Knowledgeable Registered Nurse with over 30 years of experience in delivering comprehensive patient care, hospital supervision, and Human Resource processes. Advanced skill working with diverse patient populations. Demonstrated ability to foster relationships and coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care as well as the ability to work with management for the recruitment and retention of top quality professionals.
Skills
Enthusiastic caregiver
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Patient Satisfaction and Process Improvement
Direct and Indirect Patient Care
Patient education and counseling
Team player who can also work independently
Adapts well to changing environments and advances in healthcare
Logical rational evidenced based decision making skills
Culturally sensitive
Experience
Professional Recruiter, 08/2014 to 05/2020 Tractor Supply – Blanco, TX,
Built and leveraged professional network connections which provided continuous and relevant applicant sources across diverse industries and experience levels.
Provided recruiting activity reports to management utilizing industry-specific software and guidelines.
Sourced, qualified and conducted screening interviews with job candidates.
PlJessicad and executed recruitment events to bring in area candidates.
Reviewed referral candidates and contacted qualified individuals to request applications.
Prepared and submitted listing of qualified applicants for review and coordinated next-phase interviews with management team and potential candidate.
Displayed and distributed marketing and advertising materials and participated in educational presentations for general recruitment purposes.
Liaised with HR management to devise and update policies based on changing industry and social trends.
Created and maintained strong alliances with local colleges and trade schools to establish trusted relationship and continuous funnel of applicants.
Patient Care Supervisor, 01/2010 to 08/2014 Providence Health & Services – Los Angeles, CA,
Responsible for maintaining hospital staffing , work flow during evening, night and weekend hours.
Called in surgery, endoscopy, and cath lab team for emergency procedures.
Coordinated staffing to ensure patient safety in a cost effective manor.
Resolved conflicts promptly among physicians, nurses and other healthcare employees to keep workflows on task.
Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
Created and maintained facility documents and records, maintaining accuracy while managing sensitive data.
Completed daily rounds of nursing department to verify nursing service personnel performance alignment acceptable nursing standards.
Provided patients with direct nursing care when the department was short-staffed.
Attended all codes, and PAT´s and was an active member of those teams, ensuring favorable patient outcomes and coordination of post code placement
Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
Registered Nurse, 08/1989 to 01/2010 Baptist Health South Florida – Boynton Beach, FL,
Delivered high-quality nursing care to patients on in a variety of settings including Med Surg, Surgical, Acute Medical Neuro, Acute Rehab, and ICU.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
Cared for patients in recovery from medical procedures by caring for wounds, monitoring vitals and managing pain.
Coordinated with clinical staff to keep patients updated and informed on care issues, including discharge delays, equipment inaccessibility and procedure postponements.
Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
Cultivated working partnerships with patients and medical staff members, using feedback and clinical data to improve quality care and patient outcomes.
Office Nurse, 01/2007 to 01/2008 Southeastern Health – Lumberton, NC,
Organized patient and physician activities for practitioners office with warmth, professionalism and confidentiality and drove clear and complete communication among team.
Responded to routine patient inquiries, assessed patient needs, conferred with physician regarding care plan and assisted physician with sensitive components of examinations.
Completed electronic documentation, prior insurance authorizations and scheduling of appointments for patients prescribed for diagnostic and therapeutic services from specialists.
Measured average of patients' weight, height, body temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure each day.
Reviewed patient chart information before visit, ordered necessary laboratory tests, escorted patient to examination room, obtained vital signs and conducted interview to update records.
Coordinated computerized functions for automated prescriptions, patient medical records and laboratory information and trained other office staff members in electronic operations.
Educated patients in regards to office policies, medical procedure steps, recovery measures and medication instructions.
Education and Training
Nursing Diploma: Nursing, Expected in 05/1989 United Medical Center College of Nursing - Moline, IL, GPA:
Certifications
Licensed in Illinois and Iowa
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Experienced in Epic, Microsoft Word, Excel, and iCims applicant tracking systems
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