Bethany Peters-Barrett
Biglerville,PA
Summary
Seasoned Clinical Nurse Manager offering 11 years' nursing experience and success in leading teams while providing exceptional care to patients. Expert in all aspects of patient care and highly adept in working closely with physicians to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Proven leader focused on developing clinically competent, patient-focused teams. Accomplished in improving delivery of care, patient outcomes and nursing staff performance. Proficient in effectively using Epic to manage patient care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nurse Coordinator
WellSpan Medical Group
Gettysburg, PA
03.2021 - Current
- Sought opportunities to improve patient care, outcomes and nursing staff performance.
- Evaluated nursing staff's performance and developed education programs and professional development opportunities to improve individual and team competencies, clinical knowledge and delivery of care.
- Interacted effectively with department managers to promptly correct problems and improve services.
- Oversaw training, staffing and education of all nurses and [Type] staff.
- Supervised professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care.
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training and standards of patient care.
- Responded to behavioral and medical crises codes.
Physicians Office Nurse
WellSpan Medical Group
Gettysburg, PA
04.2013 - 03.2021
- Prepared and administered vaccines and medications, collected specimens and performed other patient care tasks to assist physician with examinations and procedures.
- Completed paperwork and prior authorizations and scheduled appointments for patients.
- Tracked, reviewed and monitored diagnostic test results and assisted in management of patient care between visits.
- Assessed patient health status based upon presented symptoms and directed patient to appropriate level of care or acceptable alternative venue.
Dialysis Licensed Practical Nurse
Wellspan Gettysburg Hospital
Gettysburg, PA
04.2013 - 03.2014
- Analyzed emergency situations and took prompt action to save lives.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
Education
No Degree - Nursing
Hanover Practical Nursing
Hanover PaSkills
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Medication Administration
- Treatment Preparation
- Critical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Clear Patient Communication
- Decision Making
- Preventive Healthcare
- Compassionate and Caring
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Accurate Documentation
- Creative Problem Solving
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Coordinator
WellSpan Medical Group
03.2021 - Current
Physicians Office Nurse
WellSpan Medical Group
04.2013 - 03.2021
Dialysis Licensed Practical Nurse
Wellspan Gettysburg Hospital
04.2013 - 03.2014
No Degree - Nursing
Hanover Practical Nursing