Knowledgeable Registered Nurse eager to bring formal training in nurse education to growing nursing program. Accomplished leader successful in influencing clinical quality improvement and patient satisfaction. Offering 18+ years' expertise in all aspects of patient care and graduate degree in nurse leadership and education to growing organization.
Skills
Student Evaluation Abilities
Clinical Supervision
Leadership and Mentoring Abilities
Performing Physical Assessments
Good Work Ethic
Supervision & Leadership
Relationship Building
People Skills
Conflict Resolution
Reliable & Trustworthy
Computer Skills
Flexible Schedule
Experience
08/2022 to Current
Nursing InstructorState Of Louisiana – Westwego, LA,
Guided and supervised nursing students in classroom, lab and clinical learning activities.
Contributed professional feedback to student inquiries in class, online or during established consultation hours.
Observed and evaluated student performance in meeting course objectives and student learning outcomes through assignments, projects and examinations.
Cultivated collaborative and innovative learning environment to meet each student's unique educational needs.
Evaluated students to identify knowledge gaps and conduct thorough assessments.
Supervised student laboratory and clinical work, offering knowledgeable advice to advance learning and abilities.
Designed personal clinical assignments consistent with student's knowledge base, competency and learning needs.
Assessed clinical education needs and patient and client teaching needs using various methods.
02/2021 to 07/2022
Clinical Nurse CoordinatorRutgers University – New Brunswick, NJ,
Management of multiple disciplines including nurses, therapists, social workers, and home health aides
Oversees and coordinates patient care with the physician and the interdisciplinary team
Uses critical thinking skills to advise patients and staff in the delivery of safe patient care
Supportive to staff during difficult transitions
Excellent communication skills to maintain positive relationships with management, physicians, and fellow co-workers
Provides ongoing 1:1 support, rounding, real- time coaching on new tasks and responsibilities including clinical documentation, care coordination, and case management skills
Palliative care champion for the office
Supports and educates patients and staff regarding palliative and hospice care
Active participant with the Patient Education Committee and the Palliative Committee
12/2020 to 04/2021
Adjunct Clinical Nursing InstructorWayne Community College – Goldsboro, NC,
Establishes and maintains positive, caring relationships with students, faculty, management, patients/families, and all other members of the health care team
Oversee all activities of patient care and ensure optimal level of care in clinical setting and participate in various education programs and ensure compliance to all lesson plans
Train and provide feedback to all nursing students to ensure optimal quality of work and provide consultation to various nurses for nursing education programs
Collaborate with academic programmers and facilitate all post conferences on clinical training
Supervise all clinical activities and working of all student nurses and administer and present all content for formal classroom.
02/2019 to 01/2021
Professional Staff NurseUpmc – Conneaut Lake, PA,
Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions
Provides palliative and hospice care to patient/families
Educate and support patients and families on end of life
Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records
Record patients' medical information and vital signs
Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition
Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans
Instruct individuals, families, or other groups on topics such as health education, disease prevention, or childbirth and develop health improvement programs
Assess the needs of individuals, families, or communities, including assessment of individuals' home or work environments, to identify potential health or safety problems
Precepts and educates nursing students during clinical rotations as well as orienting new hires clinically to prepare them to work independently in the community.
05/2014 to 01/2019
RNEvangelical Community Hospital – Lewisburg, PA,
Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition
Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans
Instruct individuals, families, or other groups on topics such as health education, disease prevention, or childbirth and develop health improvement programs
Assess the needs of individuals, families, or communities, including assessment of individuals' home or work environments, to identify potential health or safety problems
Completed chart audits along with ensuring Medicare guidelines were being followed
Reviewed charts to ensure Quality Metrics were being met and documented appropriately
07/2007 to 05/2014
Clinical Nurse CoordinatorRutgers University – New Brunswick, NJ,
Managed 44 bed emergency department with coordinating bed assignments, staffing, and triaging patient acuity
Managed and helped to create STEMI program including coordination with EMS providers for outside of hospital notifications of acute STEMI inbound to the ER
Evaluating staff performance and providing corrective measures if necessary
Assessing, monitoring and caring for patients
Communicating with upper management regarding Nurse performance, staff issues and changes to treatment protocols
Creating a yearly budget for nursing staff
Performing administrative tasks, such as creating staff schedules and ordering supplies
Remaining calm under pressure and be able to quickly and effectively delegate staff responsibilities during busy shifts or emergency situations
Managed quality improvement programs for Stroke and STEMI
Education and Training
Expected in 08/2020 to to
Masters of Science: Nursing UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX - Phoenix, AZ GPA:
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