Amy Clem
Louisville,KY
Summary
With a proven track record at Wellstone Regional Hospital, I excelled in reducing medication errors and boosting staff morale through effective leadership and meticulous care. Skilled in clinical documentation and fostering teamwork, my approach significantly improved patient satisfaction and care continuity. My commitment to professional development and patient advocacy underscores my dedication to nursing excellence.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Floor Nurse
Wellstone Regional Hospital
12.2004 - 03.2022
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to assess, implement and evaluate nursing care plans.
- Modified patient health treatment plans by observing patient conditions and responses.
- Communicated effectively with patients and family members to convey important instructions and discuss treatments.
- Eased anxiety among patients facing challenging diagnoses or treatments by offering emotional support and empathetic guidance throughout their healthcare journey.
- Supported smooth transitions of care by effectively collaborating with other nurses during shift handovers, ensuring seamless continuity of patient care.
- Helped patients feel comfortable by adjusting positions and engaging in casual conversation.
- Ensured accuracy in patient records by meticulously documenting assessments, interventions, and outcomes, ultimately contributing to better-informed decision making by healthcare providers.
- Administered medication such as insulin and monitored patients' responses to detect problems.
- Reduced medication errors through vigilant monitoring and proper documentation of administered treatments.
- Boosted staff morale by fostering an inclusive work environment that valued teamwork and open communication amongst colleagues.
- Promoted a safe environment by consistently adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Coped effectively with mental and emotional challenges of positions by remaining centered on patients' needs and delivering quality care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
RN Supervisor
Wellstone Regional Hospital
10.2005 - 11.2006
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the nursing department by regularly soliciting feedback from staff members and incorporating suggestions into practice when appropriate.
- Decreased hospital readmission rates through diligent monitoring of high-risk patients and proactive interventions as needed.
- Managed critical situations calmly and efficiently, providing guidance to the nursing team during emergencies.
- Established strong relationships with interdisciplinary teams for seamless coordination of patient care services.
- Reviewed staffing patterns, quantities and nursing units' census to meet resident needs and budgetary controls.
- Inventoried medications, supplies and equipment and distributed stock to patients.
- Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
- Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development by attending relevant conferences, workshops, and training sessions to stay current on the latest trends and best practices within nursing supervision.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment.
- 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.
- Reduced medication errors by providing thorough training and supervision to nursing staff.
- Consistently acted as a strong advocate for patients and their families, ensuring that their needs were met while navigating complex healthcare systems.
- Served as an approachable leader who consistently addressed concerns raised by both nursing staff and families regarding patient care issues or operational challenges within the unit effectively resolving them promptly whenever possible.
- Evaluated and monitored care and services throughout shift to improve quality levels.
- Developed and distributed nursing assignments for unit employees that outlined individual and group tasks.
- Enforced nursing practice standards and recommended unit and institution policies and procedures to boost medical care quality.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Spencerian College of Nursing
Louisville, KY04.2003
Skills
- Mental health evaluation
- Direct patient care
- Clinical documentation
- Patient assessments
- Medication administration
- Crisis intervention
- Suicide prevention
- De-escalation techniques
- Safety planning
- Self-care promotion
- Client education
- Discharge planning
- Family education
- Treatment Planning
- Nursing care
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Compassionate and caring
- Critical thinking
- Delegation and motivation
- Task prioritization
- Self motivation
Timeline
RN Supervisor
Wellstone Regional Hospital
10.2005 - 11.2006
RN Floor Nurse
Wellstone Regional Hospital
12.2004 - 03.2022
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Spencerian College of Nursing
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