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clinical nurse manager resume example with 20+ years of experience

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Jessica Claire
, , 100 Montgomery St. 10th Floor (555) 432-1000, resumesample@example.com
Summary

Focused Clinical Nurse Manager offering 3 years of success in leading highly effective teams while providing superior patient care. Well-versed in all aspects of nursing staff management with proven history of collaborating with medical personnel to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Dedicated to developing clinically competent, patient-focused nursing professionals. Energetic and organized with proficiency in Microsoft Office and Epic.

Skills
  • Procedure Assistance
  • Specialized Healthcare Referrals
  • Instrument Sterilization
  • Clinical Issues Understanding
  • Creative Problem Solving
  • Decision Making
  • Compassionate and Caring
  • Needs Assessment
  • Delegation and Motivation
  • Recruiting and Training
  • Infection Control Procedures
  • Attention to Detail
  • Critical Thinking
  • Patient Care Planning
  • Infection Control
  • Patient Care Assessment
  • Mentoring and Coaching
  • Care Coordination
  • Nursing Performance Assessment
Experience
04/2021 to Current Clinical Nurse Manager Tri-City Medical Center | Oceanside, CA,
  • Organized department in accordance with administrative guidelines to provide specified nursing services to meet legal, organizational and medical staff guidelines.
  • Completed daily rounds of nursing department while upholding acceptable nursing standards.
  • Led team in delivering care services promoting optimal resident health.
  • Evaluated performance of staff nurses, contributing to professional development.
  • Conferred with physicians during rounds, advised each on condition of patients and coordinated necessary diagnostic assessments to accomplish patient care goals.
  • Assessed performance of nursing staff and built educational initiatives to enhance competency of teams and individual professionals at clinical and operational levels.
  • Maintained quality care systems, standards and HIPAA confidentiality.
  • Supervised hiring, training and development of nursing and surgical staff.
  • Mentored and coached nursing staff, listening to concerns and providing counsel.
  • Collaborated with department managers to correct problems and improve services.
  • Managed over 75 nursing staff and 100 assistants caring for Surgical patients.
  • Established and maintained positive relationships with residents, physicians, hospital staff, patients and families.
  • Reviewed charts for accuracy to reduce errors and verify completion of updates.
  • Delegated clinical and managerial responsibilities to staff.
  • Handled probationary and annual performance evaluations for nursing staff.
  • Provided strong leadership and guidance to nurses.
  • Pursued opportunities and leveraged expertise to optimize patient care, improve outcomes and optimize performance of nursing team members.
  • Attended facility education workshops and programs.
05/1999 to Current Registered Nurse Brooks Rehabilitation | Winter Garden, FL,
  • Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
  • Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
  • Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
  • Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
  • Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
  • Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
  • Maintained infection control logs, streamlined charting process and improved patient outcomes through training and leadership.
  • Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
12/2018 to 04/2021 Assistant Nurse Manager Emory | Dunwoody, GA,
  • Collaborated with physicians and other staff to maintain continuum of care.
  • Supported Nurse Manager with employee development and care quality management.
  • Monitored and documented patient care to oversee employee and patient safety, hygiene and protection.
  • Administered disciplinary action for employee performance deficiencies, infractions and conduct issues after consulting with employees and HR staff.
  • Received and investigated complaints from families, patients and clinical staff, devising solutions to multifaceted challenges.
  • Improved patient outcomes through peer groups and facilitating continuing education.
  • Maintained awareness of advances in modern medicine and operated computerized diagnostic equipment, data processing technology, sanitation protocol and life support machinery.
  • Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
  • Performed personnel interviewing, hiring, disciplinary actions and dismissals.
  • Monitored staff performance and provided coaching and formal counseling to staff.
08/1990 to 05/1999 Surgical Technologist Lifepoint Hospitals | Hickman, KY,
  • Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
  • Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate tools, equipment and instruments.
  • Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
  • Maintained reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment, including decontamination, cleaning, sterilizing, storing and distributing.
  • Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding.
  • Used diagnostic equipment and monitored patients during procedures using specialized machines.
  • Prepared day surgery and operating rooms for patients by ordering and stocking equipment and supplies.
  • Collected and prepared tissue specimens for laboratory analysis.
  • Sterilized medical equipment and properly handled contaminated materials.
  • Cleaned and sterilized operating rooms.
  • Assessed procedure requirements and procured appropriate equipment and tools.
  • Worked with internal departments and personnel to ensure availability of instruments and equipment.
  • Mentored and educated team of surgical technologists, offering insight and suggestions on ways to handle [Type] issue.
  • Spearheaded coordination of surgical services and specialized equipment.
  • Organized and maintained unobstructed operative fields to foster immediate access to retractors and suctioning and irrigation equipment.
  • Organized equipment and instruments in alignment with surgical protocols and surgeon preferences.
  • Oversaw inventory of specialty equipment and instrumentation inventories.
  • Cleaned and sterilized surgical sites and managed supply inventory and organization.
  • Collaborated with vendors and service providers to coordinate required services and equipment.
  • Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
  • Laid out all instruments, supplies and tools as directed by surgeons.
  • Maintained surgical areas and oversaw inventory management.
01/1987 to 07/1990 Surgical Technologist Lifepoint Hospitals | Hot Springs, AR,
  • Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
  • Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate tools, equipment and instruments.
  • Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
  • Maintained reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment, including decontamination, cleaning, sterilizing, storing and distributing.
  • Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding.
  • Used diagnostic equipment and monitored patients during procedures using specialized machines.
  • Prepared day surgery and operating rooms for patients by ordering and stocking equipment and supplies.
  • Collected and prepared tissue specimens for laboratory analysis.
  • Sterilized medical equipment and properly handled contaminated materials.
  • Cleaned and sterilized operating rooms.
  • Worked with internal departments and personnel to ensure availability of instruments and equipment.
  • Assessed procedure requirements and procured appropriate equipment and tools.
  • Closed wounds using sutures, staples and other tools.
  • Organized and maintained unobstructed operative fields to foster immediate access to retractors and suctioning and irrigation equipment.
  • Organized equipment and instruments in alignment with surgical protocols and surgeon preferences.
  • Oversaw inventory of specialty equipment and instrumentation inventories.
  • Cleaned and sterilized surgical sites and managed supply inventory and organization.
  • Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
  • Laid out all instruments, supplies and tools as directed by surgeons.
  • Maintained surgical areas and oversaw inventory management.
Education and Training
Expected in 05/2022 to to Master of Science | Nursing Administration The University of Texas At Arlington, Arlington, TX GPA:
Expected in 05/2019 to to Bachelor of Science | Nursing The University of Texas At Arlington, Arlington, TX GPA:
Expected in 05/1999 to to Associate of Applied Science | Nursing Macomb Community College, Warren, MI GPA:
Expected in 06/1986 to to High School Diploma | Hazel Park High School, Hazel Park, MI GPA:
Expected in to to | Central Texas College, Killeen, TX GPA:
  • Major in General Studies
Expected in to to | Bible Studies William Tyndale College, Farmington, MI GPA:

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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • The University of Texas At Arlington
  • The University of Texas At Arlington
  • Macomb Community College
  • Hazel Park High School
  • Central Texas College
  • William Tyndale College

Job Titles Held:

  • Clinical Nurse Manager
  • Registered Nurse
  • Assistant Nurse Manager
  • Surgical Technologist
  • Surgical Technologist

Degrees

  • Master of Science
  • Bachelor of Science
  • Associate of Applied Science
  • High School Diploma
  • Some College (No Degree)
  • Some College (No Degree)

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