Brenda Farina
Abington,PA
Summary
- Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support.
- Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
- Knowledgeable candidate, with good conflict resolution and problem-solving abilities demonstrated across- 12 year career leadership history. Excellent communication and coordination skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Nurse Manager
Lankenau Hospital, Main Line Health System
02.2012 - Current
- Participate in interviewing, hiring and onboarding of new employees. Creating orientation calenders and ensuring new hires are provided with skills needed to be successful.
- Evaluated staff performance regularly, providing constructive feedback and support for professional development opportunities.
- Maintained open lines of communication with patients and families to ensure their needs were met and concerns addressed promptly.
- Mentor staff in ways to reduce hospital-acquired infections, falls, and medication errors for improved patient safety on the unit.
- Resolved conflicts among staff members by employing effective communication techniques and seeking mutually beneficial solutions when issues arose.
- Established and continuously optimized unit schedule and individual work assignments for 60+ staff members.
- Lead staff huddles to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training.
- Participate in hospital-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall patient experience and satisfaction levels.
Staff Nurse
Lankenau Hospital, Main Line Health System
06.2007 - Current
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Staff Nurse
Hahnemann University Hospital
07.2006 - 06.2007
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA06.2014
No Degree - Nursing
Roxborough School of Nursing
Philadelphia, PA05.2006
Skills
- Clinical Leadership
- Staff Coaching and Mentoring
- Patient Advocacy
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Critical Thinking
Accomplishments
Lankenau Clinical Ladder Co-Lead 2017-Current
- Represent LMC on a system level
- Assisted in revitalization of previous format for Clinical Ladder into the current Clinical Achievement Program
- Support applicants and unit representatives to assist them with success in the program
Member of Lankenau Stroke Committee 2013-current
- Core stroke team member
- Assisted with multiple successful stroke surveys since 3SW became a stroke unit
- Educate staff regarding stroke measures and required documentation
Certification
- Progressive Care Certified Nurse, - 2010 to Current
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support 2006-Current
- Basic Life Support- 2004-Current
- Biotherapy and Chemotherapy Certified 2014-Current
Timeline
Assistant Nurse Manager
Lankenau Hospital, Main Line Health System
02.2012 - Current
Staff Nurse
Lankenau Hospital, Main Line Health System
06.2007 - Current
Staff Nurse
Hahnemann University Hospital
07.2006 - 06.2007
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Drexel University
No Degree - Nursing
Roxborough School of Nursing
- Progressive Care Certified Nurse, - 2010 to Current
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support 2006-Current
- Basic Life Support- 2004-Current
- Biotherapy and Chemotherapy Certified 2014-Current
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