Experienced RN with over 30years of experience in Nursing. Excellent reputation for resolving problems, improving customer satisfaction, and driving overall operational improvements. Consistently saved costs while increasing profits. Multi-talented consistently rewarded for success in planning and operational improvements. Experience in policy development and staff management procedures positively impacting overall morale and productivity. Enthusiastic eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear Motivated to learn, grow and excel in NH and SNF environments
Skills
Guest services
Inventory control procedures
Merchandising expertise
Loss prevention
Cash register operations
Product promotions
Work History
Clinical Data Analyst, 03/2010 - 04/2020 Northwell Health – New York, NY,
Collected, reviewed and analyzed data from diverse departments for various clinicians needs.
Planned and implemented in-depth studies on code blues and RRTstaff needs
Developed team communications and information for monthly meetings.
Managed quality assurance program, including on-site evaluations, internal audits and customer surveys.
Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
Delivered comprehensive electrophysiology services, including 3D mapping, therapeutic ablative procedures with both radiofrequency and cryoablation and CRT rhythm management procedures.
Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
Performed fractional flow reserve tests to measure blood pressure and diagnose severity of restriction at blocked areas within arteries.
Supported healthcare team by maintaining responsibility for electrocardiogram monitoring, defibrillation and cardio rehabilitation training.
Utilized variety of technical equipment, including stethoscopes, thermometers and sphygmomanometers, to meet patient needs and prescribed medical therapies.
Supported physicians throughout catheterization procedures, including introduction of medical devices and vascular closure with collagen plugs and stitches.
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Provided exceptional care to [Number] high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care.
Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Manager ICU/ER, 04/1992 - 01/2004 Westview Hospital – City, STATE,
Followed all HCA ethical values and principles and adhered to HIPAA medical record regulations to promote patients' privacy.
Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
Supervised new employees and student nurses to promote adherence to established patient care standards and practices.
Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent and geriatric ICU patients.
Participated in ICU/ER departmental quality improvement initiatives to achieve higher standard of patient care.
Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs and variousworkshops.
Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Addressed disruptions in patient care, including delays in discharge, postponed procedures and discharge equipment unavailability.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Education
Bachelor of Science: Nursing, Expected in 05/1985 - The University of Texas At El Paso - El Paso, TX GPA:
Graduated summa cum laude
Master of Science: MSN, Expected in 04/1995 - Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis - Indianapolis, IN GPA:
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School Attended
The University of Texas At El Paso
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
