I am a highly motivated, goal oriented RN who thrives in leading and guiding nursing staff to treat and provide our residents with the highest quality of care. I lead my staff with a firm determination to adhere to facility and infection control policies and procedures, while keeping an open dialog about ongoing issues and concerns. I feel it is very important to know and recognize each individual staff member for the strengths they bring to the team. I value the roles of all individuals within the facility, realizing it takes many parts to create a high-functioning team. It is important to me that I feel as if I help my staff and my residents each day through shared communication and a willingness to help, no matter the need.
Skills
Surveillance strategies
Overseeing isolation procedures
Testing management
Outbreak case definition
Relationship building
Conflict resolution
Patient education and advocacy
Staff leadership
Hospital coordination
Facility oversight
Patient safety
Staff supervision
Experience
10/2020 to Current
RN Infection PreventionistVirginia Mason – Bainbridge Island, WA,
Maintained continuous and stringent safety levels and took preventative measures to avoid spread of disease and infection.
Trained staff on strategies for preventing outbreaks and procedural complications.
Identified trends for hospital and community acquired infections, interpreting surveillance data to develop risk reduction strategies.
Compiled and arranged case data to complete weekly summaries.
Administered required COVID-19 rapid tests and sample collection using proper swabbing technique.
Responsible for staff of 250 + orientation, annual N95 Fit testing, immunizations, COVID-19 testing, and COVID-19 vaccination Clinics.
Coordinated and led in-services to facilitate nursing leadership development and professional clinical growth.
Advised, coached and mentored experienced and student nurses on medical issues, crisis management and appropriate nursing interventions.
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
Imparted medical, operational and patient care knowledge to junior nurses to maximize performance and quality of team operations.
Improved patient outcomes and quality of care by determining and suggesting changes to processes.
Oversaw efficient nursing operations in 217 bed long-term care unit.
Managed and provided leadership to help staff with direct and indirect patient care.
06/2012 to 03/2020
RN, Critical CareChi Health – Spring, TX,
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
Delivered direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and identifying treatment options.
Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
Managed and provided leadership as Critical Care Charge Nurse to help staff with direct and indirect patient care and telemetry monitoring.
Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including Sars-CoV-19, Overdose and suicidal ideations, ARDS, Renal dialysis, Intubation and managment of post-arrest patients.
Oriented new staff nurses and Monitor techs until adequately trained to treat patient on their own, while continuing to be a Nurse mentor for their first 6 months in the Critical Care/Step-Down Unit.
Required to remain certified in ACLS, PALS, BLS, Telemetry and Identifying Fatal Rhythms, and CPI.
Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
Addressed unit staff concerns, including staffing ratios, resource management, allocation of responsibilities and optimized workload management.
12/2009 to 02/2011
Medical-Surgical LPNChi Health – Arkadelphia, AR,
Developed and implemented individualized care plans to meet each patients' unique needs.
Cared expertly for individuals with wide array of medical issues such as pulmonary, cardiology and infectious disease patients.
Delivered physician-ordered treatments and monitored responses to quickly spot complications and side effects.
Assessed patients using comprehensive evaluation techniques and sound clinical judgment.
Assisted patients with daily tasks, such as dressing, hygiene upkeep and movement throughout facility,
Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
Education and Training
Expected in 05/2011
Associate of Applied Science: Registered Nurse West Kentucky Community And Technical College - Paducah, KY GPA:
Expected in 12/2009
Associate of Applied Science: Licensed Practical Nurse West Kentucky Community And Technical College - Paducah, KY GPA:
Expected in 05/1997
High School Diploma: Graves County High School - Mayfield, KY GPA:
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