Bette Pierson
Harbor Beach,MI
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with distinguished understanding of hospital functions. Develop comprehensive treatment plans with patients and doctors for quality healthcare. Committed to patient education and advocacy.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Nursing
Huron County Medical Care Facility
02.2020 - Current
- Directed nursing operations to enhance patient care and ensure adherence to healthcare regulations.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives leading to increased operational efficiency within nursing practices.
- Developed training programs for nursing staff, fostering professional development and skill enhancement.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to establish patient-centered care protocols and improve outcomes.
- Oversaw compliance with state and federal healthcare standards, ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients with complex needs.
Registered Nurse
Scheurer Healthcare Network
12.2017 - 02.2020
- Follows facility standards, policies, procedures, goals and objectives for perioperative nursing care.
- Maintain and oversee proper sterile technique in the operating room setting.
- Assists with sterile bandage application, skin prep and proper patient positioning.
- Pre-Operative and post operative patient education focused on infection prevention.
- Care of post-surgical patients in the recovery room and ambulatory setting.
Obstetrics Registered Nurse
McLaren Health Care
08.2012 - 12.2017
- Explained and demonstrated after-birth care to parents of newborns, answered questions and addressed concerns.
- Reviewed and tracked progress of mothers in labor, interpreted fetal heart monitor and informed delivering physician of status.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information used to create focused treatment plans and manage ongoing care.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Huron County Medical Care Facility
04.2010 - 08.2012
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms and vitals such as height and weight.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Medication administration and wound care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - BSN Nursing
American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN05-2025
Associate of Applied Science - ADN Nursing
St Clair County Community College
Port Huron, MI4 2012
Licensed Practical Nursing Certificate - Licensed Practical Nursing
St Clair County Community College
Bad Axe, MI11 2009
Skills
- Electronic charting
- Medical screening
- Patient monitoring
- Infection prevention
- Patient education
- Quality improvement
- Leadership and guidance
- Policies compliance enforcement
- Healthcare regulations compliance
- Long-term care
- Critical thinking
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certified
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certified
- Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) Certified
Education and Training
other,other
Timeline
Director of Nursing
Huron County Medical Care Facility
02.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse
Scheurer Healthcare Network
12.2017 - 02.2020
Obstetrics Registered Nurse
McLaren Health Care
08.2012 - 12.2017
Licensed Practical Nurse
Huron County Medical Care Facility
04.2010 - 08.2012
Associate of Applied Science - ADN Nursing
St Clair County Community College
Licensed Practical Nursing Certificate - Licensed Practical Nursing
St Clair County Community College
Bachelor of Science - BSN Nursing
American College of Education