Registered Nurse with 40 plus years of experience in Med/Surg/Ortho/ Geriatrics and Trauma. Competent and reliable individual with a strong set of core values with a desire to share . my knowledge and experience with others.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Clinical Manager
Mount Carmel Grove City
04.2019 - 03.2020
Assisted in the recruitment process for new nursing staff members, interviewing candidates, and making hiring recommendations based on skills assessment results.
Worked under Nurse Manager to assist with day to day management of the nursing unit.
Collected data for performance improvement and assisted with implementation of new processes.
Registered Nurse Manager
Currently Retired
07.1998 - 04.2019
Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Achieved budget goals with prudent financial management, including cost containment measures and efficient use of resources.
Prioritized and distributed assignments and workload based on individual staff strengths and experience.
Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and best practices by attending conferences, workshops, and continuing education courses relevant to nurse management roles.
Facilitated interdisciplinary collaboration between nursing teams and other healthcare providers to ensure seamless care transitions for patients across various departments.
Contributed to hospital accreditation efforts by adhering to established quality standards, participating in audits, and addressing identified deficiencies in a timely manner.
Ensured regulatory compliance with state and federal laws through meticulous documentation, staff training, and policy implementation.
Implemented innovative recruitment strategies to attract top talent in the nursing field while ensuring a diverse workforce that reflected the communities served by our healthcare facility.
Elevated the quality of patient care through continuous process improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing clinical outcomes while reducing costs.
Promoted a collaborative work environment by fostering strong team communication, resulting in more effective patient care delivery.
Registered Nurse
Mount Carmel West Hospital
10.1985 - 07.1998
Registered Nurse
Bloomington Hospital
08.1981 - 09.1985
Registered Nurse
Columbus Regional Hospital
06.1975 - 08.1981
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capital University
Columbus, OH
05.1993
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN
08.1975
Skills
Clinical Leadership
Assist with development of pre-op class for joint replacement patients
Taught pre-op class for joint replacement patients
Medical Documentation
Quality Improvement
Healthcare regulations
Staff Management
Care Planning
Assisted in development of Orthopedic symposium
Timeline
Registered Nurse Clinical Manager
Mount Carmel Grove City
04.2019 - 03.2020
Registered Nurse Manager
Currently Retired
07.1998 - 04.2019
Registered Nurse
Mount Carmel West Hospital
10.1985 - 07.1998
Registered Nurse
Bloomington Hospital
08.1981 - 09.1985
Registered Nurse
Columbus Regional Hospital
06.1975 - 08.1981
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capital University
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis