Alicia Shoopman
Somerset ,CA
Summary
Dynamic nursing leader with a proven track record at The Pines at Placerville, excelling in quality improvement and interdisciplinary collaboration. Enhanced patient safety through rigorous infection control initiatives and staff mentorship, while effectively managing clinical operations. Committed to fostering strong relationships and ensuring compliance with healthcare standards for optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
ADON
The Pines at Placerville Healthcare Center
Placerville, CA
02.2024 - Current
- Established strong partnerships with community resources including hospice providers, home health agencies, and outpatient rehabilitation centers to enhance patient care transitions and discharge planning.
- Managed staffing needs effectively, ensuring appropriate nurse-to-patient ratios during all shifts.
- Mentored new nursing staff, fostering professional growth and development while maintaining high standards of patient care.
- Reduced medication errors by conducting thorough medication administration audits and providing feedback to nursing staff.
- Streamlined communication between nursing departments for efficient workflow and patient care coordination.
- Oversaw infection control efforts throughout the facility, contributing to reduced transmission rates among patients and staff members alike.
- Assisted in developing policies and procedures that were in compliance with state regulations, maintaining accreditation standards for the facility.
- Led quality improvement initiatives focused on reducing hospital-acquired infections, enhancing overall patient safety measures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients, ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Facilitated open communication among team members, promoting a positive work environment conducive to collaboration and problemsolving.
- Participated in regulatory surveys conducted by external agencies, demonstrating compliance with established standards of practice and delivering high-quality patient care services consistently across all aspects of operations.
- Enhanced staff competency through regular training sessions and performance evaluations.
- Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Worked closely administration to develop and implement best practices to improve patient outcomes.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
- Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
LVN Charge Nurse
The Pines at Placerville
Placerville
09.2020 - Current
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Oversaw patient conditions, administered medicine, performed interventions and took detailed records.
- Promoted continuity of care by maintaining comprehensive medical records and updating physicians on significant changes in patients'' conditions.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Championed infection control practices within the unit by strictly adhering to guidelines and educating staff on proper procedures.
- Cultivated strong working relationships with physicians by maintaining open communication, providing timely updates on patients'' status, and actively participating in care coordination efforts.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts through efficient handoff reports that highlighted critical information for incoming nurses.
- Fostered a positive work environment through mentorship, offering constructive feedback, and recognizing the achievements of fellow nurses.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Bolstered patient safety through consistent implementation of fall prevention measures such as bed alarms, hourly rounding, and mobility assistance.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by actively listening to patients'' needs, providing compassionate care, and addressing concerns promptly.
Education
Diploma - Nursing
Unitek College
Sacramento, CA04.2020
Skills
- Clinical leadership
- Quality improvement
- Care plan development
- Healthcare administration
- Staff development
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Patient care management
- Process improvement
- Clinical resources management
- Clinical system monitoring
- Chronic disease management
- Leadership and guidance
- Strong work ethic
- Policies compliance enforcement
- Effective multitasking
- HIPAA regulations
- Critical thinking
- Direct patient care
- Clinical operations management
- Verbal and written communication
- Patient education
- Relationship building
- Clinical documentation
- Standards of practice
- Disease control
- Public relations
- Nursing ethics
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Family support
- Team supervision
- Documentation and reporting
- Staff evaluation
- Professional development
- Issue resolution
- Shift scheduling
- Long-term care
- Discharge and transfer procedures
- Schedule preparation
- Employee coaching
- EMR software
- First aid and CPR
- Clinical staffing
- Clinical care oversight
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Problem-solving abilities
Timeline
ADON
The Pines at Placerville Healthcare Center
02.2024 - Current
LVN Charge Nurse
The Pines at Placerville
09.2020 - Current
Diploma - Nursing
Unitek College