Professional with strong background in nursing leadership, focused on delivering high-quality patient care and operational efficiency. Expertise in team collaboration, staff development, and resource management. Known for adaptability and achieving results in dynamic healthcare settings. Proficient in clinical skills, patient advocacy, and regulatory compliance.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Manager
Powerback/Promedica/Preferred Health Care
08.2023 - Current
Managed 62-bed subacute unit
Conduct admission assessments to determine patient needs, create individualized plans of care based on physical needs, psychosocial, and safety concerns
Provide individualized education and training to patients and their families to manage diseases and injuries, and explain medication regimens and preventative care to maximize well-being
Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
Collaborated closely with doctors, FNPs, and other specialists
Determined patient care assignments per patient's requirements
Assumed responsibility for the overall quality of nursing care provided to patients when on and off duty
Resolved patient and family grievances
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients with complex needs.
Staff Nurse
Powerback/Promedica/Total Rehab
05.2017 - Current
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Staff Nurse
Laurelton Village
01.1997 - 12.2017
Collaborated with fellow nursing staff in maintaining a calm/relaxing environment and caring for patients
Cared for an average of 30 patients per shift
Administered medications and treatments in accordance with Physician orders and nursing protocols
Measured patient's vitals daily, including height, weight, blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and respiration
Educated clients and their families on the safe treatment of injuries, illnesses, and conditions
Maintained patient's confidentiality and protected their health information
Provided patient-specific nursing care as directed and followed service excellence standards to ensure a high level of patient satisfaction
Education
Masters Degree - Management And Leadership
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
12-2024
Bachelors Degree - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
05-2024
Associates in Applied Science - Nursing
Excelsior University
Albany, NY
08-2023
Skills
CPR certified
Vent certified
Patient Education
Wound care
Leadership Ability
Department management
Staff supervision
Conflict management
Direct patient care
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Nurse Manager
Powerback/Promedica/Preferred Health Care
08.2023 - Current
Staff Nurse
Powerback/Promedica/Total Rehab
05.2017 - Current
Staff Nurse
Laurelton Village
01.1997 - 12.2017
Masters Degree - Management And Leadership
Capella University
Bachelors Degree - Nursing
Capella University
Associates in Applied Science - Nursing
Excelsior University
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