Dynamic Charge Nurse at Levine Children's Hospital with a proven track record in enhancing patient safety and infection control. Expert in staff management and care coordination, I excel in emergency response and fostering team collaboration. Committed to optimizing care quality through innovative problem-solving and effective communication.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse
Levine Children's Hospital Brenner Children's
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
06.2000 - Current
Supervised nursing staff and coordinated patient care activities to enhance service delivery.
Implemented best practices for infection control and patient safety across the unit.
Managed staff schedules, ensuring adequate coverage and efficient shift allocations.
Monitored patient conditions, promptly reporting changes to the medical team.
Evaluated nursing practices, recommending process improvements to optimize care quality.
Provided emergency support during critical care situations, enhancing response effectiveness.
Conducted daily rounds to assess progress towards goals and document care plans.
Coordinated communication between healthcare professionals regarding patient treatment.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Surry Community College
Dobson, NC
05-2000
Skills
Patient safety and infection control
Staff management and supervision
Care coordination and clinical leadership
Emergency response and decision making
Nursing best practices and patient monitoring
Team collaboration and leadership
Communication skills and rapport building
Problem solving and issue resolution
Time management and adaptability
Duty delegation and leading teams
Documenting observations and patient record auditing
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