Natalie Portner
Palmer,AK
Summary
- Responsible for screening, interviewing and hiring staff for over 4 departments. Selecting candidates that are skilled and are a match with the community cares culture of the departments
- Skilled at improving processes, maximizing team productivity and reducing costs to achieve sustainable nursing operations. Excels with employee motivation and retention strategies, physician relations and accreditation requirements.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Critical Care Director
Mat-Su Regional Medical Center
Palmer , AK
10.2017 - Current
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees for nurses, respiratory therapist and ICU technicians.
- Direct day-to-day administrative and operational functions for 110 -bed facility, providing guidance and leadership to over 50 employees across 4 departments.
- Developed, implemented and evaluated systems and practices that facilitated smooth workflow and quality patient care.
- Supported design, implementation and evaluation of care model delivery for critical patients.
- Coordinated patient critical care with other hospital departments.
- Created and maintained environment in which nursing services remained viable and satisfying to patients.
- Monitored compliance with external agency regulations regarding critical care.
- Fostered excellence by example by "setting pace" and being hands on mentor to clinical staff.
- Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility.
Critical Care Coordinator ICU/ED
Mat-Su Medical Center
Palmer , AK
08.2013 - 10.2017
- Managed application processes for facility certifications with Trauma and Pediatric Emergency education programs.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
ICU RN
Mat-Su Regional Medical Center
Palmer , ALASKA
04.2011 - 08.2013
- Enhanced performance of junior nurses through training and evaluations.
- Maintained detailed records of patient conditions, reactions and progress in alignment with physician orders.
- Cared for culturally-diverse patients, liaising with family members and specialists to address changing needs and enhance individual experience.
Critical Care RN
Alaska Regional Medical Center
Anchorage , AK
01.2009 - 04.2011
Neuro ICU/Cardiovascular Travel RN
Johns Hopkins/Washington Hospital Center
Baltimore/DC , MD/DC
06.2007 - 01.2009
Critical Care RN
Providence Alaska Medical Center
Anchorage , AK
01.2005 - 06.2007
Trauma ICU Registered Nurse
William Beaumont Hospital
Troy , MI
12.2003 - 01.2005
Education
Master's in Healthcare Administration - Healthcare
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ 10.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Michigan - Flint
Flint, MI 09.2000 - 12.2003
Skills
- Data Analysis
- Critical Thinking
- Process Improvement
- Employee Recruitment and Hiring-RN/RT/ICU Techs
- Nursing Operations Management
Accomplishments
- 3 years in a row highest clinical department in employee engagement
- 2018 Clinical Director of the year Mat-su Regional Medical Center
- 2011 March of Dimes Critical Care Nurse of the Year for the state of Alaska
Timeline
Master's in Healthcare Administration - Healthcare
Grand Canyon University
10.2019 - Current
Critical Care Director
Mat-Su Regional Medical Center
10.2017 - Current
Critical Care Coordinator ICU/ED
Mat-Su Medical Center
08.2013 - 10.2017
ICU RN
Mat-Su Regional Medical Center
04.2011 - 08.2013
Critical Care RN
Alaska Regional Medical Center
01.2009 - 04.2011
Neuro ICU/Cardiovascular Travel RN
Johns Hopkins/Washington Hospital Center
06.2007 - 01.2009
Critical Care RN
Providence Alaska Medical Center
01.2005 - 06.2007
Trauma ICU Registered Nurse
William Beaumont Hospital
12.2003 - 01.2005
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Michigan - Flint
09.2000 - 12.2003
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