Andrea L Hanks
Metamora,USA
Summary
Collaborative nurse leader with background in managing procedural operations/high level disinfection processes and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Demonstrates ability to lead teams and oversee complex testing procedures. Proven skills in quality control and safety. Encouraging manager and problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact organizational success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
GI Lab Manager, Registered Nurse
OSF Healthcare Saint Francis Medical Center
03.2017 - Current
- Provide specialized endoscopic care to Gastro-Intestinal patients.
- Manage scheduling, payroll, vacation/personal time off/sick/daily scheduling. Manage daily operations of the
department. - Perform inventory control and outdated supplies. Obtain quotes for necessary equipment purchases and prepare information for Capital Budget requests.
- Collaborate patient and staff needs with ancillary departments and other nursing departments to fulfill
the Mission of OSF Healthcare.
GI Lab Assistant Manager/Supervisor, Registered Nurse
OSF Healthcare Saint Francis Medical Center
10.2014 - 03.2017
- Provided specialized endoscopic care to Gastro-Intestinal patients.
- Managed scheduling, payroll, vacation/personal time off/sick/daily scheduling.
- Fulfilled charge nurse responsibility when staffing required.
- Worked in tandem with Manager to handle day to day
operations. - Assisted with inventory control and outdated supplies.
- Collaborated patient and staffing needs with ancillary departments and other nursing departments to fulfill the Mission of OSF Healthcare.
Clinical Educator, Registered Nurse/Emergency Department
OSF Healthcare Saint Francis Medical Center
05.2008 - 10.2012
- Developed and delivered educational programs for clinical staff, enhancing knowledge retention and skill application.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create training materials that align with best practices and regulatory standards.
- Mentored new educators, providing guidance on instructional techniques and program implementation.
- Facilitated workshops and seminars to promote ongoing professional development among clinical personnel.
- Analyzed educational outcomes to refine curricula, driving improvements in competency assessments across departments.
- Evaluated clinical competencies of staff members, identifying areas for improvement and providing targeted training solutions.
- Implemented innovative teaching techniques, such as simulation-based learning, to improve overall understanding of complex medical concepts.
Student Nurse Extern, ED Technician/Emergency Department
OSF Healthcare Saint Francis Medical Center
05.2007 - 06.2008
- Supported nursing staff in delivering high-quality patient care and facilitating daily activities.
- Shadowed experienced nurses to gain insights into best practices for patient management and care delivery.
- Proactively sought out opportunities to learn from experienced nurses and other healthcare professionals, growing in clinical knowledge and aptitude.
- Developed strong time-management skills by balancing multiple responsibilities during fast-paced hospital shifts.
- Contributed to a positive patient experience by providing compassionate care and maintaining a clean, safe environment.
Education
Masters - Nursing Management Leadership
Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing
Peoria, IL05.2021
Bachelors - Nursing
Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing
Peoria, IL05.2008
Associate’s degree - Fine Arts and Science
Illinois Central College
East Peoria, IL05.2006
Skills
- Successfully led the GI Lab through two major expansions, creating state of the art lab and access to care, assisting the organization with number of persons served in the central Illinois region
- Maintained mission partner satisfaction through COVID and major clinical expansion
- Selected by Human Resources to speak and Leadership Development Institute to promote and encourage other leaders to implement desired change from C1 to C2 culture processes
- Lead mission partners by demonstrating servant leadership Performed tasks within the unit, working alongside mission partners, demonstrating hands on skills Possess strong IV skills, function as a crisis RN and staff resource, strong interpersonal skills, ability to foster innovation, teamwork and collaboration amongst team members
- Able to translate strategy into action, encourages growth and development in others
Affiliations
- CGRN – Certified Gastroenterology Registered Nurse since 2015
- RMERT – Regional Medical Emergency Response Team. Member since 2010 serving our community in Region 2 of Illinois. Active member at events such as Peoria Marathon, November 2013 tornado in Washington, IL, Summer Camp, Solar Eclipse in Carbondale.
- Society of Gastroenterology Nursing SGNA member
LEADERSHIP
Ten years of leadership experience in a hospital setting. Reached a Tier Index 1 department and maintained satisfaction 4 years in a row. Maintained bedside nursing skills and worked alongside the team to show support at the elbow. Collaborated with vendor/product representatives as well as internal contract administrators to efficiently manage product purchasing, supplies, and vendor contracts. Collaborated with supply chain mission partners to manage department inventory. Participated in multiple house-wide committees to improve collaboration and throughput of GI Lab patients. Nominated for nursing excellence in the category of transformational nursing leadership.
Certification
- Certified Gastroenterology Registered Nurse, 2019-current.
- Member of Regional Medical Emergency Response Team (RMERT), 2010-2025.
Timeline
GI Lab Manager, Registered Nurse
OSF Healthcare Saint Francis Medical Center
03.2017 - Current
GI Lab Assistant Manager/Supervisor, Registered Nurse
OSF Healthcare Saint Francis Medical Center
10.2014 - 03.2017
Clinical Educator, Registered Nurse/Emergency Department
OSF Healthcare Saint Francis Medical Center
05.2008 - 10.2012
Student Nurse Extern, ED Technician/Emergency Department
OSF Healthcare Saint Francis Medical Center
05.2007 - 06.2008
Bachelors - Nursing
Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing
Associate’s degree - Fine Arts and Science
Illinois Central College
Masters - Nursing Management Leadership
Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing
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