Dedicated Nurse Leader with excellent collaboration skills and ability to connect with staff and facilitate professional growth. Proficient in Nursing practice with success in developing strong clinical staff focused on improving patient care and delivery models. Prepared to bring talent , leadership, and expertise to growing clinical program.
Skills
Resource management
Regulatory guidelines
Program development
Systems evaluation
Professional Development
Verbal communication
Mentoring proficiency
Ability to perform evaluations
Staff remediation
Preceptor evaluation
Program accreditation
Clinical rotation supervision
Alternative learning styles
Clinical agency relationships
Medical/surgical nursing
Work History
01/2018 to Current
Nurse EducatorCvs Health – Thorndale, PA,
Remained up to date on clinical protocols, procedures and developments within Orthopedics to serve as informational resource to associates.
Organized short-term educational programs such as lectures and workshops to address specific clinical topics.
Demonstrated appropriate use of equipment and provided operational guidance to staff.
Evaluated patient care systems for potential areas of improvement and proposed solutions and consequent curriculum adjustments.
Supported staff educational and professional planning to help each optimize learning strategies and reap long-term career benefits.
Identified and assigned appropriate activities and projects to enhance staff development.
Monitored progress of each student and provided formal evaluation upon completion of clinical placements.
Coached underperforming staff to help meet clinical objectives.
Created and implemented interactive learning techniques to achieve maximum retention of objectives.
Maintained staff records and validations using Net Learning and Active Staffer programs.
Liaised with medical and nursing personnel to evaluate and improve teaching and nursing practices.
Trained staff to identify signs of patient health deterioration and clinical equipment malfunction to promote achievement of all course objectives.
07/2007 to 12/2017
Nurse ManagerAmerican Senior Communities – Auburn, IN,
Established and continuously optimized unit schedules and individual work assignments.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
Supervised, directed and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
Reviewed department performance and adjusted coverage to compensate for changing conditions.
Advised caregivers and family members in providing emotional and psychological care to support patient needs.
Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
Actively engaged and participated in consults, patient care plan development and patient monitoring.
Evaluated skills of all nursing personnel and verified staff certifications for validity.
Educated patients and caregivers on healthcare protocols and processes.
Exercised exemplary clinical judgment when making care decisions.
Managed 120 staff in Orthopedics and Rehab unit handling needs of 48 patients.
02/2005 to 07/2007
Nurse EducatorCvs Health – Tuscaloosa, AL,
Remained up to date on clinical protocols, procedures and developments within Orthopedics to serve as informational resource to associates.
Organized short-term educational programs such as lectures and workshops to address specific clinical topics.
Demonstrated appropriate use of equipment and provided operational guidance to staff.
Evaluated patient care systems for potential areas of improvement and proposed solutions and consequent curriculum adjustments.
Supported staff educational and professional planning to help each optimize learning strategies and reap long-term career benefits.
Identified and assigned appropriate activities and projects to enhance staff development.
Monitored progress of each student and provided formal evaluation upon completion of clinical placements.
Coached underperforming staff to help meet clinical objectives.
Created and implemented interactive learning techniques to achieve maximum retention of objectives.
Maintained staff records and validations using Net Learning and Active Staffer programs.
Liaised with medical and nursing personnel to evaluate and improve teaching and nursing practices.
Trained staff to identify signs of patient health deterioration and clinical equipment malfunction to promote achievement of all course objectives.
01/2000 to 02/2005
Registered NurseChallenge Unlimited – Fairview Heights, IL,
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
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.
Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
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.
Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
Motivated nursing staff to pursue advanced training and collaborated with unit leaders to identify skill needs.
Education
Expected in
Bachelor of Science: Nursing Indiana University South Bend - South Bend, IN GPA:
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