Dedicated, loyal, and seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
RN House Supervisor
Pawhuska Hospital
03.2019 - Current
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs and skills workshops.
Participated Nursing policy committee to discuss policies, propose revisions and implement changes.
Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
Organized and facilitated nursing department meetings daily, discussing current census, admissions and discharges.
Developed positive employee relations, incentives and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
Evaluated work performance of numerous nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
Recruited, hired and coached employees to offer high-quality, cost-effective care to all residents.
Direct day-to-day administrative and operational functions for a 25-bed Swing Bed facility and 3 bed ER, providing guidance and leadership to over 50 employees.
Director of Nursing
Heritage Village Nursing Home
03.2018 - 03.2019
Collaborated with staff, management and external groups to coordinate patient care.
Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents and families.
Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
Developed positive employee relations, incentives and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
Evaluated work performance of multiple nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes and resident complaints or concerns.
Obtained Quality Data for QAPI
Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
Organized and facilitated [Number] department head meetings weekly, discussing current census, admissions and discharges and residents' Medicaid applications.
Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
Home Health RN Case Manager
Encompass Home Health
11.2015 - 03.2018
Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
Provided physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management to home health patients.
Advised and coached patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings.
Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising medical director and team.
Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Introduced changes to patient care plans based on regular evaluations and patient changes.
Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
Delivered after-hours care to patients based on strict role-call rotations.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
St John Hospital
10.2014 - 11.2015
Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques.
Managed caseload of patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy and wound care.
Started intravenous fluids, administered medications and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
Managed pre-op and post-operative patient care by stocking medical supplies and preparing operating rooms.
Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
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