Seasoned Clinical Nurse Manager offering 10 years' nursing experience and success in leading teams while providing exceptional care to patients. Expert in all aspects of patient care and highly adept in working closely with physicians to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Proven leader focused on developing clinically competent, patient-focused teams. Accomplished in improving delivery of care, patient outcomes and nursing staff performance. Proficient in effectively using multiple electronic systems as well as paper charting to document and manage patient care.
Skills
Patient Advocacy
Acute and Rehabilitative Care
Patient Health Education
Unit Administration
Staff Supervision
Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
Acute Care Expertise
Personal Care Needs
Intravenous Therapy
Care Planning and Management
Nurse Leadership
Electronic Charting
Chronic Disease Management
Precepting
Triaging
Medical Laboratory Procedures
Gastrostomy Buttons Experience
Education
Hazard Community And Technical CollegeHazard, KYExpected in 12/2010 – –Associate Degree in Nursing:Nursing - GPA:
Work History
Medstar Health - Clinical Nurse Manager Charlotte Hall, MD, 05/2016 - Current
Reviewed charts weekly to complete quality control checks.
Evaluated nursing staff's performance and developed education programs and professional development opportunities to improve individual and team competencies, clinical knowledge and delivery of care.
Sought opportunities to improve patient care, outcomes and nursing staff performance.
Supervised team of 3 nurses and 1 clinical nursing assistants.
Manage 3 nurses across a multi-disciplinary home health agency.
Directed day-to-day nursing and operational functions for home health agency, ensuring exceptional delivery of care when developing well-rounded nursing teams.
Documented all aspects of care following facility and Medicare standards, creating accurate patient records of all interactions and interventions to sustain continuity of care.
Coordinated departmental operations according to administrative, legal and medical guidelines.
Introduced initiatives based on staff education, infection control audits, safe medication administration and proper wound care to achieve agency and facility goals.
Facilitated family support groups, psycho-education and coaching sessions.
Interacted effectively with department managers to promptly correct problems and improve services.
Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to devise and manage individualized plans of care.
Advocated for patients' physical, psychosocial, developmental, spiritual and emotional needs during planning.
Oversaw training, staffing and education of all nursing, therapy and clerical staff.
Performed head-to-toe physical assessments, prioritizing treatment and delegating assignments to maintain patient flows.
Responded to behavioral and medical crises codes.
Administered performance evaluations and probationary reviews to assess nursing personnel.
Educated patients and families on treatment, expected outcomes and discharge instructions, serving as advisory resource to patients and families to facilitate recovery.
Amita Health - Registered Nurse Foley, AL, 06/2014 - 07/2016
Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care for as many as 10 patients each day in high-volume acute care setting.
Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes.
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to over 10 patients daily.
Prepared patients for surgery, educating patients and family members on surgical procedures such as c-section and female reproductive operations.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
Amita Health - Registered Nurse Forest, IN, 10/2012 - 06/2014
Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes.
Updated patient charts using McKesson and paper charting with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Managed quality care for patients with varied conditions, including heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials.
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs.
Relieved external units such as outpatient IV therapy, pre- and post-operatives, PACU and recovery, dialysis, labor, delivery, recovery and postpartum with skilled nursing services.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
Managed care for post-operative patients from initial recovery through discharge.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Amita Health - Registered Nurse Fort Wayne, IN, 10/2010 - 10/2012
Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes.
Managed quality care for patients with varied conditions, including heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Changed out tracheostomies, gastrostomy buttons and catheters regularly to prevent infection or other problems.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs.
Relieved external units such as outpatient IV therapy, pre- and post-operatives, PACU and recovery, dialysis, labor, delivery, recovery and postpartum with skilled nursing services.
Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
Delivered proper care to victims of domestic violence at urgent care clinic.
Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment.
Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care.
Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Managed care for post-operative patients from initial recovery through discharge.
Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
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