Andrea Lane
Fort Wayne,IN
Summary
Nursing professional with robust background in clinical leadership and patient care management. Known for driving effective healthcare practices and leading diverse teams to deliver optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable with strong focus on results and collaborative team efforts, ensuring excellence in healthcare delivery.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Leader, Neurological
Parkview Regional Medical Center
02.2023 - Current
- Cultivated a culture of accountability among nursing staff by encouraging ownership over one''s work and holding individuals responsible for meeting performance standards.
- Conducted performance evaluations for nursing staff members, providing constructive feedback on areas needing improvement while highlighting successes achieved throughout the year.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes and seamless transitions of care.
- Mentored new nurses to enhance their clinical skills, critical thinking abilities, and confidence in providing high-quality care.
- Streamlined nursing processes, optimizing efficiency, and reducing staff workload without compromising patient safety.
- Fostered strong relationships with other department leaders to promote cross-functional collaboration that ultimately improved patient outcomes.
- Established clear performance expectations for team members along with regular checkpoints to discuss progress towards achieving established objectives.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Charge Nurse, Neurological
Parkview Regional Medical Center
06.2022 - Current
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- Collaborated with physicians to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient interventions.
- Streamlined communication between interdisciplinary teams for improved patient outcomes and continuity of care.
- Facilitated rapid response situations by quickly identifying deteriorating patients and alerting appropriate personnel for intervention measures.
- Participated in regular rounds with interdisciplinary team members to discuss ongoing plans of care tailored specifically towards patients'' evolving needs.
- Managed staffing assignments for each shift based on patient acuity levels, ensuring adequate coverage for all areas of the unit.
Registered Nurse, Neurological
Parkview Regional Medical Center
09.2021 - Current
- Effectively prioritized tasks based on urgency levels during stressful situations or emergencies without compromising quality standards in patient care delivery outcomes achieved within designated timeframes consistently met across all cases handled at different stages along the continuum under supervision from seniors when required involved actively participating team discussions where needed contributing valuable inputs towards better decision-making processes overall growth organization as well personal career development goals set.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize treatment strategies and ensure high-quality patient care.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based neurological nursing practices and protocols.
- Demonstrated expertise in administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and providing necessary interventions for neurological patients.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Patient Care Technician, ER
Parkview Hospital
10.2019 - 09.2021
- Interacted effectively with patients, families, staff to deliver high level of customer service and teamwork
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms
- Organized and replenished unit supplies
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care
- Utilized strong problem-solving skills to address unexpected challenges or situations while maintaining the highest level of patient care.
- Reduced wait times for patients by effectively prioritizing tasks based on urgency and level of need.
Telemetry Monitor Technician
Koscuisko Community Hospital
10.2013 - 10.2019
- Monitored 60 bed telemetry hospital
- Monitored and evaluated cardiac activity and reported changes
- Demonstrated in-depth understanding of telemetry equipment
- Followed all protocols to respond to irregular cardiac activity
Patient Care Technician Med-Surg
Koscuisko Community Hospital
10.2012 - 10.2019
- Interacted effectively with patients, families, staff and to support patient comfort and safety
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake, assisted with bathing, and assisted in monitoring skin integrity
- Organized and replenished unit supplies
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse
- Documented observations and baseline measurements
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bethel University
Mishawaka, IN05-2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Bethel University
Mishawaka, IN05-2021
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting
Ivy Tech Community College
Warsaw, IN05.2012
Skills
- Infection Control Standards
- HIPAA Compliance
- Adaptability
- Culturally competent care
- Patient Assessments & Care
- Vitals
- Point of care testing & Phlebotomy
- EMR / EHR
- Inventory and Supply Management
- Cardiac monitors
- Time management abilities
- CPR-BLS & ACLS Certified
- Patient education and advocacy
- Healthcare technology
- Department management
- Multitasking Abilities
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
- CPR/AED-Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 5-10 RNs and PCTs in the development of NCAT board.
- Achieved 80% through effectively helping with Magnet Board Recertification of Parkview via the Magnet Board survey.
- Supervision - Headed onboarding process for new nursing staff.
- Progressive Care - Responsible for unit of 24 patients, providing daily functions such as grooming, bathing, feeding and turning in bed.
Timeline
Nurse Leader, Neurological
Parkview Regional Medical Center
02.2023 - Current
Charge Nurse, Neurological
Parkview Regional Medical Center
06.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Neurological
Parkview Regional Medical Center
09.2021 - Current
Patient Care Technician, ER
Parkview Hospital
10.2019 - 09.2021
Telemetry Monitor Technician
Koscuisko Community Hospital
10.2013 - 10.2019
Patient Care Technician Med-Surg
Koscuisko Community Hospital
10.2012 - 10.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting
Ivy Tech Community College
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
- CPR/AED-Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bethel University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Bethel University
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