BEVERLY Drake
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse experienced in delivering high-quality patient care across diverse clinical settings. Achieved improved patient outcomes through effective communication, team collaboration, and implementation of care plans. Focused on enhancing quality of care and patient satisfaction while fostering a supportive environment for nursing staff.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
45
45
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse
Maple Leaf Farm Associates
Jericho, Vermont
06.2015 - 09.2018
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure quality patient care and safety standards.
- Coordinated patient admissions and discharges, improving workflow efficiency and patient flow.
- Managed medication administration and compliance with health regulations.
- Assisted in developing nursing care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Educated patients and families on health management and treatment options.
- Facilitated communication between interdisciplinary teams, enhancing collaboration and care delivery.
- Conducted staff training sessions to enhance clinical skills and knowledge.
- Monitored patient conditions, responding promptly to changes in health status.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
- Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications.
- Conducted daily rounds to assess patient conditions, evaluate progress towards goals, and document changes in status or plan of care.
- Coordinated communication between physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care.
- Directed unit staff and promoted quality care for diverse patients.
- Provided direct patient care, including assessments and treatments, to a variety of patients.
- Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
- Responded quickly to emergent situations such as cardiac arrest or respiratory distress.
- Supervised Licensed Practical Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants.
- Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.
- Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
- Implemented safety protocols when administering medications or performing treatments.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives, promoting adherence to best practice standards within the unit.
House manager for the serenity house
Department Of Corrections Medical Facility
Burlington, Vt
06.2003 - 05.2014
- Oversaw patient care and ensured compliance with facility policies.
- Managed daily operations and activities within the medical facility.
- Coordinated schedules and assignments for staff and volunteers.
- Trained new employees on procedures and safety protocols.
- Facilitated communication between medical staff and administrative teams.
- Implemented procedures to maintain a safe environment for patients and staff.
- Reviewed incident reports and addressed any concerns promptly.
- Established standards for cleanliness, hygiene, and orderliness throughout the house.
- Developed systems for efficient management of daily operations in the house.
- Oversaw the intake and discharge processes, which included filling out paperwork, for individuals.
- Created processes for maintaining security protocols within the house premises.
- Scheduled and supervised vendors for maintenance, repair, and cleaning tasks.
Education
Associate of Science - Natural Sciences
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO 09.1985 - 06.2027
Associate Degree in Nursing - Healthcare Management
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT 06.2006 - 06.2009
Colchester High School
Colchester, VTSkills
- Patient care
- Nursing expertise
- Clinical instruction
- Care management
- Care coordination
- Disease management
- Critical care
- Healthcare compliance
- Quality improvement
- Evidence-based practice
- Performance evaluation
- Performance management
- Staff management
- Staff training
- Training and development
- Mentoring and coaching
- Team leadership
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Staff scheduling
- Duty delegation
- Supply management
- Records management
- Problem resolution
- Effective communication
- Verbal communication
- Nursing adjustments
- Clinical training
- Records management
Languages
English
Professional
Affiliations
I enjoy gardening spending time with my grandchildren traveling my pets family is mainly the most important thing and when I spend most of my time and enjoyment with, I also love sports very much
Certification
- I received the daisy award. Athlete of the year four years in a row. Certificates for recognition of my job performance.
Joseph Bouffard
- Joseph Hose, my brother, and he was the one that overall the care when both my parents had cancer I took care of them in the home for several years
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Charge Nurse
Maple Leaf Farm Associates
06.2015 - 09.2018
Associate Degree in Nursing - Healthcare Management
University of Utah
06.2006 - 06.2009
House manager for the serenity house
Department Of Corrections Medical Facility
06.2003 - 05.2014
Associate of Science - Natural Sciences
Colorado State University
09.1985 - 06.2027
Colchester High School