Becky Connor
Bellingham,WA
Summary
Nurse Team Lead at PeaceHealth Whatcom Hospice with expertise in patient assessment and crisis management. Proven track record in enhancing care coordination and mentoring staff to improve patient outcomes. Committed to quality improvement and compassionate advocacy, ensuring high standards of care in diverse clinical settings. Trained Forensic Nurse focused on minimizing patient trauma during invasive procedures while proficient in evidence collection and processing.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Team Lead
PeaceHealth Whatcom Hospice
09.2022 - Current
- Led hospice community program by triaging clinical assistance and staff scheduling needs.
- Monitored quality of work and team projects to ensure high standards of care.
- Mentored staff to enhance skills and promote professional development.
- Managed direct patient care activities, including staff assignments for optimal outcomes.
- Assessed, planned, implemented, and evaluated patient care requirements effectively.
- Directed and delegated tasks to team members based on education and competency levels.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards related to patient care; collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop effective plans of care for each patient.
- Intervened in emergent situations involving critical or unstable patients; coordinated resources across departments to provide timely interventions as needed.
- Facilitated communication between medical professionals regarding complex cases requiring interdisciplinary approaches.
- Collaborated with physicians, other healthcare providers and administrative personnel to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Forensic Nurse Examiner
Providence Intervention Center For Assault And Abuse
Everett, WA
02.2025 - Current
- Conducted interviews with victims to gather information about their experience and medical history.
- Obtained consent forms from victims before performing medical exams or collecting evidence.
- Assisted with the collection and preservation of physical evidence from victims, such as blood samples, clothing, and other objects.
- Performed detailed examinations of patients to document injuries and assess their condition.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations related to forensic nursing practice.
- Monitored patient progress throughout treatment plans to ensure optimal outcomes are achieved.
- Advised victims on available resources such as counseling services or victim compensation programs.
- Educated healthcare professionals on best practices for handling forensic cases involving sexual assault or domestic violence victims.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills when interacting with patients, families, and colleagues.
- Approached victims carefully to avoid adding extra trauma during forensic examinations.
- Completed medical forensic examinations of minor children and adolescents as part of abuse and neglect investigations.
- Worked with individuals recently experiencing abuse, assault and other types of violence to collect evidence for criminal cases.
- Provided emotional support to victims while they were being examined or interviewed.
Registered Nurse
PeaceHealth Whatcom Hospice
11.2020 - 09.2022
- Completed hospice admissions for General In-Patient (GIP) and community programs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to coordinate patient and family care.
- Executed diverse hospice nurse roles, including GIP in an acute care hospital, hospice in-patient nurse, admission nurse, case manager, and hospice liaison.
- Provided direct patient care and problem-solving in clinical and home settings.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Assessed and managed pain, dyspnea, and nausea in end-of-life patients.
Registered Nurse
PeaceHealth
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Provided direct skilled nursing care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary care team within a high-pressure medical-surgical unit.
Education
MSN - Leadership and Management
Western Governors University
04-2025
BSN - Registered Nursing
Western Washington University
08-2021
ADN - Registered Nursing
Bellingham Technical College
08-2020
LPN - Practical Nursing
Vermont Technical College
01.1998
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Electronic health records
- Team collaboration
- Patient advocacy
- Crisis management
- Quality improvement
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Clinical documentation
- Care planning
- Discharge planning
- Clinical leadership
- Care coordination
- Clinical judgment
- Patient safety
- Compassionate and caring
- Attention to detail
- Patient and family advocacy
Licensure Trainings Certifications
- Registered Nurse, Washington State DOH
- Advanced Life Support, American Heart Association
- Basic Life Support, American Heart Association
- Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse, Hospice and Palliative Nurse Association
- NAHQ Certificate Healthcare Quality Principles, National Association for Healthcare Quality
- SANE Fellowship 2024-2025, Washington Center for Nursing
- SANE Adult and Adolescent Trained, UW Harborview Medical Center
- SANE Adult and Adolescent Clinical Skills Training, International Association of Forensic Nurses
- SANE Pediatric Trained, International Association of Forensic Nurses
Certification
- Registered Nurse
- Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse
Timeline
Forensic Nurse Examiner
Providence Intervention Center For Assault And Abuse
02.2025 - Current
Nurse Team Lead
PeaceHealth Whatcom Hospice
09.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
PeaceHealth
01.2022 - 08.2022
Registered Nurse
PeaceHealth Whatcom Hospice
11.2020 - 09.2022
MSN - Leadership and Management
Western Governors University
BSN - Registered Nursing
Western Washington University
ADN - Registered Nursing
Bellingham Technical College
LPN - Practical Nursing
Vermont Technical College
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