clinical nurse educator quality improvement coordinator resume example with 16+ years of experience
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Caring Nurse Educator/Quality Improvement Coordinator passionate about maximizing patient care standards in outpatient Oncology environments. Physically fit and mentally sharp professional with 5 years clinical educator experience and 15 years of nursing healthcare experience. Educating nurses is a privilege to be a part of. Educating students in a two year nursing program is a passion.
Poster presentation at Edward Conference on Chemotherapy Education Tools 2014.
Poster presentation at Oncology Nursing Society Congress in 2017 on Infusion Reaction Tools in the Infusion Area.
Poster presentation at American College of Surgeons Cancer Quality in 2018 on Infusion Reaction Tools in the Infusion Area.
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- Completed site visits to conduct assessments.
- Checked patient conditions and records to evaluate care.
- Documented and reported issues with compliance, standards of care and quality assurance requirements.
- Assessed ongoing operations against standards.
- Developed quality improvement plans, policies and operational guidelines.
- Applied knowledge of Oncology to make insightful observations of deviations and successes.
- Maintained current clinical knowledge by participating in hands-on patient care.
- Evaluated competency of clinical staff, documenting performance and recommending improvements.
- Recorded, analyzed and distributed statistical information.
- Collected production samples regularly and performed detailed quality inspections.
- Established and tracked quality department goals and objectives.
- Collaborated with audit clients and action owners to apply root cause analysis guidance and establish effective corrective action plans.
- Scheduled and chaired quality review meetings to review effectiveness of performance mitigating risk, improving throughput and achieving customer satisfaction.
- Determined quality department standards, practices and procedures.
- Implemented new quality assurance and customer service standards.
- Applied coaching techniques and tools to support managers and team members in improving performance.
- Monitored staff organization and suggested improvements to daily functionality.
- Educated patient, family or caretaker about post discharge care procedures to facilitate care continuum.
- Prepared chemotherapy doses and iron infusions for patient treatments as per physicians' orders.
- Remained current on advances in nursing care by participating in educational programs and oriented and educated new staff in nursing techniques and departmental procedures.
- Educated patients on proper nutrition and medication side effects.
- Administered IV fluids, medications and blood products through peripherally inserted central venous catheter to support long-term treatment for infections, cancer or heart and kidney problems.
- Leveraged knowledge of medications, procedures, infection control and safety precaution to initiate appropriate intervention in crisis situations.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Applied nursing expertise to meet needs of Oncology patients in challenging infusion environment.
- Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Managed caseload of 5-6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy and wound care.
- Assessed team members' workloads and pitched in to help in areas where need was most evident.
- Educated patients and families on illnesses, medications and treatment plans.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques.
- Coordinated nursing care to be carried out according to facility guidelines and regulations.
Waubonsee Community College - Sugar Grove, IL
Aurora University - Aurora, IL
- Dean's List 2014
Western Governors University - Salt Lake City, UT
- Received Edward Foundation Nursing Scholarship
ONCC Oncology Certified Nurse since 2011
ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy Certified
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School Attended
- Waubonsee Community College
- Aurora University
- Western Governors University
Job Titles Held:
- Clinical Nurse Educator/Quality Improvement Coordinator
- Infusion Nurse Specialist
- Medical Surgical Oncology Nurse
Degrees
- Associate of Applied Science
- Bachelor of Science
- Master of Science
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