Patient-oriented, compassionate nursing professional experienced in patient care and advocacy within high acuity units. Accomplished at implementing policies, procedures, and protocols to achieve core measures benchmarks—caring and attentive preceptor dedicated to optimizing nurses' skills and knowledge. Patient-oriented Nurse with 28 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Obstetrics and women's health specialty.
Staff RN Senior Psychiatry unit
Salem Hospital Salem, Ma
Managing the physical and psychiatric care of patients on a 30-bed geriatric unit attending to the care of patients aged 50 and up with a team approach. One to one care of 6 patients while working as a team to care for all patients on the unit. Administering medications, wound dressing changes, evaluating psychiatric needs and communicating them to the team. Assist with ADLs. Problem solving with colleagues any problem behaviors.
Manage a staff of 17 people. Ensure standards of practice were upheld. Ensure all shifts had adequate coverage. Handle hiring and training new staff and handle disciplinary actions. Work with other managers to ensure the Blood donor Center was in compliance for all regulatory inspections.
I have been certified in women's health and legal nurse consultation through PESI. I am always learning new updated information about the best care for patients and their families.