Adrienne Weeks
Gladstone,MO
Summary
Experienced and dedicated pediatric nurse with 25 years in the field. Passionate about optimizing patient throughput and enhancing the overall patient experience. Committed to mentoring and coaching the next generation of nurses through positive leadership and administrative support, setting a strong example for others to follow.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, Patient Progression
Children's Mercy
09.2022 - Current
- Spearheaded innovative approaches to forecast hospital staffing allocation.
- Leveraged professional networks and industry knowledge to strengthen cross-functional teams.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account business needs and operations.
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for the expansion of the staffing office to 24x7 operations.
- Leveraged technology, process and roles to sustain improvement of patient access and throughput within the Patient Progression Hub.
Nurse Manager, Hospital Shift Supervisors
Children’s Mercy Hospital
07.2020 - 09.2022
- Developed and implemented process for clinic admissions
- Implemented new nursing staffing huddles
- Engage with multi-disciplinary teams for cross functional problem solving around patient throughput
- Implement and lead Hospital Shift Supervisor/Director work group
- Co-developed and implemented Med-Surg Overflow guidelines
Lead Hospital Shift Supervisor
Children’s Mercy Hospital
10.2014 - 07.2020
- Implement LEAN initiatives including RPIW for Bed Control Meeting
- Assist with expanding HSS role to CM Kansas campus
- Onboarding and support for 16-person team
- Payroll and scheduling for 16-person team 24 hour coverage
- Represent HSS team on multidisciplinary projects
Hospital Shift Supervisor
Children’s Mercy Hospital
10.2008 - 10.2014
- Direct patient placement
- Coordinate nursing staffing plan for the next shift for the hospital
- Representative for Nursing Ethics Forum and MAANS (Midwest Association of Administrative Nursing Supervisors)
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Registered Nurse, 2 Henson/Burn Unit
Children’s Mercy Hospital
05.2000 - 10.2008
- Relief Charge Nurse
- Provide clinical consultation for burn care management to patients, parents, and healthcare professionals
- Precepted and mentored new staff members
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures including burn patients.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing, Healthcare Administration
MidAmerica Nazarene University
Olathe05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Kansas
Lawrence05.2000
Skills
- Proactive mindset with a commitment to excellence
- Innovative problem-solving abilities
- Certified Pediatric Nurse
- PALS and BLS certified
- Effective communication and mediation
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
- Experienced with Optilink and UKG scheduling and timekeeping software
- Experienced in TeleTracking software
- Knowledgeable and experienced with GE Command Center software
Presentations
Improving Capacity through Nurse Led Initiatives; Adrienne Weeks, MSN, RN, CPN and Jodie Winfrey, BSN, BA, RN, CPN presented at Magnetizing KC, Kansas City, MO on August 20, 2024
Revolutionizing Care Coordination with a Patient Progression Hub; Adrienne Weeks, MSN, RN, CPN and Jodie Winfrey, BSN, BA, RN, CPN presented at ANCC National Magnet Conference, New Orleans, LA on October 31, 2024.
Volunteer Activities
- Educational Coordinator for continuing education events for MAANS- MidWest Association for Administrative Nursing Supervisors (5 Years)
- Boys Gymnastics Team Booster Club President (5 years)
- Volunteer positions at church and school
Timeline
Director, Patient Progression
Children's Mercy
09.2022 - Current
Nurse Manager, Hospital Shift Supervisors
Children’s Mercy Hospital
07.2020 - 09.2022
Lead Hospital Shift Supervisor
Children’s Mercy Hospital
10.2014 - 07.2020
Hospital Shift Supervisor
Children’s Mercy Hospital
10.2008 - 10.2014
Registered Nurse, 2 Henson/Burn Unit
Children’s Mercy Hospital
05.2000 - 10.2008
Master of Science - Nursing, Healthcare Administration
MidAmerica Nazarene University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Kansas
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