Accomplished and dynamic Nurse Manager of over 19 years possessing multifaceted experience and detail oriented talents with an adaptable personality. Results-oriented, decisive leader adept at forging robust relationships with interdisciplinary team members, patients and vendors. Strong patient advocate who strives to understand patient and families needs and concerns. Recognized for creating and sustaining a positive working environments to achieve optimal patient experience.
Skills
Medication administration
Chemotherapy/Biotherapy administration
Intravenous therapy
Patient and family advocacy
Quality assurance
Project management
Planning and Organization
Exceptional time management skills
Performance optimization
Safety and Compliance
Employee Performance Evaluations
Employee Recruitment and Hiring
Interdepartmental Functions Coordination
Budget Planning
Financial Reporting Coordination
Education
University of MiamiCoral Gables, FL, Expected in 05/2001 ā āBachelors of Science:Nursing - GPA:
Graduated cum laude
University of Central FloridaOrlando, FLExpected in 05/1997 ā āBachelors of Science:Psychology - GPA:
Graduated cum laude
Work History
Aids Healthcare Foundation - Registered Nurse Manager Fort Myers, FL, 10/2013 - Current
Oversee all nursing and administrative needs in busy outpatient clinic, infusion and procedural area
Maintains nursing guidelines by writing and updating policies and procedures
Maintains nursing operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing program, operational, and personnel policies and procedures
Assures quality of care by developing and interpreting hospital and nursing division's philosophies and standards of care; enforcing adherence to state board of nursing and state nurse practice act requirements and to other governing agency regulations; measuring health outcomes against standards; making or recommending adjustments
Maintains nursing staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training nurses and auxiliary staff
Completes patient care requirements by scheduling and assigning nursing and staff; following up on work results
Maintains nursing staff job results by coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results
Establishes compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, friends, and families
Resolves patient needs by utilizing multidisciplinary team strategies
Maintains safe and clean working environment by designing and implementing procedures, rules, and regulations; calling for assistance from other health care professionals
Participates in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities
Audits charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy
Delivers of outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
Partners 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
Keeps optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads
Follows all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches
Addresses disruptions in patient care, including delays, postponed procedures
Leverages feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction
Oversees and manages clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining high level of staff morale and professionalism
Community Medical Centers - Charge Nurse Clovis, CA, 03/2012 - 10/2013
Responsible for patient assignments according to acuity level
Management and supervision of clinic flow
Supervision of patient scheduling
Created and manage unit clinical supply par levels
Ordering of clinical supplies
Coordination of scheduling for visiting pediatric services
Developed orientation tool and agenda for future new hires
Magnet UPC Chairperson
Nursing Leadership Council member
Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift
Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations.
Provided direct nursing care for pediatric patients in inpatient and outpatient setting
Educated patients and their families on disease processes, medical-surgical procedures and other aspects of therapeutic regimens, including medication and pain management techniques
Developed process for procedures under sedation for oncology patients
Recommended and implemented changes to infusion unit regarding assignment, delegation and prioritization, resulting in higher standard of patient care
Developed policies and reassessed/revised plans of care
Electronic medical record committee chairperson
Charge nurse capable and knowledgeable
Preceptor and mentor to new staff nurses in areas of patient care, policies, and procedures with demonstrated leadership skills
Participated in achieving and maintaining ANCC Magnet Recognition status
Additional Information
LICENSE (Florida) Registered Nurse License #9188507 - active
APHON certified Pediatric Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider - active
CITI program in the Protection of Human Subjects - active
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers - active
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