Abigail Evans
Middle Island,NY
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated Registered Nurse with a Master of Science in Nursing seeking a challenging role as a Director of Nursing. Leveraging proven clinical expertise and leadership capabilities to oversee and elevate the standard of patient care, while fostering a collaborative and supportive environment for nursing staff. Eager to contribute to the strategic planning and implementation of healthcare initiatives, ensuring optimal outcomes and quality nursing practices.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Supervisor
Quantum Health
02.2019 - 11.2023
- Managed critical situations calmly and efficiently, providing guidance to nursing team during emergencies.
- Served as an approachable leader who consistently addressed concerns raised by both nursing staff and families regarding patient care issues or operational challenges within unit effectively resolving them promptly whenever possible.
- Cultivated an atmosphere of teamwork and open communication among staff members, resulting in a more cohesive work environment and greater job satisfaction for the nursing team.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the nursing department by regularly soliciting feedback from staff members and incorporating suggestions into practice when appropriate.
- Consistently acted as a strong advocate for patients and their families, ensuring that their needs were met while navigating complex healthcare systems.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by fostering collaborative and supportive team environment.
- Established strong relationships with interdisciplinary teams for seamless coordination of patient care services.
RN, Neuro ICU
Stony Brook University Hospital
01.2017 - 07.2019
- Administered medications via oral, IV, G-tube, and intramuscular injections accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership And Management
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT07.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT01.2020
NSLS Honor Society -
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT04.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Suffolk County Community College
Selden, NY01.2017
Skills
- Clinical assessment
- Nursing Documentation
- Clinical Leadership
- Quality Improvement
Accomplishments
- New York State Board of Nursing, Registered Nurse License No. 767422
- American Heart Association ACLS and BLS Certification
Certification
- IHI Certificate in Quality and Safety
- ELNEC Palliative Care Nursing Certificate
- American Museum of Natural History Certificate in Genetics, Genomics, Genetics for Nursing
Additional Information
WGU Excellence Award in Health Assessment, (2019)
WGU Excellence Award in Communication, (2020)
WGU Excellence Award for Exemplary work in the Advancing Evidence-Based Innovation in Nursing Practice (2023)
Timeline
RN Supervisor
Quantum Health
02.2019 - 11.2023
RN, Neuro ICU
Stony Brook University Hospital
01.2017 - 07.2019
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership And Management
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
NSLS Honor Society -
Western Governors University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Suffolk County Community College