Epic Care Ambulatory Analyst resume example

• Set-up new Pediatric Sedation and PICC Line team program and clinic with Children's Director.
• Developed and organized staff orientations, employee annual evaluations, staff schedules, time & attendance and day-to-day activities.
• Oversaw nursing operations for sedation/procedure clinic, delivering leadership, assistance and management for staff.
• Performed interviews using "Hiring for Excellence" model, hiring, disciplinary actions/dismissals and annual performance reviews.
• Developed, coordinated, facilitated, conducted and evaluated Pediatric Resident Program with sedation team.
• Collaborated with physicians and other staff to provide safe sedation and recovery for patients.
• Created action plans for staff development and performance improvement, working closely with the nurse education department.
• Monitored and documented patient care to oversee employee and patient safety.
• Participated in quality improvement initiatives that focus on identified patient safety Improved patient outcomes through PQI reporting and facilitating continuing education for staff.
• Ensured our regulatory standards practice met organizational policy and procedures as well as state, JCAHO and the Board of Nursing. Participated in UNC accreditation with JCAHO surveys over the years.
• Implemented and updated policies and procedures for pediatric sedation and PICC Lines.
• Created and revised sedation ordersets/orientation checklists, competencies related to pediatric sedation and central lines for entire UNC Children’s Hospital.
• Held quarterly education lectures, Lunch & Learn and Grand Rounds for Pediatric Residents, Fellows and Nursing staff.
• Provided new staff training and education in administration of sedation and PICC line placement.
• Recruited, hired and evaluated staff to take corrective action and meet departmental goals.
• Administered disciplinary action for employee performance deficiencies, infractions and conduct issues after consulting with employees and HR staff.
• Assisted director/manager with departmental budget for sedation/procedure unit.
• Attended national conferences to provide the most current Evidence-based practice changes and updates.
• Incorporated Evidence-Based nursing into practice environment.
• Implemented Pyxis for team, helping improve medication safety.
• Responsible for ordering inventory for sedation/procedure unit.

• Set up new unit - Ambulatory Sedation & Procedure Sedation
• Lead Nurse
• Created unit specific policies & procedures with manager. Worked with Anesthesia team.
• Initiated emergency policy measures according to hospital pediatric advanced life support protocols and directives.
• Provided sedation and assisted provider specialists with procedures such as transplant biopsies of heart, kidney, liver, intestinal, endoscopies, radiology studies.
• Certified PICC Line nurse and trainer.
• Delivered extensive sedation training and mentorship to registered nurses during orientation process, as needed and annual blitz day.
• Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.
• Helped pediatric patients understand and feel at ease prior to their procedures.
• Facilitated medication management, including educating family members and monitoring for side effects.
• Attended professional seminars and training sessions to boost skills.
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