BONNIE HOLLEY
Desert Hot Springs
Summary
Compassionate healthcare professional with 35 years of nursing experience, recognized for exceptional productivity and efficient task completion. Proven expertise in patient care management, emergency response, and infection control, leading to optimal patient outcomes. Strong communication and teamwork skills enhance collaborative efforts in diverse healthcare settings. Committed to continuous professional development to further improve patient care practices.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Gap in Employment
Desert Hot Springs
02.2023 - 03.2024
- Provided parents with compassionate ear during moments of high anxiety and offered insight into care being administered.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Provided specialized care to oxygen-dependent infants.
- Executed the administration of medications following doctor's orders while monitoring IV lines.
NICU NURSE MANAGER
Desert Regional Medical Center
Palm Springs
05.2008 - 04.2021
- Supervise 60+ FTEs and travelers
- Manage a 30-bed level lll NICU
- Oversaw implementation of patient management plans
- Structure staffing to meet budget and implement strategies to reduce overtime
- Draft new unit policies
- Provide in-services
- Trained and supervised charge nurses
- Preceptor for new nurses
- Coordinated Quality Improvement Activities (QIAs) to identify performance areas of improvement
- Implement and individualize patient care plans
- Initiate and monitor intravenous therapy, site surveillance, monitor intravenous fluid and outcomes
- Provide necessary health educational training for patients' families
- Oversaw policy changes to promote evidence-based practice
- Developed an education module to facilitate best practice
- Active task force member of the Versant RN residency Program
- Chief Lead debriefing facilitator for the Versant RN residency program
- Active facilitator of the Patient Family Advisory Committee
- Promote LEAN management
- Hospital-based educator
- Oversaw and managed 60+ clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining a high level of staff morale and professionalism
- Self-directed with astute judgment skills
- High level of personal accountability
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation
- Ensured HIPAA compliance
- Provided DHS (Department of Health Services) with corrective action plans
- Coordinated Quality Improvement Activities (QIA's) to identify performance areas for improvement
- Participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Program
- Developed and implemented nursing care plans
- Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses
- Delegated staff nurse duties
- Trained new staff on quality control procedures and evidence-based clinical care
- Performed monthly inventory and maintained office and medical supply counts
- Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to the unit/shift
NICU Staff RN
Desert Regional Medical Center
Palm Springs
04.2000 - 05.2008
- Monitored and managed complex medical needs of premature and high-risk infants in an advanced neonatal facility.
- Coordinated transport schedules ensuring prompt arrival.
- Ensured the safety of newborns during critical moments.
- Supports initiatives for promoting breastfeeding and skin-to-skin connection.
- Directed events and programs celebrating nursing achievements.
- Mentored incoming Registered Nurses.
- Performed IV and oral sedation according to need.
Registered Nurse
Palo Verde Hospital
Blythe
08.1984 - 05.1986
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in current patient care records.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Educated on labor and delivery processes.
- Provided specialized care for post-c-section patients.
- Provided comprehensive well-baby care.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
- Adequately monitored geriatric patient care and ensured effective delivery.
- Oversaw medication administration and IV-line management.
Education
Doctorate - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ01.2019
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ01.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ01.2007
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of the Desert
Palm Desert, CA01.1984
Associate of Arts - Health Science
Palo Verde College
Blythe, CA01.1982
Skills
- Successfully directs staff meetings
- High level of autonomy
- Family-Centered Approach
- Qualified critical care nurse
- Problem resolution capability
- Professional bedside manner
- Experienced in Time Management Strategies
- Budget
- Intensive Care Nurse
- Obstetrics
- Educator
- Inventory
- Intravenous Therapy Administration
- Administer sedation to neonates
- Managing metrics
- Nursing care
- Clinical care
- Quality Patient Support
- Personnel learning goals
- Policy revisions
- Primary care coordinator
- Problem resolution
- Quality care and outcomes
- Quality Improvement
- Quality control
- Quality Assurance
- Staffing
- Telemetry Analysis
- Postoperative Monitoring
Certification
- California RN license, 37638
- National Certification Corporation - Neonatal Intensive Care, 104894152, 12/2026
- Basic Life Support (BLS), 10/2025
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), 10/2025
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS),08/2026
- NIH Stroke Scale Courses A-B
References
- Ms. Veronica Williams, RN, Director of Women and Infant Center, Eisenhower Medical Center, 760-275-7066, Veron55@gmail.com
- Mrs. Lori Wood, RN, Clinical Nurse Educator, Eisenhower Medical Center, 760-409-1402
- Mrs. Gwen Dawson, RN, 760-449-6251
- Mrs. Myesha Peters, RN, NICU manager, 951-732-1119
- Karlie McCabe RN, 909-809-2966
- Stefanie Sonico, RN, Maternity Patient Care Manager, Stanford Medicine Children's Health, 760-880-8056
- Lisa Boden, MD, OB/GYN, 760-610-8643
Professional Organizations
- National Association of Neonatal Nurses, 2009
- Inland Counties Association of Neonatal Nurse, 2009
- Sigma Theta Tau International Omicron Delta Chapter, 2012
Additional Education
- Substance Abuse course #2220, 04/04/24
- Righting a Wrong-Ethics & Professionalism in nursing, 02/08/24
- Substance Abuse and Addiction Nursing CE Course for RNs and LPNs, 02/08/24
- Recognizing Impairment in the Workplace Nursing, 02/02/24
- Upholding the Standard: Professional Accountability in Nursing, 01/18/24
- Childbirth & Postpartum Professional Association (CAPPA) 20 hour Lactation Educator Training, 07/30/21
- Published: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Orientation Strategies to Improve Quality of Patient Care, 04/21/21 (ProQuest)
Affiliations
- Helped to raise children and grandchildren.
- Enhanced life-long learning with on-line courses
- Apply for nurse employment
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Gap in Employment
02.2023 - 03.2024
NICU NURSE MANAGER
Desert Regional Medical Center
05.2008 - 04.2021
NICU Staff RN
Desert Regional Medical Center
04.2000 - 05.2008
Registered Nurse
Palo Verde Hospital
08.1984 - 05.1986
Doctorate - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of the Desert
Associate of Arts - Health Science
Palo Verde College
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