Clinical Nurse Specialist/Staff Development Educator Resume Example
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with 25 plus years experience in healthcare. Experience in Medical/ Surgical, Oncology, Hospice, Orthopedic and Respiratory nursing. Currently working as a Board Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist in a 130 bed Hospital. In my role, I provide expert clinical education and training following strict criteria that has been mandated by federal and state nursing/ healthcare committees and organizations.
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- As a Oncology Certified Nurse/ Clinical Nurses Specialist, assisted Oncology staff in achieving 100% compliance of all eligible staff with chemotherapy/biotherapy administration certification.
- As a clinical educator, ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation, chart audits and follow up.
- Educated patients in regards to hospital policies, medical procedure steps, recovery measures and medication instructions.
- Charge RN on 50 bed medicine/oncology unit for more than 8 years.
- Demonstrated clinical excellence through practical application of evidence based practice.
- Currently developing/ assisting in development of policies for practice in accordance with standard guidelines.
- Sits on three professional practice committees whose main goal and focus is to maintain or improve hospital wide nursing practice. Compliance.
- New graduate Nurse Residency cohort facilitator.
- Statistics coordinator for medication safety committee.
- Member of Sentara Hospital Research Committee.
- Maintained compliance with regulatory standards by reviewing unit practices and changing or adapting practice as necessary.
- Assisted in implementation of new safe patient handling program that resulted in improved patient care, less injury to staff, and ease in overall mobility. Provides monthly training to new employees of Sentara Healthcare
- Clinical trial coordinator for XOFT Clinical Trial.
Organizes, evaluates, trains and assesses new graduate RNs in a 6 week Medical Surgical Fellowship Program providing top quality training per national guidelines.
Coordinates with Interdisciplinary teams within the SNVMC campus to ensure exposure of new graduate registered nurses to different aspects of the nursing practice.
Tracks progress of new the graduate registered nurse. Places them with a qualified preceptor and offers expert guidance with ongoing training and requirements throughout their 400 hour orientation period.
- Suggested various treatments, including physical therapy, inhalers and nebulizers to relieve chronic health conditions.
- Educated nursing department in oncology care to bolster knowledge of cancer modalities and related health conditions.
- Analyzed patient data and outcomes and compiled into reports for submission to supervisor.
- Consulted with healthcare clients on nursing procedures and policies, implementing changes for improvement.
- Researched and implemented quality improvements, enabling more thorough patient screenings.
Supported patients with customized patient teaching tools.
Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
Organized, evaluated, trained and assessed 50+ experienced and new graduate RNs in providing top quality patient care per state and national guidelines.
Headed onboarding process for new nursing staff. Ensured HIPAA compliance.
Provided necessary health education training for inpatients.
Led educational sessions to ensure completion of nursing competencies as required by local and national nursing practice boards.
Conducted hands on, practical bedside instruction on procedures for both experienced as well as new graduate nurses.
Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations, and nursing diagnoses. Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses, including COPD and asthma, and provided education about their treatments. Supported patients with customized patient teaching tools and pathways. Delegated staff nurse duties. Participated in unit based Quality Assurance Program.Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens.Provided treatment within scope of practice as defined by state law. Prepared for HIPAA and JCAHO reviews, ensuring required brochures and pamphlets were available to patients in all clinics.
GPA 3.9
Academic Achievement Award for student excellence.
Coursework in Biology, Clinical Chemistry and Microbiology
Graduated Summa Cum Laude with a 3.90 GPA in Clinical Nurse Specialist Track with a specialty concentration in Oncology/ Hematology.
Current member of Sigma Theta Tau- AHA Certified CPR Instructor
- AHA Healthcare Provider CPR Provider
- AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider (ACLS)
- Oncology Chemotherapy/ Biotherapy Administration Certificate (6th Certificate)
- National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale-2021
- Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) Certified
- AANP Certified Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (AGNP-C)
- ANCC Board Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist (ACNS-BC)
- ONS Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN)
Clinical Nurse Specialist Association
American Nurses Association
Association of Nurse Practitioners
Oncology Nursing Society
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society
Alpha Beta Kappa Honor Society
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School Attended
- Northern Virginia Community College
- George Mason University
- Purdue Global University Online
Job Titles Held:
- Clinical Nurse Specialist/Staff Development Educator
- Staff Development Educator
- Staff Nurse/ Charge Nurse
Degrees
- Associate of Applied Science : Registered Nursing
Master of Science : Nursing
Post Master's Graduate Certificate : Adult Gerontology Nursing
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