Annette Gorremans

• Evaluated the effectiveness of training programs, making necessary adjustments to optimize learning outcomes.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for the development and implementation of evidence-based practice initiatives.
• Maintained compliance with accreditation standards by updating curriculum materials following industry best practices.
• Fostered a culture of lifelong learning among nursing staff through ongoing support and encouragement.
• Developed strong relationships with community partners to facilitate collaboration on healthcare initiatives and educational programming.
• Utilized data-driven strategies to identify areas of improvement within the nursing department's educational offerings.
• Consistently received positive feedback from both students and colleagues, reflecting a commitment to excellence in teaching.
• Met with students one-on-one to design learning plans and discuss projects.
• Led classes with 40 students.
• Assessed student knowledge levels and abilities with detailed assessments.
• Supported student educational and vocational planning to help each optimize learning strategies and reap long-term career benefits.
• Prepared course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts for distribution or use within the classroom.
• Prepared and delivered lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as pharmacology, mental health nursing, and community health care practices.

Second-year Faculty for the Nursing program at Chemeketa Community College

• Led classes with 40 students.
• Led clinical groups with 8 students per term.

• Representing Administration in leadership and patient care that involves ensuring patient satisfaction and safety, coordinating put-through for patient admissions and discharges, and supporting staff with practical knowledge and skills
• Frequently worked with nursing students during their clinical rotation to meet leadership observation opportunities.
• Improved patient satisfaction scores by addressing concerns promptly and ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality care.
• Promoted interdisciplinary collaboration by fostering strong relationships with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Supported departmental goals through active participation in hospital-wide committees and initiatives.
• Mentored new nursing staff members to promote adherence to established best practices and foster professional growth.
• Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts through clear communication of pertinent patient information during handoffs.
• Optimized resource utilization with careful allocation of equipment, supplies, and personnel based on patient acuity levels.
• Confidently directed the overall operation of nursing services and patient care.
• Coordinated nursing care for patients and participated in patient and family education.
• Organized department in accordance with administrative guidelines in order to provide specified nursing services to meet legal, organizational, and medical staff guidelines.
• Maximized staff and patient protection by enforcing optimal disease prevention protocols.
• Interviewed, hired, instructed, and mentored employees and promoted a high level of care quality to patients.
• Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
• Reviewed department performance and adjusted coverage to compensate for changing conditions.
• Supervised staff of 100 registered nurses, 5 licensed practical nurses, and 7 certified nursing assistants
• Managed 100 nurses and nursing activities in an80-bed hospital by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards.

Successfully passed the CMSRN certification test.

• Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.

• In any shift efficiently worked in the departments of ER, ICU, MedSurg, PACU, Postpartum, Short Stay, and Cath lab
• Have continued to maintain competencies and certifications with ACLS, PALS, TNCC, NRP, CPI and CMSRN
• Provided compassionate end-of-life cares for palliative care patient populations
• Continue to maintain competency to provide conscious sedation for cathlab, endoscopy, bronchoscopy, and orthopedic procedures when needed.
• Frequently worked with nursing students during their clinical days in the role of bedside nurse and Nursing Supervisor.
• Enhanced team collaboration by working closely with interdisciplinary healthcare teams for optimal patient outcomes.
• Streamlined workflow efficiency, quickly adapting to new environments and protocols within different units.
• Facilitated smooth transitions between units, coordinating patient transfers while minimizing disruptions to overall care continuity.
• Contributed to hospital-wide quality improvement initiatives, utilizing evidence-based practices to enhance patient outcomes.
• Maintained strong communication with patients and families throughout treatment process, fostering trust and rapport.

• Acquired license and worked within the LPN scope of practice while attending second year for nursing school.

• Worked fulltime providing patient care under the CNA scope of practice.