Carrie Lewis
Gardner
Summary
Dynamic nursing leader with extensive experience at Children's Mercy Hospital, excelling in nursing management and interdisciplinary collaboration. I bring a strong emphasis on patient care, staff development, and operational efficiency. Skilled at fostering collaborative team environments and adaptable to changing healthcare needs. Known for exceptional communication, problem-solving abilities, and unwavering reliability.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director of Nursing
Children's Mercy Adele Hall Campus
07.2024 - Current
- Assisted nursing staff in daily operations to ensure smooth workflow.
- Coordinated scheduling and administrative duties to optimize department efficiency.
- Participated in Lead Barry Institute training sessions to improve clinical knowledge and skills.
- Engaged in problem-solving activities to address day-to-day operational challenges.
- Managed nursing schedules and budgets, streamlining processes for cost savings while maintaining high-quality patient care.
- Influenced positive change within the organization by championing innovative ideas that will lead to improved staff satisfaction and improve staffing issues, PICU project, owning department metrics.
- Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff. Advocating to implement accurate staffing models
- Process owner of Impact Response
- Working with multiple disciplines to make the opening of the Emergency Department Crisis Center
Charge Nurse, Emergency Department
Children's Mercy Adele Hall Campus
05.2009 - 07.2024
- Delegated and supervised patient care activities in healthcare settings.
- Running the day to day operations of the Emergency Department.
- Managing critical situations and rapid decision making.
- Working with all departments and disciplines throughout the hospital ,EMS and other healthcare systems.
- Supervising staff as well as helping them problem solve and responsible for staff evaluations.
- Working closely with patients and families for optimal patient care and satisfaction.
- Working side by side with management to help run the daily operations of the Department as well as help improve patient outcomes.
Critical Care Registered Nurse-Float Pool
Children's Mercy Adele Hall Campus
08.2005 - 05.2009
- Adapted quickly to various hospital settings demonstrating strong clinical judgement and communication skills.
- Worked with a variety of patients in the PICU, NICU and ED.
- Mastered time management and prioritization skills.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rockhurst University
Kansas City, MO05-1999
Skills
- Nursing management
- Capital budget management
- Clinical leadership
- Staff evaluation
- Professional development
- Recruiting and hiring
- Budget planning
- Process improvement
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
Timeline
Assistant Director of Nursing
Children's Mercy Adele Hall Campus
07.2024 - Current
Charge Nurse, Emergency Department
Children's Mercy Adele Hall Campus
05.2009 - 07.2024
Critical Care Registered Nurse-Float Pool
Children's Mercy Adele Hall Campus
08.2005 - 05.2009
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rockhurst University
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