Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
Developed a strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.
Reduced operational costs through comprehensive process improvement initiatives and resource management.
Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse.
MyMichigan Health Center Sault
02.2000 - 02.2003
Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Sault College of Applied Arts and Technology
Sault College Ontario
09.2000 - 06.2003
Collaborated with fellow instructors to devise effective teaching strategies, resulting in increased student satisfaction.
Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current with best practices in nursing education and ensuring high-quality instruction.
Participated in curriculum development initiatives, contributing to the continuous improvement of the nursing program.
Served as a mentor to students, offering guidance on academic and career-related matters.
Coordinated clinical rotations for students, ensuring they gained valuable hands-on experience in various nursing specialties.
Implemented innovative teaching methods such as simulation-based learning, which improved student competency and critical thinking skills.
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Hackley Hospital
04.1997 - 02.2000
Served as a resource for other nurses on the Float Pool, offering guidance on policies, procedures, and best practices.
Mentored new nursing staff, sharing best practices for patient care and fostering a supportive team atmosphere.
Strengthened relationships between nursing teams across various units through regular collaboration on shared float pool initiatives and projects.
Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by providing thorough handoff reports to incoming nurses, ensuring continuity of care.
Education
Master of Science - ACNPC-AG, As An Adult-gerontology Acute Care Nurse
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
02-2024
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse
Sault College of Applied Arts And Technology
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada
05-1995
Certification
Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) Instructor
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Instructor
Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Life Support (PALS) Instructor
Languages
English
Full Professional
Italian
Professional Working
Timeline
Manager of the Intensive Care Unit
MyMichigan Health Care Center Sault
02.2003 - Current
Sault College of Applied Arts and Technology
Sault College Ontario
09.2000 - 06.2003
Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse.
MyMichigan Health Center Sault
02.2000 - 02.2003
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Hackley Hospital
04.1997 - 02.2000
Master of Science - ACNPC-AG, As An Adult-gerontology Acute Care Nurse