Diplomatic RN with 25+ year background providing exemplary nursing care in acute care environments. Excel at promoting effective coordination and communication within teams to provide high quality nursing care with good patient outcomes. Recognized for approachability and leadership skills. Highly organized and proactive in managing patient needs
Skills
Clinical leadership and supervision
Point-Click-Care EMR
Intake and discharge
Charting and documentation
Dispensing medication
Building trust and rapport
Staff Development and Precepting
Diabetes management
Acute and rehabilitative care
IV drug therapy management
Relationship building
Team management
Friendly, positive attitude
Communication
Troubleshooting
Reliable and trustworthy
Patient assessments
Medication and IV administration
Patient care management
Duty delegation
Staff training
Care plan management
Patient record auditing
Orientation procedures
Leadership
Experience
Scheduling Coordinator, 01/2016 to Current University Of Pennsylvania Health System – Berwyn, PA,
Managed schedules of team of 70 nurses personnel to keep shifts properly staffed.
Utilized highly effective scheduling and interpersonal skills to cultivate and build professional relationships with company's management team.
Developed and maintained master staffing schedule.
Coordinated with clinical manager on staff holidays, PTO, scheduled days off for staff emailed staff on notification of opening of Kronos with tips and tricks for self scheduling
communicated with staff regarding their individual school schedules or meetings that they need to be off for
Charge Nurse, 06/1998 to Current Community Medical Centers – Clovis, CA,
Assessed and assisted patients with diverse range and comorbid chronic diagnoses, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes, and sepsis.
Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
Educated patients, caregivers, and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare specialists to devise, implement, and modify plans of care defining patient outcome goals
Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures.
Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.
Distributed assignments to RNs, LPNs and resident advisors, guided work and delivered training to promote proper care standards for patients.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Assessed unit patients continuously from admission to discharge.
Directed unit staff and promoted quality care for diverse patients.
Advised, coached and mentored experienced and student nurses on medical issues, crisis management and appropriate nursing interventions.
Implemented interventions and strategies to manage chest tubes, nasogastric tubes and G-tubes.
Prioritized care and assessed needs through follow up phone calls after discharge
Coordinated, tasked and supervised nurses and ancillary staff based on staffing requirements.
Managed central lines, catheters and vascular access devices.
Conducted telemetry monitoring on patients, recording cardiac rhythm data.
performed 12 lead EKGs and called cardiac CRT when indicated
Staff Nurse, Jun1995 to Current Children's Mercy Hospital – Overland Park, KS,
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
Evaluated patients to develop and update treatment plans while anticipating day-to-day needs.
Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
Facilitated transition to home care by providing patients with continued care information and discharge instructions.
Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
Monitored patient vitals post-surgery, managed medical equipment and administered medications and IVs.
Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
Addressed rapid response and code situations by strategically organizing and delegating tasks.
Delivered extensive training to newly hired employees and student nurses, offering insight and assistance related to emergent situations.
Advised, coached and mentored experienced and student nurses on medical issues, crisis management and appropriate nursing interventions.
Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
Promoted healthy lifestyle choices to reduce re-emergence of painful or dangerous symptoms.
Coordinated and led in-services to facilitate nursing leadership development and career growth.
Education and Training
Bachelor of Science: Nursing, Expected in 05/1996 University of Texas At - , GPA:
Accomplishments
I was nominated for nurse of the year for the past 2 years in a row on my unit. Both nominations came from supervisors and staff on my unit.
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