Anna Stevens
Pike Road,Alabama
Summary
Accomplished Endoscopy Nurse Manager leading a team of talented and dedicated endoscopy technicians, nurses, and gastroenterologist who provide high quality care to our patients. Possesses over 10 years of nursing experience, with 7 years in endoscopy and 3 years in Med/Surg. Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Endoscopy Nurse Manager
Baptist Medical Center East
07.2021 - Current
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to support professional growth of nursing staff members.
- Managed budgets and controlled costs, achieving financial targets without compromising patient care quality.
- Managed staff scheduling and time off to adequately staff nursing floors and allow nurses earned time off.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Fostered open communication among nurses through regular team meetings, promoting collaboration and shared decisionmaking.
- Developed and implemented quality improvement initiatives to provide best possible patient care and identify and address areas of concern.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by maintaining accurate records and staying up-to-date on industry standards.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training.
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
- Oversaw infection control procedures to protect patients from infections and keep nursing departments compliant with state regulations.
Endoscopy RN
Baptist Medical Center East
07.2017 - 07.2021
- Fostered strong relationships with patients and families through compassionate communication, empathy, and education on the endoscopy process.
- Enhanced teamwork within the unit through active participation in staff meetings, training sessions, and mentoring new staff members.
- Increased patient satisfaction by providing empathetic education on procedure expectations, risks, benefits, and aftercare instructions.
- Optimized patient outcomes by applying critical thinking and sound clinical judgment in fast-paced, high-pressure situations.
- Minimized complications during procedures with expert monitoring of vital signs and prompt intervention as needed.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Staff RN
Baptist Medical Center East
07.2016 - 06.2017
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make quick decisions in high-pressure situations, prioritizing patient needs and addressing emergent issues promptly.
- Monitored vital signs, lab results, and other indicators to detect changes in patients'' conditions promptly.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses, sharing knowledge, expertise, and best practices to improve their skills and confidence.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based practices and individualized care plans.
- Advocated for the needs of patients within the healthcare system while maintaining confidentiality and respecting patients'' rights.
- Delegated tasks to nursing assistants and support staff effectively, ensuring safe and efficient care delivery.
- Supported patients'' emotional well-being by building trust-based relationships and practicing active listening techniques.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by providing compassionate, attentive, and empathetic care.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, ensuring proper dosages were given per physician orders.
- Streamlined nursing processes for increased efficiency and better time-management within the unit.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Staff RN
DCH Regional Medical Center
07.2014 - 06.2016
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make quick decisions in high-pressure situations, prioritizing patient needs and addressing emergent issues promptly.
- Promoted a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols, fall prevention strategies, and other safety measures.
- Managed caseload of 6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Assessed patient conditions accurately by conducting comprehensive physical assessments, interpreting diagnostic tests, and utilizing critical thinking skills.
- Assisted with wound care, dressing changes and NG tube placement to maintain stable patient conditions.
- Provided inpatient care to diverse population of adult medical and surgical patients.
- Administered blood products and monitored vital signs to address immediate concerns.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes through effective communication and care coordination.
- Decreased medication errors by diligently following the five rights of medication administration and double-checking orders with pharmacy staff when necessary.
- Performed intravenous therapy procedures and monitored chest tubes.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of West Alabama
Livingston, AL05.2014
Skills
- Infection control protocols
- Bronchoscopy Assistance
- Hemostasis management
- Colonoscopy procedure assistance
- IV insertion and management
- Pre-and Post-Procedure Care
- Foreign body removal assistance
- ERCP procedure support
- Conscious sedation monitoring
- Multitasking
- Microsoft Office
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Accomplishments
- 2024 Women in Blue campaign and fundraiser through the Cancer Wellness Foundation
- Baptist Health Leadership Academy graduate
Affiliations
- Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates
Certification
- Basic Life Support
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- Licensed Registered Nurse- Alabama Board of Nursing
Timeline
Endoscopy Nurse Manager
Baptist Medical Center East
07.2021 - Current
Endoscopy RN
Baptist Medical Center East
07.2017 - 07.2021
Staff RN
Baptist Medical Center East
07.2016 - 06.2017
Staff RN
DCH Regional Medical Center
07.2014 - 06.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of West Alabama