on continuously advancing expertise in Physical Rehabilitation while driving innovation.
Skills
Utilization management
Patient education and advocacy
Case review
Staff leadership
Electronic charting skills
Quality controls
Life-sustaining machines
Strong Communication Skills
Critical thinking
Customer Service
Acute and rehabilitative care
Medication and IV administration
Computer skills
Intake and discharge
Geriatric treatment knowledge
Experience
02/2016 to Current
Assistant Director of NursingHearth Management – Southbury, CT,
Oversaw nursing operations for Physical Therapy Unit delivering leadership, assistance and management for staff of 30.
Consistently assessed and evaluated patients' health needs by coordinating across medical disciplines to create, implement and modify personalized care plans.
Boosted patient outcomes by prioritizing nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reporting on each patient's status.
Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Completed weekly floor work to stay up to date on latest clinical practices and procedures.
Imparted medical, operational and patient care knowledge to junior nurses to maximize performance and quality of team operations.
Kept abreast of advances in medicine, computerized diagnostic and treatment equipment, data processing technology, imaging advances, government regulations, health insurance changes and financing options.
Addressed unit staff concerns, including staffing ratios, resource management, allocation of responsibilities and optimized workload management.
Received and researched complaints from families, patients and clinical staff in order to resolve concerns to full satisfaction.
07/2013 to 12/2015
Weekend Nursing SupervisorBerkshire Healthcare – West Springfield, MA,
Delivered quality patient care from admission to discharge through direct supervision of all nursing and ancillary staff.
Addressed unit staff concerns, including staffing ratios, resource management, allocation of responsibilities and optimized workload management.
Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
Executed appropriate steps for patient treatment following careful review of physician medical regimen.
Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Imparted medical, operational and patient care knowledge to junior nurses to maximize performance and quality of team operations.
Maintained adequate unit supplies to meet expected patient demands.
02/2012 to 05/2014
Psychiatric Registered NurseLhc Group – Gainesville, FL,
Handled various patient-oriented duties, including vital sign monitoring, medication administration and patient behavior assessments.
Documented all medications administered to mental health patients, following instructions from physicians and healthcare providers.
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
Participated in continuing education programs and Mental Health workshops to enhance training and nursing knowledge.
Cultivated relationships with patients, discussing ways to help improve overall health while alleviating self-harm practices.
Discussed non-medical techniques such as yoga and meditation to help patients alleviate depression and anxiety.
Communicated with patients regarding continuing care and medications and discussed treatment plans with family members and guardians.
Met patient needs by devising and coordinating highly tailored care plans for each individual.
01/2009 to 04/2012
Licensed Vocational NurseLhc Group – Moses Lake, WA,
Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
Collected biological samples from patients and performed routine lab tests to support diagnosis.
Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
Education and Training
Expected in 05/2014
Bachelor of Science: Nursing The University of Texas At Arlington - Arlington, TX GPA:
Phi Kappa Theta Honor Society Member
Magna cum laude graduate
Expected in 05/2012
Associate of Science: Nursing Paris Junior College - Paris, TX GPA:
Expected in 12/2005
Diploma in Nursing : Diploma in Nursing Trinity Valley Community College - Athens, TX GPA:
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